Anna Cathcart Talks XO Kitty, Min Ho Relationship, "To All The Boys" Callbacks Canada & Season 4
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Anna Cathcart opens up candidly about her journey from child actor to global star, reflecting on her iconic role as Kitty in the Netflix series XO Kitty. She shares how the character, born from the To All The Boys franchise, unexpectedly evolved into a standalone hit, giving her a career-defining platform at just 13. Cathcart discusses the emotional weight of playing a character for over a decade, the challenges of growing up in the public eye, and the pressure of appearance in Hollywood—especially as someone who looks younger than her age. She reveals her deep connection to Kitty’s chaotic, heartfelt personality, while also emphasizing how much she’s grown beyond the role, with dreams of doing indie films, musicals, and even training with Lin-Manuel Miranda. Despite the industry’s unpredictability, she finds strength in embracing the unknown and staying true to herself. Cathcart also reflects on the power of representation, particularly her personal journey with glasses, and how her sociology studies have helped her understand fame, identity, and societal norms. The conversation ends on a heartfelt note about the cultural impact of XO Kitty and the responsibility she feels to be a positive influence.
Your appearance in the industry is often beyond your control, but your response to it is not.
Growing up on set at 12 gave Anna a unique foundation that adult actors can’t replicate.
The hardest part of acting isn’t the craft—it’s the emotional toll of being judged for how you look.
You don’t own your character—your character owns you, and its fate is never in your hands.
Representation matters deeply: Anna’s journey with glasses reflects a larger cultural need for authentic, non-stereotypical portrayals.
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Welcome to the Show: Anna Cathcart’s Journey Begins
“I was like, I've never even seen a script before. I've never even had lines in those commercials.”
From Child Star to Leading Lady: The Shift in Identity
“This is my A plot. This is my life now. Like this is my main thing.”
The Weight of Appearance and the Industry’s Expectations
“I look very young for my age. I think even at the start, like in season one, I looked a lot younger than like some people were hoping I would be.”
Kitty’s Evolution: Relearning a Character After Years
Anna reflects on how Kitty changed from the middle school version in the To All The Boys movies to the complex, grown-up woman in XO Kitty. She shares the emotional difficulty of letting go of her original image of the character and relearning her.
The Power of Representation: Glasses, Identity, and Legacy
“I looked for girls with glasses and they didn't exist unless they were nerds who nobody liked.”
“It's not up to me. I could have to say goodbye to Kitty tomorrow if we get told we don't get a season four.”
“I looked for girls with glasses and they didn't exist unless they were nerds who nobody liked.”
“You don't own your character—your character owns you, and its fate is never in your hands.”
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