Caitríona Mary Balfe is an Irish actress, producer, director and former model. She began her career as a fashion model in Paris at age 18, working with fashion houses such as Chanel and Louis Vuitton, before transitioning to acting a decade later. Balfe gained early recognition with roles in The Beauty Inside (2012) and H+: The Digital Series (2012–2013), along with appearances in films like Super 8 (2011), Now You See Me (2013), and Escape Plan (2013). Her breakthrough came with her portrayal of Claire Fraser in the Starz historical drama Outlander (2014–present), a role that has earned four Golden Globe Award nominations.