Fiona dourif's hair turned pink for her new role, reflecting her career's wild turn

Fiona Dourif's hair turned a neon pink shade recently, but it's not her usual bold style - it's a color correction gone awry for her new horror movie role.

Dourif's journey from rebellious kid to hollywood star

At 44, Fiona Dourif has already had a wild ride in Hollywood, from bartending in foreign lands to starring in hit shows like The Pitt. As she heads to Ireland to film a new project, she reflects on her unconventional path to stardom.

Growing up, Dourif was a rebellious kid who barely scraped by in school. But she found her calling in acting, scrubbing floors in bars to make ends meet. Her dad, actor Brad Dourif, had always instilled in her a fear of not having enough money.

After a stint in juvenile hall, Dourif's mom sent her to live abroad, where she bartended and saved up to return to college. It was a turning point that led her to pursue acting full-time.

As her career took off with The Pitt, Dourif found herself playing characters who had experienced trauma and hardship, resonating with her own life story. Her role as Dr. Cassie McKay, a resilient and compassionate doctor, has been a highlight.

Now, with a new film project and her hair temporarily pink, Dourif is embracing the unpredictability of her job.