NCIS has been a successful procedural on CBS for years, prompting the creation of a spin-off, NCIS: Los Angeles, which also gained popularity.
Starring Chris O’Donnell and LL Cool J, with Oscar-winning actor Linda Hunt in the role of team manager Henrietta “Hetty” Lange. However, when the show came back for Season 10, fans were disappointed not to see Hunt with the rest of the cast. Unfortunately, Linda Hunt was involved in a car accident and will not be able to return immediately.
The good news is that this situation is temporary and Hetty will be back. When the initial spin-off of CBS’ highly popular NCIS premiered in the autumn of 2009, a large number of fans of the main series watched the new show, anticipating — and getting — the special mix of elements that made the original so successful. NCIS: Los Angeles is filled with procedural drama, military intrigue, action-packed sequences, and satisfying victories of the heroes over the villains. Well-known figures like L.L.
Cool J and Chris O’Donnell were part of the main cast, but it didn’t take long to realize that the standout character of NCIS: Los Angeles was Supervisory Special Agent Henrietta “Hetty” Lange, the enigmatic team leader of the NCIS crew. Portrayed by the seasoned character actress Linda Hunt, Hetty’s character has a rich and intense backstory involving her time as a Cold War operative.
Even though she is featured in over 200 episodes, not much information is available about this mysterious character. However, we can explore the fascinating background of the talented actor who portrays her. Before becoming Hetty, people doubted her abilities It’s a common theme for young actors to face resistance from their parents. Parents, often worried, struggle to support their child in pursuing a risky career.
Linda Hunt shared with the Daily Beast that her parents, an oil executive and a piano teacher, supported her dreams wholeheartedly, although her father suggested pursuing a teaching degree. Hunt disregarded her father’s advice, feeling self-assured in her skills and not considering a backup plan. While studying at the renowned Goodman School of Drama in Chicago, Hunt faced skeptics who doubted her potential to become a star. As per the Daily Mail, Hunt pursued directing despite her passion for performing. People at the Goodman School were surprised when she expressed interest in acting. Upon relocating to New York,
Hunt mentioned that she disregarded the reasoning of others. “If breaking into acting is tough, imagine the challenges for a woman trying to become a director,” she joked. “I stayed true to my beliefs.” Hunt demonstrated her talent on a global stage and in front of her parents when she received the best supporting actress award at the 1984 Academy Awards for The Year of Living Dangerously. “My father felt a great sense of relief when I received that award,” Hunt mentioned. “He was all, ‘You know what? She seems to be correct. She will be fine.
