After starring as a child in the acclaimed movie “The Stepford Wives” (1975), Mary Stuart Masterson put a pause on her acting career in order to finish her education. She returned to mainstream movies with incredible performances in movies such as “Gardens of Stone” (1987), “Immediate Family” (1989), “Fried Green Tomatoes” (1991), and “Benny & Joon” (1993). She starred in a series of different television shows, such as “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” (2004–2007), “NCIS” (2017–2019), and “For Life” (2020). Furthermore, she made her feature directorial debut with “The Cake Eaters” (2007), an independent drama starring Kristen Stewart. Her later career has seen her take roles in movies such as “Skin” (2018), “Five Nights at Freddy’s” (2023), and “The Senior” (2025).