Vicky Krieps' Hollywood Detente: A Study in Self Preservation Vicky Krieps is often portrayed as a rebel who rejected the spotlight after her breakout performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's Phantom Thread.
However, this narrative overlooks the fact that she didn't turn her back on Hollywood; instead, she exercised a savvy instinct to protect herself from its crushing expectations.
Following the success of Phantom Thread, Krieps found herself thrust into the awards circuit, rubbing shoulders with industry heavyweights and navigating the treacherous waters of fame.