Megan Follows

Megan Follows stepped into the puffed sleeves of Lucy Maud Montgomery's beloved heroine in 1985 and, in doing so, permanently etched herself into the cultural memory of millions. Her Anne Shirley was not merely acted but embodied—a whirlwind of passion, intelligence, and raw vulnerability that captured the character's spirit perfectly. While that role could have typecast her, Follows built a durable career navigating between stage, television, and film, often drawn to complex, strong-willed women. Decades later, she demonstrated her range by commanding the screen as the cunning and formidable Catherine de' Medici in the historical drama Reign, proving her ability to evolve from a cherished literary icon to a ruthless political matriarch. Her work as a director, particularly in television, further showcases her deep understanding of narrative and performance from both sides of the camera.