There is absolutely nobody like Moira Rose. She is the drama queen of the century with her eccentric wardrobe and personality. Everything she does is with a little bit of flare. Moira, portrayed by Catherine O’Hara, is a unique character that truly cannot be compared to anyone.
Prior to the start of Schitt’s Creek Moira was a soap actress, who rose to fame as Vivien Blake on Sunrise Bay. Following the end of her time on the daytime drama, Moira seemed to lose relevancy, becoming known only for her days at the soap.
But many years later when Moira takes up acting again, fans of the cult classic horror franchise she joins, The Crows Have Eyes 3, bring her back into the limelight a bit. Check out the strange trailer below:
But while nobody could ever really be Moira Rose other than Catherine O’Hara, her career trajectory might seem a bit familiar, as many Hollywood stars have followed similar paths. One Reddit user questioned which real-life celebrity is most similar to Moira Rose in terms of how their own careers have played out and the answers were interesting.
Which celebrity is most like Moira Rose? Reddit fans weigh in
Jennifer Coolidge
One user responded to the question with the simple answer of “Jennifer Coolidge.” While Coolidge has been a star since the early 1990s, it wasn’t until much later in life that she was receiving critical acclaim. Over the years, she starred in Legally Blonde (2001), A Cinderella Story (2004) and the series 2 Broke Girls (2011-2017). But when the actress joined the cast of The White Lotus in 2021, she truly skyrocketed in popularity.
Not only is she receiving more awards and nominations than ever before, but Coolidge has gained millions of fans worldwide and even made the TIME 100 list. Coolidge discussed her late career success, saying in an interview, “I just find it baffling, absolutely baffling, that this is happening. But guess what? I really like it…I thought maybe I wasn’t good or something. But I wasn’t bad.”
Demi Moore
Another user suggested that Moira Rose is most like Demi Moore. Moore rose to fame in the 1980s while starring on the soap opera, General Hospital, as Jackie/Laura Templeton. She then appeared in major blockbusters like St. Elmo’s Fire (1985), About Last Night (1986) and Ghost (1990). Although Moore never faded out or officially left acting, she did take a hiatus to raise her children. Now, the star is in the headlines again after starring in her film, The Substance (2024).
Pamela Anderson and more
Some of the other Reddit responses included Pamela Anderson, Winona Ryder, Natasha Lyonne, Joan Van Ark, Jamie Lee Curtis and Jean Smart among others. Although not every answer makes the most sense, some of these stars have followed paths similar to Moira.
Jamie Lee Curtis, for example, first gained major popularity after portraying Laurie Strode in the Halloween franchise, which began in 1978. Although she maintained a successful career, it was the cult followers of that franchise that brought her back big time in 2018 with the new set of films.
Which celebrity is ‘Schitt’s Creek’ character Moira Rose most similar to?
Why Moira Rose is such a memorable character
Not only is Moira Rose a one-of-a-kind character, but it will be very difficult to replicate that sort of talent in any future roles. Moira was beloved and best known for her fabulous (interesting) style, over-dramatic personality and hilarious lines that can never be forgotten.
