Who is Caroline Arapoglou?

Caroline Arapoglou ( nee Fredlund) is an actress, perhaps best recognized as Rose in the Netflix series “Outer Banks”. She also had notable roles in the third season of “Stranger Things” and the series “The Resident”. Caroline was born under the Zodiac sign Capricorn on 15 January 1991, in Williamsville, Illinois, USA. As of 2022, she is 31 years old and holds American nationality. She currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia.

Early life and Family

Not much information is known about her parents, any siblings, and background. However, in an interview, she talked about her upbringing saying: ‘I grew up in the Midwest. I was really lucky to grow up around a ton of family. I had my whole extended family around me when I was growing up. I always had cousins around me, aunts and uncles. It was a creative environment.’

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Caroline also mentioned that she and her family had often put on plays and shows as a form of family entertainment, which ultimately played a part in her future career choice, as it encouraged her creativity, self-expression and instilled a love for performing. At a young age, she developed an interest in dance, and later took ballet classes.

During her freshman year of high school, she relocated to Georgia after her father landed a job in Atlanta. After matriculating from high school, she enrolled at the Kennesaw State University to study dance, more precisely modern dance and ballet.

Career

Before launching an acting career, Caroline performed in Springfield Ballet Company’s productions of “The Nutcracker” for five seasons. She was also involved in a professional theater in Atlanta, where she honed her craft and obtained the necessary skill set for pursuing an acting career.

Caroline made her debut in 2016, portraying a waitress in an episode of the comedy /crime series “Atlanta”, created by Donald Glover. She was so excited to land this role, as it was very popular and well-respected, and in her opinion, it paved the path for other and bigger roles. During the same year, she landed a small part in the crime /mystery series “Good Behavior”. In 2017, she continued building her career playing minor characters in shows and movies, such as in “Hot Summer Nights”, “Sleepy Hollow”, and “Lore”.

The following year, she portrayed Audra in the short fantasy/horror movie “Entry Point”, alongside Tonya Cornelisse and Rhonda Griffis. She also scooped the recurring role as Noni Turner in the medical drama series “The Resident”, appearing in four episodes. After her one-episode appearance in the series “The Walking Dead”, she played Barbara Lakeview in the TV movie “Love Takes Flight”, sharing the screen with her husband, Nick Arapoglou.

During the same year, she was cast as a mom/ Winnie Kline in the hit supernatural/drama series “Stranger Things”, appearing in four episodes.  In an interview, she talked about her favorite moments, starring in the popular show, disclosing: ‘It was the first time I saw the hair and make-up transformation. It was this complete transformation, that’s the only show I’ve done really where I couldn’t see myself in the character. I’ll never forget looking in the mirror and feeling like, “Oh, I don’t even see myself.’

In 2020 she shared the stage with Selma Hayek, Tiffany Haddish, and Rose Byrne, portraying Brook in the comedy movie “Like a Boss”, directed by Miguel Arteta. The film turned out to be a huge box office bomb, as it earned $29 million against a $30 million budget with over $100 million spent on marketing and promotion.

Besides being a commercial flop, the movie received a hail of criticism and negative reviews aimed at the poor delivery and lack of quality comedy. Currently, she is signed to Abrams Artists Agency.

 “Outer Banks” and other roles

During the same year, she was cast as the recurring character Rose, in the action-adventure series “Outer Banks”, which follows a group of teenagers who initially want to investigate a missing person’s case,butd accidentally stumble upon a map that leads to a treasure.

Talking with the media outlet Flaunt, she described how she landed the role: ‘I was sent the self-tape from my agency, and I auditioned. I remember I did not love my first audition. I remember being really frustrated because sometimes you just don’t have it. I didn’t love it, but I sent it off and somehow got a callback.’

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Caroline also revealed an interesting moment of her audition, saying that she hadn’t known the show that well, and had only done a couple of scenes with the character Rafe, played by Drew Starkey, who is one of the main characters, during which she was calling him “Raf” instead of Rafe. Now it’s a funny memory, and they often call him Raf on set just to make people laugh.

The show premiered in April 2020, receiving generally favorable reviews, and it was quickly renewed for a second season which landed on the platform in June 2021. It was renewed for a third season in December 2021, which is expected to premiere during 2022.

In 2021, Caroline starred in the comedy/movie “Dr. Bird’s Advice for Sad Poets”, alongside Lisa Edelstein and David Arquette.

Personal Life

While her dating history remains a mystery, since 2015 she’s been married to the actor Nick Arapoglou.

Reportedly, they first crossed paths in November 2012, and spent Christmas together which Nick described as a magical moment. Soon after, they began dating, and the following year the couple happily shared the news of their engagement. They walked down the aisle on 19 April 2015, and spent their honeymoon in Santorini, Greece.

What is her net worth?

As of 2021, her estimated net worth is over $1 million, which she’s earned through her acting career. On the other hand, her husband’s wealth is around $2 million.

Physical stats and Hobbies

Caroline is 5ft 7ins tall (170cm), weighs around 130lbs (59kgs), with vital statistics 35-29-35. Her hair is blonde, further adorned with brown eyes.

Her favorite shows include “The White Lotus” and “Friends from College”.

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She likes to spend her free time with her pets and family; she’s an avid animal lover, and has a dog and a cat.

One of her hobbies includes cooking, which she perfected during quarantines. As of late, she is on a bit of a healthier kick, Caroline revealed: ‘I’m trying to find exciting ways to cook vegetables. My favorite thing to make is, I call it, fake fried rice. It’s cauliflower rice cooked in sesame oil, and the sesame oil is what makes it taste like fried rice. You throw in a bunch of cruciferous vegetables, eggs, some bacon.’

Caroline is an advocate of the abortion rights movement, and believes that abortion is healthcare and every woman should have access to it, as well as the right to reproductive freedom.

Her Fashion Sense

Caroline has a very interesting sense of fashion, which relies on comfort, minimal make-up, and accessories; she likes to combine sweatshirts and jewelry for a little bit of an edge.

Her style in real life is much more casual and simple than Rose’s style on the “Outer Banks”. Caroline’s wardrobe mostly consists of basic pieces that can be dressed up with a colorful bag or a unique necklace or earrings. Despite her gravitating toward comfy apparel, sometimes she has to sacrifice her comfort for certain red carpet looks.

Is she active on social media?

It appears that Caroline is only active on Instagram, on which she has nearly 300,000 followers.

More About Caroline

Growing up, she had several idols and actors who inspired her to take up acting.

In her interview with Flaunt, she revealed how she had always followed Regina King’s career path, and watched her grow from minor roles in romcoms to winning an Academy Award, saying: “She was always so honest. Watching people find their moments, even when it’s not so big, then grow it and build it into something bigger for sure. I love women that have given themselves agency in their careers by producing and directing, those are the people I look up to.’

Briefly About Nick Arapoglou

Nick is very private, and despite having a public career, doesn’t like sharing information about his family, background, and interests. However, regarding his professional life, he launched his acting career in 2009 with a minor role in the short movie “Married Guy”. Throughout his career, he’s mainly had one-episode appearances in a variety of TV shows such as “The Resident”, “The Vampire Diaries”, and “The Walking Dead”.

Nick’s also had roles in popular movies such as “Accountant”, “Freaky”, and “The Other Side”. In 2022, he’s set to portray the recurring character Jason Monroe, in the upcoming series “Florida Man”, sharing the stage with Anthony LaPaglia, Edgar Ramirez and Clark Greg.

Who is Lyle Trachtenberg?

Lyle Trachtenberg is a former actor and an International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees ATSE (IATSE) union organizer, but perhaps best recognized as the ex-husband of the popular actress Whoopi Goldberg. He was born under the Zodiac sign Capricorn on 1 January 1956, in Los Angeles, California, USA. As of 2021, he’s 65 years old, holds American nationality, and lives with his family, still in Los Angeles.

Early life and Family

He was born an only child to a father who was a theater actor, and a mother who was an English teacher. From a young age, his father instilled in him a love for acting and theater, and during his formative years, he expressed an interest in participating in performance activities. He was also very involved in sports, as he played football and soccer, and while attending high school, he became a member of the drama club.

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After matriculating, he attended the University of California in L.A., from which he graduated in 1980.

Career in the IATSE

After graduating, Lyle became a member of the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, a Canadian-American labor union. He built his profile over time, attracting attention and becoming one of the major and most active organizers. However, his diligence and dedication to the job also came at a cost. Namely, in 1995 he made headlines for his infamous dispute with the indie filmmaker Allison Anders, who had re-hired several non-union cast members for the drama/film “Grace of My Heart” in an attempt to lower the costs. The movie had a $5 million budget with production credits attributed to Ruth Charny and Dan Hassid.

Reportedly, Lyle wanted to discuss the issue with Allison, and arrived at the set during the lunch break. However, he was denied entry, which prompted him to stand outside and start listing the benefits of becoming a member of the IATSE. By the time they finished eating, 25 members had joined the association, and there were some rumors of a potential makeshift strike. Cornered, Allison had to come to a new agreement with the union, and after the settlement was reached, the crew continued filming.

This was not his last run-in while working for the IATSE; in 1996 the producer Lawrence Bender shared his experience working with Lyle, disclosing that he found himself in hot water after the union stopped the production of the film “White Man’s Burden” mid-filming, which resulted in huge monetary losses.

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Reportedly, Lawrence gave an interview to the L.A. Times in which he talked about the downsides of working with the union. Trying to lessen the damage, Lyle advised Lawrence to give up on his fees in order to keep the budget of the movie under $3 million, so that the union stipulation would be disregarded. Lawrence claimed that this was an attempt to pull the wool over his eyes rather than deal with the regulations within the IATSE.

Acting Career

Even though he devoted most of his life to the union and protecting the legal frame of the acting profession, he never found much success as an actor. His one and only acting credit is for the 1998 comedy film “Beach Movie”, in which he portrayed a Husky Guy. Besides this role, he has received special thanks for several other movies and TV shows, including “The Most Hated Women in America”, “Hello My Name is Doris”, and “Transylmania”.

His marriage to Whoopi Goldberg

Lyle and Whoopi met in 1992 while he was actively engaged in the union, and Whoopi was steadily building her acting career. After dating for nine-month, the then-couple tied the knot on 1 October 1994, in a private ceremony with their closest friends and family members. However, the marriage didn’t last, and they filed for divorce in the following year. Reportedly, some rumors indicated that Lyle’s involvement with the IATSE union brought additional pressure into their marriage, which was on the rocks from the beginning.

In her interview with Piers Morgan, Whoopi, who was married twice before Lyle, talked about her failed relationship and marriages, and revealed: ‘I suppose you have to be in love with the person you marry. You have to be committed to them. I don’t have that commitment. I’m committed to my family. No, I wasn’t in love with my husbands. It’s the truth.’

She also disclosed the reason why she easily entered into marriages, saying: ‘I wanted to feel normal and it seemed to me if I was married I’d have a much more normal life. That’s not a good reason to get married. You have to actually want a life with someone through ups and downs, and I discovered that wasn’t for me.’

Did Lyle Marry after his divorce to Whoopi?

Later, Lyle found love when he began dating the actress Adrianna Belan, who gained popularity for her roles in the film “Alpha Dog”, “Room 6”, and “Mostly Ghostly”. They subsequently married – details unknown – and have welcomed two daughters together, whom they named Gabriella and Natasha.

What is his net worth?

As of 2021, his estimated net worth is around $1 million, which he’s earned through his career. On the other hand, Whoopi’s wealth is estimated at over $45 million.

Physical stats and Hobbies

Lyle is 5ft 6in tall (168cm) and weighs around 140lbs (63kgs). His hair is brown, and his eyes are brown as well. In his free time, he likes to play tennis, golf, and table tennis.

Lyle likes traveling too, and has visited most of the US states and Europe, as his work’s taken him to numerous and exotic places such as Thessaloniki in Greece and Dubrovnik in Croatia.

As his favorite actors, he cites Bruce Willis, Vin Diesel and Angelina Jolie, while his favorite movies include “Pulp Fiction, “Pitch Black”, and “Mr. and Mrs. Smith”

Is he active on social media?

It appears that he‘s not a fan of social media.

Briefly about Whoopi Goldberg

Cary Elaine Johnson, professionally known as Whoopi Goldberg, is a writer, activist and actress.

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Before launching her acting career, she had various jobs, including waiting tables and brick layering, among others. Whoopi then became a member of an avant-garde troupe and started giving comedy and acting classes. Soon after, she appeared in a number of theater productions, testing the waters as an actress and comedian.

Her breakthrough role came in 1985, when she starred in the coming of age period drama film “The Color Purple”, which proved to be a huge commercial and critical success, as it received nominations for 11 Academy Awards. Whoopi’s performance did not go unnoticed, and she was nominated for her first Golden Globe Award for Best Actress. After this role, Whoopi was one of the busiest actresses in the entertainment industry, filming over seven movies.

Two years later, she starred in the comedy thriller movie “Fatal Beauty”, and her performance garnered the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actress. Her other notable performances include in the movies “Burglar”, “The Telephone”, and “Clara’s Heart”.

In 1990 she was cast to play a psychic in the romantic fantasy film “Ghost”, starring Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore. Her brilliant performance was rewarded with six awards, including an Academy Award and her second Golden Globe Award. She continued building her profile and scooping awards, starring in movies such as the comedy film “Sister Act” and the romantic comedy movie “How Stella Got Her Groove Back”. Later, she launched her talk show entitled “The Whoopi Goldberg Show”.

In the following period, she had several notable performances with active engagement in the theater. Interestingly, she is one of the few entertainers in the world to have won an Emmy Award, a Grammy Award, an Oscar and a Tony Award. Whoopi is still active, most recently appearing in the competition series “RuPaul’s Drag Race”, and the mini-series “The Stand”.

Besides her prolific career as an actress, comedian and host, she’s also an avid fighter for human rights, equality and the LGBT community. During her long career, she’s participated in numerous campaigns, which aim to bring straight people closer to the members of the LBGT community.