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- Alexandra plays adult Esther.
- The actress made her Broadway debut in Spring Awakening.
- Alexandra is married.
The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel season 5 begins in 1981 with a scene between the adult Esther and her therapist. This older version of Esther is played by Alexandra Socha. Alexandra embodies the daughter of Midge and Joel Maisel perfectly.
So, who is Alexandra Socha? She’s got a history with Broadway and much more. HollywoodLife has rounded up 5 key things to know about Alexandra.
1. Alexandra plays the adult version of Esther.
The Prime Video series jumps to 1981 at the beginning of season 5 when Esther Maisel is working on her Ph.D. She’s in a session with her therapist. Esther working on trying to finish her thoughts and some unresolved issues with her mother. Through the brief scene, we find out that NASA wants her to move to Florida, and the only person she’s ever been able to talk to is her grandfather.
Esther was born in 1958, so this would make Alexandra’s version 23 years old. In previous seasons, the role of Esther was played by younger actors.
2. Alexandra has appeared on Broadway.
In 2008, Alexandra made her Broadway debut in Spring Awakening. She was a Wendla replacement. She’s also appeared in stage productions of Brighton Beach Memoirs, Death Takes a Holiday, and Head Over Heels.
3. Alexandra is married.
Alexandra is married to actor Etai Benson. In October 2020, Alexandra announced on Instagram that she and Etai had gotten married “a few weeks back.”
4. Alexandra starred in the series Red Oaks.
The actress played the role of Skye in the Prime Video series. She’s also had roles in Damages, Royal Pains, and For Life. Prior to The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, Alexandra appeared in an episode of Evil in 2021.
5. Alexandra is on Instagram.
Alexandra is on Instagram under the handle @alexandrasocha. Her Instagram bio reads, “Living Theatrically in Normal Life.”
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