‘Stranger Things 5’ Star Cara Buono on Karen’s Big Action Scene and Her Private Backstory for the Character: ‘She’s a Functioning Alcoholic!’

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Cara Buono discusses her 'Stranger Things 5' character Karen Wheeler's intense Demogorgon fight, maternal ferocity, personal backstory as a functioning alcoholic, and emotional final filming day. (152 characters)

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Cara Buono, star of 'Stranger Things,' shares insights on Karen Wheeler's major action sequence against a Demogorgon. She highlights the character's shift to "mom ferocity" in protecting her family. The piece covers Buono's private interpretation of Karen and reflections from her last day on set.

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Variety Variety — 2025-11-28

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