If you are a fan of Yellowstone, you might have noticed a new character in season four who looks very familiar. Caroline Warner, the ruthless CEO of Market Equities, is played by Jacki Weaver, an Australian actress who has been nominated for two Oscars. However, some viewers have mistaken her for another famous actress, Sally Struthers, who is best known for her role as Gloria Stivic on All in the Family. So, are they related? And what are their careers like? Here is everything you need to know about the two lookalikes.
Jacki Weaver: A Star Down Under
Jacki Weaver was born in Sydney, Australia on May 25, 1947. She started her acting career in the 1960s, appearing in several stage productions and Australian films and TV shows. She became a household name in Australia after starring in popular comedies like Stork, Alvin Purple, and Caddie. She also won several awards for her work in theater, including two Helpmann Awards and a Sydney Theatre Award.
Weaver gained international recognition in 2010, when she played Janine “Smurf” Cody, the manipulative matriarch of a crime family in the film Animal Kingdom. Her performance earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress, as well as a Golden Globe and a BAFTA nomination. She was nominated again in 2012 for playing Dolores Solitano, the mother of Bradley Cooper’s character in Silver Linings Playbook.
Since then, Weaver has appeared in many Hollywood films and TV shows, such as The Five-Year Engagement, Bird Box, The Grudge, Widows, The Disaster Artist, and Blunt Talk. She also starred in the Showtime miniseries Patrick Melrose and the Netflix comedy Grace and Frankie. In 2021, she joined the cast of Yellowstone as Caroline Warner, a powerful and ruthless businesswoman who wants to take over the Dutton ranch.
Sally Struthers: A TV Icon
Sally Struthers was born in Portland, Oregon on July 28, 1947. She started her acting career in the late 1960s, appearing in several Broadway shows and films like The Getaway and Five Easy Pieces. However, she became a TV icon in 1971, when she landed the role of Gloria Stivic, the daughter of Archie and Edith Bunker on All in the Family. Her performance earned her two Emmy Awards and four Golden Globe nominations.
Struthers also starred in her own spin-off show, Gloria, which aired for one season in 1982. She also voiced several animated characters on shows like TaleSpin, Tiny ToonAdventures, and The Wild Thornberrys. She is also known for her humanitarian work with Save the Children, an organization that helps children in need around the world.
Struthers continued to act on TV and film throughout the years, appearing in shows like Gilmore Girls, Still Standing, American Dad!, and The Odd Couple. She also starred in many stage productions across the country, such as Annie, Grease, Hello Dolly!, and Mame. Her most recent TV appearance was in the Netflix revival of Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.
Are They Related?
Despite their striking resemblance and similar age (they are both 75), Jacki Weaver and Sally Struthers are not related. They are two different actresses who happen to look alike. They have never worked together or met each other (as far as we know). They also have different backgrounds and accents (Weaver is Australian and Struthers is American).
However, they do share some similarities besides their appearance. They are both talented and versatile actresses who have been working for over five decades. They have both been nominated for prestigious awards and have played memorable characters on TV and film. They are also both active on social media and have loyal fans who admire their work.
According to Decider, Struthers’ name shot up on Google search charts because some viewers confused her with Weaver when she made her debut on Yellowstone last season. However, Horsey Hooves confirmed that Weaver is back for another season on Yellowstone, meaning fans will see even more of her as Caroline Warner.
So next time you watch Yellowstone or any other show or movie featuring Jacki Weaver or Sally Struthers, remember that they are not related but they are both amazing actresses who deserve recognition for their own careers.
