Keri Lynn Russell (born March 23, 1976) is an American actress. She played the title role in the drama series Felicity (1998–2002), which won her a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Drama, and later portrayed Elizabeth Jennings in the spy thriller series The Americans (2013–2018); which earned her nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series and two Golden Globe Awards. For playing the title role in the political drama series The Diplomat (2023–present), she received two Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Award nominations. She has also received a record seven nominations for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series.