Caitriona Balfe (born 4 October 1979) is an Irish actress and model, best known for her role as Claire Fraser in the Starz drama series Outlander. She has won two People's Choice Awards, two Saturn Awards, and received two Golden Globe nominations for Best Actress in a Television Series – Drama.
In 1999, while studying Theatre at the DIT Conservatory of Music and Drama, Balfe worked as a fashion model in Paris. Over ten years, she modeled for brands including Dolce & Gabbana, Roberto Cavalli, Max Mara, Bottega Veneta, H&M, Victoria's Secret, and Oscar de la Renta before focusing on acting. She has appeared in films such as Super 8, Now You See Me, Escape Plan, and Money Monster, and had leading roles in The Beauty Inside, Crush, and H+: The Digital Series.
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