Entertainment|April 5, 2026

Perspective: Monica Barbaro: ‘Yesterday I went home thinking I’m a terrible actor and they’re finding out’

Executive context: The California star discusses her struggles with impostor syndrome ahead of her stage debut.

Editorial Staff·1 min read

Summary

Oscar nomination for her role in A Complete Unknown
Preparing for stage debut in Les Liaisons Dangereuses
Impostor syndrome remains a significant challenge

Key Facts

Fact	Value
Actor	Monica Barbaro
Oscar Nomination	Yes
Upcoming Role	Les Liaisons Dangereuses

Sources

Guardian Culture: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2026/apr/05/monica-barbaro-liaisons-dangereuses-national-theatre-complete-unknown-joan-baez-interview