Holly Hunter: A Star in Many Worlds

Holly Hunter is an actress who has played many different roles. She has won big awards like an Oscar and two Emmys. She thinks her career is like winning the lottery. You never know what role you will get.

A New Adventure in Star Trek

Hunter is now in a new Star Trek show. It is called "Star Trek: Starfleet Academy." She plays a very old captain named Nahla Ake. This is a big change for her. She has not done many science fiction roles before.

A Versatile Career

Her career is full of surprises. She has played many different kinds of people:

• A cop in "Raising Arizona"
• A superhero in "The Incredibles"
• A mute pianist in "The Piano"

This shows she can do many things.

Acting Philosophy

Hunter says acting is about showing up and doing your best. She does not plan her career. She just takes what comes her way. This makes her career very interesting.

A Big Deal in Star Trek

The new Star Trek show is a big deal. It is the 12th TV show in the franchise. Hunter is the main character. This is a big change for her. She is not usually in science fiction shows.