Gilpin, 38, stars as Lina, a weary Indiana housewife whose intimate struggles are explored alongside those of two other women, played by DeWanda Wise and newcomer Gabrielle Creevy. Shailene Woodley leads the cast as a writer uncovering the women’s deepest secrets through raw, revealing interviews. The series, filled with gritty drama and candid sex scenes, is based on Lisa Taddeo’s 2019 best-seller, which captures unspoken truths about female desire.
Reflecting on her role, Gilpin noted how Three Women broke the mold of typical portrayals of sexuality on screen. “I used to think my purpose in sex scenes was to trick the world into thinking I was a 12,” she admitted. “This time, it wasn’t about fantasy. It was about showing a life-changing experience.”
When Gilpin first read Taddeo’s book, she identified with the confident Sloan but was pegged as Lina by her friends. Determined to play the part, she sent an audition tape and a heartfelt letter to the producers, channeling Lina’s quiet desperation. “My pulsing, desperate need to play this part was very Lina-like,” she joked.
Despite delays—Showtime dropped the show before Starz picked it up—Gilpin’s life has been eventful. She published a book, starred in Mrs. Davis, and welcomed her second daughter. These experiences have prompted her to rethink her career choices. “I want to be more intentional about the kinds of things I’m in,” she said, though she added with a laugh, “But then cut to me in some superhero movie, playing the ghost of the great-aunt of Wolverine.”
For Gilpin, Three Women marks a turning point, not just in her career but in how she views her role as an artist.
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