Sarah Rafferty’sInstagrambio cheekily identifies her as “that redhead on ‘Suits.'”
The star has been in TV shows since the ’90s and began acting in theater before that.
She grew up with artistic parents
Sarah Rafferty was the youngest of four sisters.
It’s likely her parents opened up her mind to the arts and self-expression at a young age.
Though neither of her parents are actors, they both have an appreciation for the arts.
Her mother was a chair for the English department at a girls’ prep school.
Her father worked in the financial sector but also has a love for oil painting.
By all appearances, the actor grew up with a loving and supportive family she remains close to today.
She often posts Instagram tributes to her family members for birthdays and other special events.
She put up a similarly heartfeltpost for Father’s Day.
Giving advice to young actors, her most significant point was to stick to their studies.
“Keep going back to class and keep working, keep working on your craft and keep digging.
“Just witnessing people making bold, deep choices,” she said.
She and Santtu Seppala hit it off when they were at Yale University.
The pair dated throughout the ’90s before marrying in 2001.
They’ve been together ever since.
Seppala works as a financial analyst, and Rafferty continues to pursue her love of acting.
Although they’re somewhat private, Rafferty makes a point to post on Instagram for their anniversary.
In 2021, she marked two decades together witha picturefrom their wedding day.
I love nothing more than seeing the world with you.”
How did she access photos from the ’90s?"
That’s, you know, always a pleasure and a great opportunity."
She has two daughters
Sarah Rafferty and her husband Santtu Seppala have two daughters.
“As a mom, you have to go easy on yourself.
I was so hard on myself when I first became a mom,” she said.
Rafferty explained that she had many insecurities that she eventually learned to find her confidence in.
“I mean, my tummy doesn’t look like it did before I had kids.
It just doesn’t.
But I would never, ever trade being a mom for anything.
So, why would I spend time being bummed about my stretch marks and that my tummy looks different?
I made two babies.
That’s amazing.”
As the show goes on, the audience learns more about Donna’s character, history, and relationships.
This was a life-changing part for Rafferty.
“Social media is a daunting thing …
I didn’t have to navigate that when I was a kid.
How am I going to help them navigate it now?”
she said, voicing the concerns of many parents.
“It’s fun to get done up, but what do I really value?”
Working on “Suits” for so many seasons also gave her the chance to evolve with Donna.
Rafferty spoke toHuffPostin 2017 when the sixth season of “Suits” was airing.
I thought there was a chance for her to really grow."
And grow Donna certainly did.
The character also had a profound impact on Rafferty, who said she learned from Donna’s feminine strength.
“She was her own woman in her own world,” Rafferty said.
But Rafferty didn’t rest long.
After saying their goodbyes, she and other"Suits" cast membershave had plenty to keep them busy.
The actor hit the ground running and quickly landed roles in two more popular series.
She’s excited about playing nuanced characters with good writing behind them.
And then there’s everyone else on the field who makes an assist and contributes meaningfully."
Rafferty will star as Dr. Katherine Walter, the mother of the Walter boys.
The show is now in postproduction.
Netflix has yet to set a release date.
