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      One of our most popular TikTok videos from 2026 features actor Keen Ruffalo arriving at the Dior cruise show in Los Angeles. Clad in the fashion label's relaxed gray sweater with a deep V-neck, a blue button-down shirt, and light-wash jeans, he showcased his floppy haircut as he posed for the cameras with an endearing nervousness. The video swiftly garnered 1.5 million views and over a thousand comments, with adoring fans describing him as "awkwardly cute" and urging for him to be cast in a rom-com immediately. A star was born. At that moment, few realized that Ruffalo, the child of Mark Ruffalo and Sunrise Coigney, would emerge as the breakout star of the anticipated teen drama, Sterling Point. This new offering in Prime Video's highly successful YA summer series is the creation of actor-turned-writer/director Megan Park (My Old Ass and The Fallout) and depicts a coming-of-age romantic drama following 17-year-old Annie Jacobson (Ella Rubin) and her twin brother Connor (Ruffalo), whose lives change upon learning that their estranged grandfather bequeathed them a small island in Canada. After binge-watching the first eight episodes, I found myself with a new TV obsession to share with everyone and a desire to see more of Ruffalo, whose emotionally torn character Connor provides some of the series' most humorous moments. Thankfully, the actor also has a road-trip buddy comedy, Nimrods, releasing this month. As a scene-stealer with ambitions for a future filled with indie dramas and potentially a period piece or two, Ruffalo is the Hollywood breakout star to keep an eye on.

      Are you aware that our audience went wild over a video of you from the Dior L.A. show earlier this year? I did see that. I didn't check my phone the day after the event, but when I logged into my Instagram two days later, I noticed a surge in followers and was baffled. Then, about ten minutes later, a friend sent me the TikTok video. I was like, "Oh my god, what the heck is this?!"

      Did you enjoy the show? Yes, I had a great time. It was my first fashion show, and I was full of anxiety, not realizing there would be a red carpet.

      When did you start pursuing acting seriously? Were you young? Obviously, I grew up seeing my dad in the industry. My sisters and I were mostly kept away from it. Growing up on a farm, I didn't fully grasp what acting was until probably the Marvel movies. I remember a kid asking me, "Can you have your dad sign this Hulk toy?" and I just thought, "No, that's rude." I didn't see the appeal for a long time. I was actually more attentive to what my mom was doing since she was into fashion and similar pursuits. For a while, I was focused on fashion and jewelry-making.

      Tell me more about that. I started college for jewelry-making, but when COVID hit, I dropped out and lost my access to the tools I needed. During that weird phase of COVID, I started questioning everything about my life and decided I wanted to explore something new. Acting brought my dad so much joy, and I figured I might as well give it a try. I began taking online classes, which is a strange way to learn anything. I found I really liked it and moved on to Zoom classes for a bit. Eventually, I felt I wanted to attend a real conservatory to study techniques, so I went to HB Studio in New York and took the Uta Hagen program. There’s where I truly fell in love with acting because I finally got to perform in front of others. What drew me in was the opportunity to portray different characters; everyone occasionally wants to be someone else, and acting was a great way to escape myself.

      I developed a real passion for acting techniques. That's my primary interest now. Every time I meet another actor, I ask, "What technique do you use?" I ended up studying at all the major conservatories in the U.S. because I wanted to learn every method. I briefly attended RADA, and a few years later, probably around 2023 or 2024, my dad watched a play I was in and told me, "You've put in the work; it's time to start auditioning." He encouraged me to do that. However, he’s an old-school actor who feels you should face tough critique from acting teachers. I started auditioning and eventually landed a small role in Nimrods, a Green Day film, while still filming Sterling Point.

      Did you find that initial year of auditioning to be enlightening or discouraging? You invest so much effort into a role, desperately want it, and after performing what you believe is your best audition, you often hear nothing back—not even a rejection—which is worse.

      Ghosted. Exactly