Cara Buono (born March 1, 1971) [1] is an American actress. She made her film debut in Gladiator (1992) and received recognition for her roles in various television shows including …

Cara Buono. Actress: Stranger Things. As a young girl growing up in New York City, Cara Buono took her family's blue-collar work ethic and began to turn it into an acting career that would …

2M Followers, 879 Following, 790 Posts - Cara Buono (@carabuono) on Instagram: "Mom| Actress | Storyteller from The Bronx Sharing stories, wellness & life’s little lessons. Oh, Karen …

5 days ago · When Cara Buono first started playing Karen Wheeler in Netflix’s Stranger Things, her daughter was just 3 years old. While Karen was raising Nancy, Mike, and later, Holly, in …

December 22, 2025 'Stranger Things' star Cara Buono sees more than a 'clueless '80s mom' in Karen Wheeler as final season unfolds Netflix's next batch of episodes come out on Christmas …

Dec 21, 2025 · Stranger Things star Cara Buono has been playing Karen Wheeler, mom to Nancy, Mike and Holly, since season 1 of the Netflix hit She tells PEOPLE which costar she …

Jul 28, 2025 · Cara Buono is a celebrated American actress known for her compelling performances in television, film, and theater. With a career spanning over three decades, she …

Born in The Bronx, New York, Buono was raised in a blue-collar family and decided at an early age to make acting her life's ambition. At 11, she showed her connection to her family's work …

Talent Bio Emmy nominated actress, Cara Buono, currently stars on the critically acclaimed Netflix hit Stranger Things. She co-starred opposite John David Washington in the Sundance …

6 days ago · 'Stranger Things' star Cara Buono, who plays Karen Wheeler, breaks down her demogorgon fight scene and the power of moms in the show.