Phoebe Waller-Bridge wrote her way into the celebrity sphere and is clearly here to stay. From action to romance to depraved sexual humor, this triple threat can do it all. In honor of her upcoming role in Indiana Jones 5, set to premiere in 2023, here are her best performances, ranked.

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5 Run (2020)

The comedy thriller series Run premiered on HBO in 2020. Waller-Bridge acted as an executive producer on the show, which starred Merritt Weever and Domhnall Gleeson. Additionally, she took on a peripheral role as the character, Laurel Halliday. Waller-Bridge is a joy to watch in any role, but especially as this Queer, American, taxidermist, who offers some fun comedy and distinctly lesbian flirting in the midst of a show that aims to be a mix of extremely heterosexual tragic romance and intense crime drama. While Waller-Bridge has proven herself to be a spectacular dramatic actress, no one can deny how fun it is to watch her be absurdly silly. The creator of Run, Vicky Jones, is a long time colleague and co-artistic director of DryWrite theater, which she founded with Phoebe Waller-Bridge. Jones actually directed the stage version of Fleabag, which preceded the smash sensation TV show of the same name.

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4 Broadchurch (2013-2017)

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Anyone who knows anything about British TV drama has seen Broadchurch, starring David Tennant and Olivia Coleman. The series begins with a body being found on the beach in the sleepy town of Broadchurch, and follows the detectives who work the case. Phoebe Waller-Bridge played a supporting, but memorable role in season two, being the barrister for Joseph Miller. Her restrained professionalism as Abby Thompson highlights her range as an actress. While the role and series are not funny, Waller-Bridge still shines as an exasperated lawyer who must be taken seriously. Waller-Bridge clearly fit in well with this star-studded cast as she was invited as a guest on David Tennant and Michael Sheen’s series Staged, which took place during the Covid-19 pandemic. She cast Olivia Coleman as Godmother in Fleabag, and Jonathan Bailey (who now plays Antony Bridgerton in Bridgerton) played the character, Sam, on Waller-Bridge’s Channel 4 series Crashing.

3 Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

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2 Crashing (2016)

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Before Fleabag, there was Crashing. This single-season television show also aired in 2016, and while it was overshadowed by Fleabag, it remains an excellent performance (and script) from Waller-Bridge. Lulu, a character who feels vaguely like a hybrid of Zooey Deschanel’s character, Jess, from New Girl and Zoey Deutch’s character, Harper, from Set it Up, is romantically interested in her unavailable male best friend. The show offers a nuanced take on the dichotomy of the preppy uptight girl vs the free-spirited, less-classically feminine one, while simultaneously poking fun at both types. The script is slightly more absurd than Fleabag, but possesses the same joy for irony, misunderstanding, and the messiness of human relationships. Waller-Bridge’s comedic timing, physical comedy, and skill for innuendo really shine in this joyous whirlwind of a show.

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1 Fleabag (2016-2019)

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Coming in at a predictable number one, Fleabag is Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s best performance to date. This show was the phenomenon that took the world by storm back in 2016. From the clever and consistent fourth wall breaks to the gut-wrenching monologues, Fleabag captivated its audience entirely. The series Fleabag is adapted from Waller Bridge’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival show, which won a Fringe First award in 2013. Before the Fringe festival, Waller-Bridge had the initial idea for the character at a stand-up storytelling night; hence the constant comedic commentary the character delivers to the camera. While Fleabag is a masterpiece of television containing a multitude of phenomenal characters, none stands out quite like the titular Fleabag. With a well-timed glance at the camera or full-on exposition, Waller-Bridge pulls her audience deeper into the reality of her world. Every awkward sexual encounter, every heartbreak, and every dirty joke is written plainly on her face. Waller-Bridge’s spectacular performance, and script to match, make this show a must-see.