In 2015, sitcom Schitt's Creek first aired on Canadian television network CBC and Pop TV, quickly winning the hearts of comedy-loving audiences all over North America. When the show got released for streaming on Netflix, even more people fell in love with the Rose family, but one of the characters whose charm stole the hearts of many was Alexis Claire Rose.
Played by actress Annie Murphy, Alexis first comes onto the scene as your stereotypical spoiled, narcissistic daughter. However, as the show goes on, Murphy's portrayal works to show that Alexis can actually be a really giving person. Here 10 things you might not have known about the hilarious character.
10 Alexis Rose's first kiss was with Jared Leto
As the only daughter of Johnny and Moira Rose, Alexis has known nothing but riches her whole life, and she seems to always get what she wants. One thing that people might not believe about her is the number of crazy experiences she's been through. The forever camera-ready, bubbly young lady has done everything from traveling the world to getting jailed in random countries.
Even Alexis' love life was a unique one — her first kiss was with Jared Leto himself. It's surprising where money can take you, isn't it?
9 She has her own unique set of skills
As your typical rich girl, Alexis has never worked a day in her life. When she first begins her job search, it's obvious she doesn't know basic customer service skills or professional workplace practices.
But while Alexis may not know how to answer a telephone or how to wear a proper uniform to work, she's developed a ton of skills that have allowed her to navigate her way across the globe. In Season 2, she tells David, "In case you wake up in a chair with your hands duct-taped together, you can snap the duct tape by just raising your hands over your head, and then bringing them down really hard." We don't want to know where she learned that.
8 Alexis' voice is inspired by Hollywood A-listers
For anyone who has ever watched an episode of Schitt's Creek, you know that Alexis's voice is one that's unique. It can get very high and shrill, very stereotypical "Los Angeles." She can get quiet when she aims to charm someone into getting what she wants, and Murphy has actually revealed that it took a lot for her to bring this voice and persona to the character:
“Alexis certainly has a voice and a tone to her. For the first couple of weeks every season, I end up bringing it home with me. This is the first role I’ve done where it’s a significant departure of me in real life, so it’s fun to strap on fancy shoes and a made-up face and be Alexis.”
7 She knows how to use her flirty ways for good
Putting one of her unique skills to the test again, Alexis is a girl that can come off as very flirtatious and charming. She knows exactly what she wants and uses her wit, looks, and bubbly personality to get it. It's revealed throughout the series that Alexis has a history of dating many strange men, but knowing how to convince men to help achieve her goals has never been a problem for her.
In a second season episode, she recounts a time where she got questioned by the secret police in South Korea on New Year's Eve. She tells David, "I had to sweet-talk the consulate's lawyer to get me a passport before midnight."
6 Alexis has been named one of the best Jewish characters on TV
Something unique about Alexis is that she's Jewish and that many Jewish Schitt's Creek fans have taken a special liking towards her. The entire Rose Family is Jewish on the show, but many fans have recognized that ambition in Alexis is one they can connect to.
Alexis is first introduced to audiences as someone who's a little shallow and pretty self-centered, very self-focused, but over the course of a few seasons and getting used to living like a "normal person," Alexis uses her motivation and drive to pursue things that will better herself, like holding down her first job and going back to school.
5 Her persona is inspired by the Kardashians
It's no question that the character of Alexis is a little bit OTT, stealing every scene she's in. But for anyone who's ever wondered where Murphy got her inspiration to portray Alexis this way, the answer is this:
“I watched a bunch of clips [...] of Kardashians and that kind of thing," says Murphy, to help her develop the funny, "extra" mannerisms that Alexis embodies throughout the show. Everything from the way she talks to the way she walks to the way that she holds her handbags was inspired by Hollywood A-list reality TV personas.
4 Alexis's character arc on the show surprises most people
If you watch Schitt's Creek as a series the whole way through, you'll notice a humble and heartwarming character arc for almost all of the show's main characters. This is mostly thanks to Dan Levy's awesome writing and his desire to show that people can be human when materialism is stripped away. Murphy has said about Alexis' journey that she's really grateful for it:
“She’s come such a long way. I’m actually really grateful to the writers for taking her on the odyssey she’s gone on because right out of the gates on paper, Alexis is such a nasty handful and spoiled brat. She’s a self-absorbed rich girl and she’s grown so much in the writing." It's going to be so exciting to see how she'll grow next season.
3 She never finished high school
In Season 3, Alexis decides that she wants to go back to school to further her studies to help her professional career. On her first day in class, she tells her fellow classmates that she "did not finish high school." While that might seem odd to most people, it only makes sense that for someone as rich as Alexis that she would never have had to complete her studies considering that she would never have to work to support herself.
Now that the Roses have lost their fortune, however, she's taken things into her own hands. One great thing about the show is that through Alexis, they've shown that despite not finishing high school, she's still lived through many life experiences, and now her journey in education is only just beginning.
2 Alexis's signature line, "Ew David!" has become a fan favorite
One of the best things about Schitt's Creek is that its comedy shines best through their one-liners. Quotes, comebacks, and zingers from the characters quite literally make the show super funny, and Alexis sure says a ton of funny things all the time.
Murphy says her favorite line to say is, "Ew David!" — a line that fans love too, as Dan Levy often gets it yelled at him while walking on the street.
1 Murphy won a Gracie Award for playing Alexis
One of the most inspiring things that Annie Murphy has achieved with her role as Alexis is winning the Gracie Award for Best Actress in a Breakthrough Role this year. The Gracie Awards are presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation. They honor individuals who have made awesome contributions to media. Murphy's portrayal of Alexis was one of their favorites this year.
Alexis is a strong character with a determined personality, and Murphy shows that eloquently through her acting. Previously nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series at the Critic's Choice Television Awards, we can't wait to see what she'll do next.
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