'13 Reasons Why's' Katherine Langford On Playing Hannah: 'It Was A Whirlwind' | Access Hollywood

At the red carpet premiere for "13 Reasons Why," Katherine Langford talks with Access Hollywood's Liz Hernandez about what it was like playing Hannah. And, she discusses how Executive Producer Selena Gomez's passion for the project helped make the series so great. "13 Reasons Why" is available on Netflix now.
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[@purealondra5856]

omg she started crying when she was talking about hannah :(( i feel like she really understands the character that's why she did such a great job playing her

[@doomedsurgeresn7207]

purealondra in a different interview, when she was describing letting her go to suicide she began to tear up as well. she said she had played her for 6mths and to loose her like that was painful.( because she loved her ) that shows you she is a in-depth actress. someone who really connects to the material. that's why the suicide scene sticks with you so much. .it's heartbreaking

[@RocciaScoccia]

Wuvbenalive33 sorry, do you remember in which interview that happened?

[@Marcelo-qc9rh]

RocciaScoccia is an special in Netflix where actors and productors talk about the show. Just search "13" and the pick the title like "13 reasons why, beyond the reasons". I hope I've helped.

[@RocciaScoccia]

Marcelo absolutely, thank you very much :)

[@invictafilms2690]

Marcelo Productors? Nice. I think you mean Producers

[@HealthySelfNThrive]

Katherine is my new celebrity girl crush

[@AJ-cq5pw]

ArianaFlyAf Same. She's fucking beautiful.

[@DenizBadeAkkoyun]

ArianaFlyAf she's so fucking gorgeous

[@doomedsurgeresn7207]

ArianaFlyAf aren't all Australians beautiful? I mean, her and adelaide? wasn't heath Australian too?

[@AJ-cq5pw]

All women are beautiful. No matter what race.

[@doomedsurgeresn7207]

I very much agree. Respectfully I was just referring to the fact that Australians have beautiful genes. Take care and have a good rest of your week.

[@hinyiu9530]

Not to take away the powerful message of this show. But she has a very kind face and kind eyes. She played the role of Hannah amazingly

[@vantablack5690]

Hin Yiu I felt sad only because she's the most beautiful person I have ever seen,yes I am a bad person

[@lilyd2135]

She has a blend of American and Aussie accent.

[@devillif311]

lily d comes with immersion in the character

[@emily-sv8yk]

omg ikr it's annoying me

[@jamnana2235]

It sounds like a blend but it really is just a pretty common Australian "city" accent. It's especially prevalent amongst the younger generations and probably indicative of the pervasiveness of American media but regardless, it's a very common accent in Australia.

[@iloveandy1231]

Jamie Fong no one in Australia talks with a blend of Aussie and American because of American media, I'd say she talks the way she does - much like Nicole Kidman because she's spent so much time in America, you adapt to your surroundings even accents, kinda like when you hang around your friends you start saying there sayings or laughing the way they laugh

[@kierrynd6960]

yeah... nah!! As someone who is from perth too with only a year age difference (i think), i do not pronounce my words like she does and no one around here does either. i agree with other people, probably playing hannah and what not has influenced it. It happens to alot of actors. For some reason i find it interesting! If you want another example look at devon, the guy who played obama in the neflix show. He's from perth too and he doesn't have much of a mixed american and aussie accent, if at all. it's definately not common in aus from what I've experienced anyway ... so happy for her though :)

[@MaddieShukla7789]

she is so pretty omg, her nose is perfect, her lips are also perfect. obsessed.

[@kevinc1001]

How do you think I feel and I'm a guy lol. You could put a 1,000 different girls in front of me and I'll still pick her.

[@Soldiertjj]

Kevin C Exactly how I feel bro.

[@angeloendaya998]

Her eyes are smoky😍

[@thomasinaroberts8477]

@@kevinc1001 you know girls can like girls too get out from your judging rock

[@thomasinaroberts8477]

@@MaddieShukla7789 I like Indian girls lots

[@Love.Protagonist]

she needs to be in season 2

[@gabrielpadrao02]

fudo there will have no season 2

[@IvetteResendiz]

Gabriel Padrão there's actually a possibility that there will be a season 2, they're thinking about it lmao

[@gabrielpadrao02]

I didn't know, but I don't know the purpose of season 2. The book ended up and there is no other one so that they could use the rights. Just if they created the story of season 2 by themselves

[@IvetteResendiz]

Gabriel Padrão many people were left with so many questions that they want answered, and Selena said they're thinking about it either way

[@igradeclickbaittitles1702]

Gabriel Padrão Selena bought the rights, it's possible that they will make a season two or it's a one and done

[@cetinsmr3015]

this tv series toldly effected me. l cried and felt what Hannah feel. She is very good actress

[@DenizBadeAkkoyun]

HAKAN ÇETİNLER reyiz

[@schuurms]

She's a Perth girl, and a 100% Aussie! I saw her perform in a show with my sister who both went to the same acting/performing workshop literally only about 2 years ago... Katherine had the most awesome voice and it was only a matter of time before she was noticed! Go Katherine! It's so weird seeing someone you personally know make it so far so quickly!

[@freehuggos7766]

You're so lucky !

[@valitsaki1924]

she's the most beautiful girl in the world

[@valitsaki1924]

Nesrine Ally just looked them all up... pretty but not in my eyes as the most beautiful

[@Daabcs]

valitsaki AVG agreed

[@davidmackintosh2140]

I have kissed her :p

[@Rafael-iv4mw]

David Mackintosh have you?

[@gabekb1228]

David Mackintosh quit playing 😐

[@syprachu]

I shouldn't have watched 13 reasons why I can't stop thinking about Hannah Baker it made me feel like I killed her but it's just a show.

[@syprachu]

Hannah Baker Hannah Baker Hannah fucking Baker!!! I want to forget that name

[@mushshrooo7959]

Same , it messed me up . I can't stop thinking it bout .

[@MSaieed7]

vespur me too 💔

[@ayowhatspoppin2998]

vespur Same .... Its really hard

[@anafmcb]

vespur omfg me too :( 💔 i love hannah too much and i love katherine too much, and it hurts me too much

[@cygnus4088]

This show fcked me up

[@syprachu]

Cygnus me too

[@mt-gg2dy]

Cygnus I can't stop,thinking about it it's like if Hannah is a real person and you new her

[@blckndred_973]

Cygnus same

[@susane156]

Runners Life .. then you will be on her lists of tapes. The 15th reason why she killed herself. Hanna: Can you give me a piece of paper You: sorry but this is the last piece I have.... Hanna: you are listening to your tape..

[@mt-gg2dy]

lilian ohxum what did I say that was so bad

[@vandibox]

This girl made me cry for the first time in 3 years...the last time I cried like that my best friend had "un-friended" me. She is a REALLY good actress!

[@anthonydoan4468]

She is now my favorite actress now, what she did in the tv show was so real. She is the most beautiful women in the world, talented and has an amazing smile. Hope she goes far in her career.

[@meganhernandez857]

Katherine is so articulate, intelligent, and beautiful ❤️

[@millennialmike575]

Man, she started crying. I understand why. She had to go to a really dark place to play Hannah. I'm thankful for what she has done though. That must have been really stressful on her emotions.

[@aly8950]

I want to see her in movies, shows, everything!

[@michelleb5925]

*This is such an amazing show.* ❤ I just finished the last episode... And I had quite a reaction to the suicide scene. My heart was pounding and I felt physically sick, I had to pause it and take a break. TV/movies have *never* made me feel that way before. But I'm glad I finished it because it was so powerful. I hope the show wins some awards, they deserve it! Congrats to everyone who had a part in making this show so amazing. I hope it helps anyone who has ever been in similar situations, or has thought of suicide.

[@Tan87ful]

Michelle B I totally agree with u. The cast did an amazing job.

[@michelleschultze4641]

That was me too. I was imagining myself, because I've always connected with Hannah's character through depression and the suicidal bits. That's the way it's been since I read the book a while ago. So when I watched that scene, I threw up in my mouth and cried a lot because of all that

[@michelleschultze4641]

+Nathaly Lara God loves you too! Thank you

[@andreapaz2671]

Michelle B nnnnnnnmmkk

[@shihabisa4418]

She is so fucking beautiful, like how can someone be so pretty :O

[@KayS471]

she's incredible as hannah. I was honestly in awe of how good her performance was, especially considering she's a newcomer. she became hannah. I read the book 10 years ago and it always stuck with me; it was eerie seeing hannah come to life so perfectly.

[@princessteys22]

Ok this girl Is not Only talented, and beautiful she's also very emotional and sensitive, she has a golden heart. I just fall in love with her every day more and more 💕

[@moisesmedeiros5949]

She's gorgeous!

[@kristie737]

She is beautiful. So talented and so elegant.

[@StylesWithCurls]

Her smile is EVERYTHING I'm so in love 😍

[@aali7742]

She's so beautiful

[@TheSamcro24]

She better get an Emmy nod

[@lia.azzles1328]

her accent is so lovely and it also sounds mixed with American and of course Australian 😍😍

[@violet2369]

SHE SO BEAUTIFUL

[@VictoriaHatzson]

was the short hair a wig?? because it really didn't look like a wig! I'm comfused

[@dmal_2229]

Victoria CoolOrNot i've been wondering the same thing! i think it was but ur right, it looked very realistic

[@ai9974]

they filmed the series years ago

[@AmazingGracer45]

No they didn't, it was filmed less than a year ago lmao. they filmed it from June- the end of November 2016. It was a wig, they shot some scenes out of order due to the flashbacks, so they couldn't just cut her real hair short.

[@Mostelegantprincess]

+Cara no they did not. It's a wig

[@ai9974]

why didn't she just cut her hair off

[@oliverosebud8290]

SHE'S SO PAINFULLY BEAUTIFUL THIS GIRL 😍😍😍

[@izzypaynee]

i'm officially obsessed with her

[@HisTuness]

When i found out she was from Perth, Australia , immediately wondered what her american accent would be and was blown away. Then watching her speaking with her normal australian accent, it blew me away too as she had an accent as well then noticed she had a blend of Aussie and American in here... I wonder if its always been like that/

[@matheusvalestra2727]

Her face is heavenly!

[@logansanders1934]

Bryce is the one dislike

[@aly8950]

Logan Sanders 😂 yup

[@rei2515]

Courtney's the second one

[@jaylahall5712]

Logan Sanders their tapes are coming

[@CNQueen-qr8wf]

Logan Sanders I HATE BRYCE THE RAPIST AND HE'S NOT EVEN ATTRACTIVE. HE DOESN'T EVEN HAVE THE "BEST ASS" AS THEY SAY IN THE SHOW!!

[@norz72]

I would agree Justin did say some nasty things at times but If you really took the time to realize he didn't actually send the pictures to everyone that ultimately ended Hannah's life but it was Bryce who sen't the picture out. Justin had it worse than anyone else in the show when it came to how he was raised. I felt really bad for him because 90% of his problems started at home with his mothers abusive boyfriend.

[@zuhairafajarna7515]

*This girl has no idea how much she made me cry :'(*

[@sabssads]

amazing actress!

[@juliesdownie3198]

She reminds me of the Titanic actress Kste Winslet. ❤

[@bklyn2014]

I love this girl. She was so effortless as Hannah. She also seems like a wonderful soul.

[@walzmila2329]

She's so beautiful😍😍❤️

[@britneyspears5727]

I'm surprised at how talented this girl is at such a young age. Hope to see more of her in future series or films

[@itsniidf8448]

She is so beautiful 😭😭😍🤧

[@kaykay0619]

Omg her hair and makeup was gorgeous in this video!

[@URBAN文LEGEND]

Her beauty explains the beautifulness of the world 🌎

[@Fernando-t9r]

BEAUTIFUL!

[@jackmcr1072]

i have realised that i started treating people better after watching this.

[@norz72]

Let it be a reminder that maybe one of your friends or family members is going through some sort of struggle and take the lesson from the show, it is one thing to say you "care" about someone until you tell them face to face rather than by texting or on the phone. This isn't just a show, it is hopefully the key that unlocks the gate to a better tomorrow.

[@KevinLangue]

I actually went to the 13 Reasons Why premiere! I talk about it in my last video!

[@vivianemalca]

God.. she's so beautiful ❤

[@iloveu-pn5kw]

she's amazingg

[@Harleyquin898]

wow I love her!! what an awesome girl

[@URBAN文LEGEND]

Unbelievably beautiful

[@hostage3172]

i love her voice... some sentences sound american and others have an accent and its really unique

[@TrystFilms]

everyone has an accent for fuck sake. america is not the center of the world. She's Australian.

[@girlmusic86]

So talented. Can't wait to see her in her next project.

[@atiyaha8191]

I love her so much. She's an incredible actress

[@angeloendaya998]

I've never seen a more perfect person!

[@seohyunmin2725]

she is so pretty.

[@AyyoubGrina]

one thing is that this girl is just amazing, i love her accent

[@shoenengz]

i freakin love her fuck

[@amori3758]

katherine is my new celebrity crush. i luh her and hannah

[@thetop5263]

I still can't believe she is Australian.. I'm super surprised! The show "13 reasons why" made my eyes pour like rain. It had heart braking scenes, sad scenes, confusion, it had suspense and much more. This series made me realise that bulling is terrible (I know that is obvious), It makes people think suicidal thoughts in their mind. I think to my self,"Why, why do we tease/bully people..?" I also think to myself,"What if I was that person getting bullied and treated like sh*t." It makes me feel the need to help others if they look like they are troubled or if they feel troubled in any sort of way. This series changed my life to make me a better person. XOXO13reasonswhyXOXO Love yourself, don't let anyone make you feel bad about yourself 'cause your who you are if you like it or not. To anyone out there I think your wonderful just the way you are even if i don't know you, never met you, haven't seen you around, even if we don't live in the same country I will still think no i will always know that every single one of you are beautiful, handsome, wonderful!

[@domenicacorral6663]

Katherine Langford is my idol! Idc what she is, shes inspired me! I just wanna meet her and no other person! I'd give her sooooo many hugs if i ever do see her! The story of Hannah Baker is very sad, but it can teach you a lot. Shes just an amazing girl; Hannah Baker Or Katherine Langford! Shes perfect😭😭😭😭

[@milistra2895]

she just makes me so happy

[@StylesWithCurls]

I love her so so so much 😍 Such a sweet person!

[@dmal_2229]

She is stunning. And those earrings...😍 werk girl, werkk

[@edwardhuang5430]

Katherine is sooooo beautiful.

[@TIGERMAN85]

She's sooo pretty!!!!

[@Mark-io1gj]

"undescribable" cuter when said by Katherine in her aussie accent😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥😍😍😍

[@majabelk6940]

LOVE HER SO MUCH

[@shenaeames8932]

I love her ❤

[@aaronasuncion6275]

Her accent was so 💕

[@buruhbruh6]

this show left me broken

[@paduag1782]

very sincere... amazing show...

[@lilythornton3359]

By far the best series i have ever watched ❤️ amazing message

[@shivaji856]

Gorgeous. It is like everything is right about her looks.

[@madinan.8586]

I can just stare at her forever lol. So pretty.

[@Celebrity303]

I just love her! ❤️

[@bobdoc12]

She's the most beautiful woman in Hollywood now

[@carlab.8027]

I've just become getting a better person. More tolerant, more kind. Just a better person.

[@benboy5204]

Adorable 😊❤❤❤

[@user-kl9dq7um7k]

I have a crush on Katherine Langford she is absolutely beautiful

[@OK-lm1hj]

Hey, it's Hannah. Hannah baker.

[@abigailalvarez4426]

She has some resemblance to Adele :)

[@edsalvador5939]

she is so beautiful

[@abhishorts4856]

I am the biggest fan of u kethrine ❤❤❤❤

[@nickr3441]

IMO, the only way a season 2 happens is if they do a huge twist, like; 1)Shes not really dead 2)There are more tapes that Tony has so the story continues. Tony is a huge mystery in this whole series that the show doesnt really explain.So there to be secret tapes, it wouldnt ssurprise me.

[@shivaji.bolaganishivaj.bol272]

Selena Gomez is my inspiration.

[@bhupeshk.official5135]

Her smile 😍

[@morettesayo]

she control her accent on 13 reasons why

[@liamstephen9698]

omg she's developed an accent really quick wow

[@jasmineyoung2071]

YASSSS SHES AUSTRALIAN BLESS

[@ashish8638]

I watched 11 episodes so far and they just amazing I loved the way they act and concept is great soon I will finish watching last 2 episodes

[@smartsankar1228]

Katherine big fan i am odisha

[@jacobghamrawi1438]

How did she get the role of Hannah Baker if she was in Perth and the auditions were in America especially when she only has 2 credits in her name, Hannah was played really well and enjoyed every bit of the show.

[@Tan87ful]

James Ross Maybe she was the best girl who auditioned with the right look for the character of Hannah. Who knows? It's kinda hard to emote and cry on cue even though actors and actresses make it look easy. I didnt read the book but maybe the character is supposed to have certain features and Katherine has them. A lot of good and well known actresses will not want to downgrade for a Netflix series but I will say that many young, up and coming actresses here in the US could have nailed this role of Hannah but they didn't apply. It does seem weird when people from other countries get roles here in the US when there are many here who are just as talented begging to be discovered.

[@tyraelizabeth4090]

She auditioned on skype

[@jacobghamrawi1438]

Tyra Elizabeth How did she get their contact info and how did she know that there was auditions going on

[@KayS471]

her agent i assume.

[@FloPantz]

So I just binged this series and I finished the 1st season in 2 days, which is crazy because each episode was like 51 minutes or so... Anyway, I absolutely LOVED it. I was intrigued the whole time, wondering why Hannah killed herself. I don't go to a normal high school (homeschooled) so I don't know what its like to be bullied or picked on, even when I was going to public schools. I truly learned sooo much from watching this series and I hope any and everyone who watches it does too.

[@abbielangford7807]

Guess what my last name is Langford and she's from Perth Australia and I'm from Perth Australia like if you think that's a coincidence 😀

[@imranabdullahkhan9767]

I still can't believe that she's Katherine Langford!!

[@socceralex12345]

Where the Australians at nice to see her make it she's brilliant

[@tylerb6862]

I love how how both accents where shown here

[@EmonKhan-mg5pu]

She Is So cuteeeeee💓💕❤️❣️💝🧡🧡💛🤔🌹🌹💙💟💟🇧🇩

[@sandhyaarya8541]

Angel 😇

[@moritzproductions8616]

just perfection