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Bryan Cranston Hails Daughter Taylor Dearden’s Breakout Turn in The Pitt

Her nuanced depiction of Dr. Mel King has earned critical acclaim and positioned her for a likely Emmy nomination.

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Bryan Cranston attends the "Everything's Going To Be Great" premiere during the Tribeca Festival on June 9, 2025.
Bryan Cranston; Taylor Dearden.

Overview

  • Bryan Cranston says that praise for his daughter’s work on Max’s The Pitt means more to him than any recognition he has ever received.
  • Dearden’s portrayal of Dr. Melissa King reflects her real-life neurodivergent traits, bringing authentic representation to the medical drama.
  • The Pitt has already been renewed for a second season and is expected to earn Taylor Dearden an Emmy nomination for supporting actress.
  • Taylor Dearden’s screen career began with a 2010 cameo on Breaking Bad and includes roles in Sweet/Vicious, American Vandal and For All Mankind.
  • Cranston has announced plans to pause his acting career to spend more time with family following his daughter’s breakthrough success.