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Hilary Swank's Role as Melissa Shakes Up 'Yellowjackets' Season 3

The latest episode reveals Melissa's survival, her new identity, and a violent confrontation with Shauna that reignites past traumas.

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Hilary Swank arrives to ABC's "The View" on the Upper West Side on February 20, 2024 in New York City.
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Overview

  • Hilary Swank's character is revealed as the adult version of Melissa, a former Yellowjacket who faked her death and assumed a new life as 'Kelly.'
  • Melissa is married to Alex, the daughter of a biologist tied to the Yellowjackets' wilderness ordeal, adding layers to her reinvention story.
  • A tape sent by Melissa to Shauna, intended as a gesture of closure, is misinterpreted as a threat, escalating tensions between the two.
  • Shauna confronts Melissa in a shocking altercation, highlighting unresolved guilt and trauma from their shared past.
  • Melissa's storyline introduces a survival strategy of separation and reinvention, contrasting with other survivors' entangled lives.