Kristen Lee Gutoskie is a SAG nominated actor born in Toronto, Ontario, to Linda, a nurse, and Bob, a technical sales manager, and was raised in the city's suburb of Markham. She is an actress known for her diverse roles in television and film, including her recent portrayal of Natalie Suleman, infamously known as "Octomom," in the Lifetime movie "I Was Octomom: The Natalie Suleman Story." Beyond her acting credits, Gutoskie is also a musician, showcasing her talents in songwriting and performance.
Early Life and Education
With the support of her loving parents and older sister Shauna, she participated in school theatre productions while taking singing and piano lessons after the bell rang. During her adolescent years she was inspired to dance, and traveled the country with her studio's hip hop team. She would take improv classes on weekends at Toronto's The Second City. She graduated with Honours from Wilfrid Laurier University, and studied as an exchange student at ACU in Australia where she performed in a staging of the Australian play Cosi, by Louis Nowra. She spends her free time mentoring youth for Good City Mentors and playing music for kids with Art of Elysium.
Acting Career
Kristen is known for her roles in the E4's Beaver Falls, CW shows Containment and The Vampire Diaries, and musical film The Dust Storm, directed by Ryan Lacen. Kristen's acting career spans various television series and films. She gained recognition for her roles in "Beaver Falls," "Containment," and "The Vampire Diaries." In "Containment," she not only acted but also showcased her musical abilities by writing and performing songs.
"I Was Octomom: The Natalie Suleman Story"
In 2025, Lifetime released “I Was Octomom: The Natalie Suleman Story,” a film depicting the life of Nadya Suleman, who became known as "Octomom" after giving birth to octuplets in 2009. Kristen Lee Gutoskie was cast to play Suleman in the film. The movie is available to stream on Lifetime.com or for Philo or Hulu+ Live TV subscribers.
Suleman herself was amazed by Gutoskie's portrayal, stating that she "cried on multiple occasions" while watching the film. The movie and docuseries are seen by Suleman as "the greatest blessing" because "we deserve that opportunity to share our truth."
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Musical Talents
She wrote and performed songs in both Containment and The Dust Storm and is writing and recording her first musical album. Kristen can also be seen in Hulu's The Handmaid's Tale, Go90's Relationship Status, and Fox's Lethal Weapon. Gutoskie is not only an accomplished actress but also a talented musician. She has showcased her musical abilities in various projects, including writing and performing songs in the television series "Containment" and the film "The Dust Storm." Currently, she is working on her first musical album.
Personal Life and Advocacy
Kristen is known for her down-to-earth and sweet nature. She is passionate about giving back to the community and mentors youth for Good City Mentors and playing music for kids with Art of Elysium.
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