Mbatha-Raw, however, is just one in a long line of unknown actresses who gained a significant career boost by becoming a lead actress in an Abrams television program. Surely, you remember Keri Russell, who became renowned as TV's Felicity.
There's also the star of the hit spy drama ALIAS Jennifer Garner. I prefer when she doesn't pull her hair back.
Let's not forget LOST's Evangeline Lilly, who is arguably the best actress among these ladies. I say arguably because Keri Russell has really been showing her A game in the last several years.
Finally, Fringe's Anna Torv.
