We all have a special item that we just love—there could be a number of reasons why we cherish it… because it’s comfortable, because it holds memories or simply because it’s beautiful. At Grok Nation, we highlight sustainable fashion and these special items with our recurring feature My Favorite Hand-Me-Down.
Actress Fiona Dourif is no stranger to horror. Although her first acting role was on HBO’s Western series Deadwood in 2005 and she took a turn into the supernatural on the network’s vampire drama True Blood in 2009, she dived fully into the genre when she portrayed Nica Pierce in 2013’s Curse of Chucky, a role she reprised in the 2017 sequel, Cult of Chucky. So it’s no surprise that she’s turned up in The Purge, a USA series based on the hit movie franchise, which premieres Sep. 4.
Like the films, The Purge TV series is set in an altered America under totalitarian rule; the episodes play out over a 12-hour period when all crime—including murder—is legal. Fiona’s character, Good Leader Tavis, is a “much-adored, charismatic cult leader.” The show, and her character, have all the makings of a perfect horror series.
But if you’re not a horror fan, you may also recognize Fiona from her turns on Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency and The Blacklist. She’s fully committed to whatever role she takes on; being devoted to your craft is something she learned from her mother.
Here, the actress explains how a rare orange diamond ring meant so much to her mother—and, as her favorite hand-me-down, it continues to be a connection to her mother and an inspiration for her work.