Pitillo gained wider recognition this year with her role as Eugenie in John Carpenter's action sequel "Escape from L.A.. This film provided her with a more prominent part in a major studio production, elevating her profile in Hollywood.
This year marked Pitillo's biggest career milestone with her starring role as Audrey Timmonds in the blockbuster film Godzilla. Despite mixed critical reception for the movie, it was a high-profile, global release that brought her international exposure and remains her most widely recognized film.