Her career truly began with the role of Kate Austen in the critically acclaimed television series Lost. This breakthrough performance brought her international recognition and established her as a prominent actress.
2013
Lilly made her debut in a major film franchise with her role as the elf warrior Tauriel in The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. This marked her transition to large-scale feature films and showcased her action capabilities.
She joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Hope van Dyne in Ant-Man. This role provided her with another significant franchise opportunity, leading to her eventually becoming the superhero The Wasp.