What Ever Happened to the Cast of Little Women?

Kit Keller is defined by raw competitiveness and emotional volatility, living in the shadow of her older sister’s effortless talent. Petty plays Kit with explosive energy, allowing jealousy, pride, and vulnerability to collide, which gives the film much of its tension and makes Kit’s arc one of its most affecting.

In the early 1990s, Lori Petty was carving out a niche as a fearless, unconventional presence. Following Point Break and Tank Girl, she was known for abrasive, kinetic performances that resisted polish and leaned fully into emotional messiness.