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One of Molly Burnett's better-known roles is that on "Queen of the South," a series based on the novel by Spanish author Arturo Pérez-Reverte. Burnett joined the cast in Season 2, starring as Kelly Anne Van Awken, the lawyer and friend of the main protagonist, Teresa Mendoza (Alice Braga).

Since both women suffer in a male-dominated world, they stick together for the betterment of each other. Kelly is being abused mercilessly by her husband, Cole (Brett Cullen), and later struggles with an intense cocaine addiction while Teresa is swallowed up in the cruel world of drug cartels after her lover is murdered. However, Kelly Anne finally receives some happiness by the end, when she's reunited with her boyfriend, Pote Galvez (Hemky Madera).

In an interview with French Fries just before the end of Season 5, Burnett reflected on why she felt called to the character: "Kelly Anne jumped off the page for me. She was sassy and funny. At first glance her character appears to be your standard underestimated 'trophy wife', but I knew there was more to her."

In the same interview, Burnett reflected on her relationship with her fellow castmates: "For such a serious show, we are all pretty big goofballs." It's good to know that the impressive and disciplined cast of "Queen of the South" knew how to act serious while also cutting loose and enjoying each other's company.