Karen Leigh Hopkins

Karen Leigh Hopkins

Personal Details

Biography

Karen Leigh Hopkins, a writer with a passion for storytelling, embarked on a journey to Los Angeles from her hometown of Sandusky, Ohio, with the intention of pursuing a career in film acting. However, after being cut from notable projects such as Breakfast Club and Three Amigos, she turned to writing as a way to express herself creatively.

With a keen eye for storytelling, Hopkins has produced a range of notable works, including Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael, Stepmom, Because I Said So, and Miss Meadows, which she also directed. Her most recent endeavors include writing and producing for the Apple series Little Voice, as well as the feature film Love is Love is Love, alongside esteemed director Eleanor Coppola.

Throughout her career, Hopkins has received numerous accolades, including an Emmy nomination for her work on Showtime's What Girls Learn and the Humanitas Award for ABC Family's Searching For David's Heart. Her dedication to her craft has earned her a reputation as a talented and versatile writer, with a unique voice and perspective that continues to captivate audiences.

Career

1995
Dillinger and Capone
Dillinger and Capone as Ragtop Blonde
1994
Corrina, Corrina
Corrina, Corrina as Liala Sheffield
1993
Doppelganger
Doppelganger as Psycho-slut #1
1989
Who's Harry Crumb?
Who's Harry Crumb? as Office Worker
1987
1984
Cloak & Dagger
Cloak & Dagger as Receptionist
1983
Going Berserk
Going Berserk as Aerobics Leader
2021
2007
Because I Said So
Because I Said So as Screenplay
1998
Stepmom
Stepmom as Screenplay
2014
Miss Meadows
Miss Meadows as Director, Writer
2001
A Woman's a Helluva Thing
A Woman's a Helluva Thing as Director, Writer