In the year 2000, Carrie-Anne Moss was at the height of her international fame, largely due to her role as Trinity in The Matrix (1999), which had become a cultural phenomenon. Her portrayal of the sleek, powerful hacker solidified her status as a sci-fi icon and opened doors to a range of high-profile roles in the early 2000s.

That same year, she starred in Memento (2000), a critically acclaimed psychological thriller directed by Christopher Nolan. In the film, she played Natalie, a complex character who interacts with the protagonist suffering from short-term memory loss. The movie was a major success and showcased Moss’s range beyond action roles, further establishing her as a serious and versatile actress.