Breaking Bad Star Anna Gunn Opens Up About the ‘Profound’ Experience of Playing Skyler White and Her Deep Bond with TV Son RJ Mitte
Years after the legendary crime drama wrapped, the Emmy-winning actress is reflecting on the emotional core of her iconic role.
Anna Gunn is looking back with immense gratitude at her time on one of television’s most celebrated series, sharing new reflections on her unforgettable run as Skyler White on Breaking Bad.
In a recent retrospective interview, the two-time Emmy winner opened up about the intense emotional and psychological demands of bringing Walter White’s conflicted, complex wife to life. Among her fondest memories, Gunn highlighted her deep bond with on-screen son RJ Mitte, who portrayed Walter White Jr. (Flynn).
Reflecting on working closely with Mitte—who played a teenager coping with cerebral palsy—Gunn noted that she feels profoundly “lucky” to have shared that deeply emotional mother-son journey with him. She praised Mitte’s dedication, warmth, and authenticity on set, emphasizing that the fierce protective instincts Skyler displayed on screen mirrored the genuine affection the cast shared off-camera.
