Irina Starshenbaum (born March 30, 1992) is a leading Russian film and television actress, celebrated for her naturalistic acting style and her frequent collaborations with top-tier directors. After beginning her career in television, she achieved massive cinematic stardom with the lead role in Fyodor Bondarchuk's sci-fi blockbuster Attraction (2017). She further solidified her reputation as a dramatic powerhouse with her performance in Kirill Serebrennikov's Cannes-selected musical drama Leto (2018) and the high-grossing war epic T-34 (2019). Known for choosing artistically diverse projects, she starred in the psychological thriller series Sherlock in Russia and the provocative drama Gold Diggers (Soderzhanki). By 2025, Starshenbaum has successfully transitioned into international cinema, notably starring in the British action thriller The Interpreter (2023) and the German-produced drama Via Tevere, while remaining one of the most sought-after stars in major Russian streaming and theatrical releases.