#15: Natalia Nogulich as Helen Shirley
Helen Shirley brings a touch of elegance to the otherwise stuffy corporate world of Frank’s life. Though her role is brief, she helps round out the image of the entitled, upper-crust couple whose holiday plans are worlds away from the Griswolds’. Her reactions add subtle humor to Frank’s rigid personality.

Earlier in her career, Natalia Nogulich was building a strong résumé in television dramas and theater. She had already shown her versatility and presence across different mediums, gradually earning more attention. By the late ’80s, she was carving out a steady path as a dependable actress with a polished on-screen style.
