Yvonne Strahovski's experience as a mother inspired her performance in 'The Handmaid's Tale' Yvonne Strahovski may play the vicious Serena Joy on The Handmaid’s Tale, but in real life she is a dedicated mom to three boys.

Note: This story contains spoilers from "The Handmaid's Tale" Season 6, Episode 1. "The Handmaid's Tale" star Yvonne Strahovski opened up about her character Serena Waterford's explosive, pro-Gilead speech that ultimately led to her having to jump off a refugee train heading west before Gilead survivors clenched their revenge during the Season 6 premiere.

INTERVIEW: As the Hulu series starts Season 6, star Yvonne Strahovski tells IndieWire she's still grappling with what might happen to Serena.