Alice Cabrera

blunt impulsive sympathetic curious insistent

Alice Cabrera is Marta Cabrera's younger sister and a central figure in the tight-knit Cabrera family, sharing a modest apartment marked by everyday tensions and loyalties. She navigates sibling dynamics with blunt directness and impulsive energy, though she also demonstrates moments of discretion and quiet loyalty—particularly in high-stakes situations where her silence reinforces family cohesion. Quick to challenge authority yet capable of swift remorse and physical affection, her curiosity drives probing questions during crises, revealing a pragmatic focus on family security and sudden opportunities amid upheaval. Her role blends impulsive boldness with steadfast support, embodying both the family’s resilience and its internal tensions.

4 appearances

family dynamics

Also known as: Marta's Sister, Alice

Alice Cabrera's Journey

A timeline through the narrative

4 moments

S1E1 · Knives Out

Marta’s Emotional Collapse and Walt’s Call

Initially defiant and detached, but her emotional shift is swift—guilt and sympathy overtake her when Marta sobs. The hug is her way of reclaiming control, offering comfort while acknowledging her role in the conflict.

Alice leans against the counter, iPad propped up, her attention split between the screen and the brewing storm. She resists her mother’s demands with teenage bluntness (‘it’s almost over’), her …

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S1E1 · Knives Out

Walt’s cryptic call disrupts Marta’s grief

Defensive and remorseful, her initial frustration at being scolded giving way to guilt as she realizes the impact of her actions on Marta. Her hug is a silent apology, her body language softening as she seeks to make amends.

Alice slumps at the counter, her iPad propped up as she watches CSI, her initial defiance ('it's almost over') crumbling under her mother’s scolding. She slams the iPad shut with …

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S1E1 · Knives Out

Alice Forces Marta to Confront Inheritance Chaos

Panicked and excitable, with a surface-level urgency masking a deeper fear of missing out on the opportunities presented by their sudden wealth. Her emotional state is one of restless energy, unable to sit still in the face of uncertainty.

Alice bursts into Marta’s bedroom in a state of high-strung panic, her body language frantic and her voice sharp with urgency. She fires off rapid, disjointed questions—‘Are we rich?’—revealing her …

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S1E1 · Knives Out

Marta’s Inheritance Becomes Public

Excited and curious, with a hint of opportunism. She’s not panicked like her mother or guilty like Marta—she’s calculating, already imagining how this could change their lives. Her emotional detachment makes her the most dangerous family member in this moment: she might push Marta toward reckless decisions.

Alice sits cross-legged in front of the TV, her attention glued to the screen as the news anchor speaks. She turns to Marta with blunt curiosity, her tone more excited …

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Affiliation

Thrombey Family

Familial Wealth Preservation and Inheritance Conflicts