If Sarah from People We Meet on Vacation instantly sparked a sense of déjà vu, you’re not imagining it. There’s a reason the actress feels so familiar and it has everything to do with a steadily built career that has been quietly gaining momentum long before this latest buzzworthy role.Sarah is Alex's (Tom Blyth) high-school sweetheart in Netflix's latest romantic comedy film, People We Meet on Vacation, based on the best-selling book by Emily Henry.American actress Sarah Catherine Hook plays the character of Sarah in the movie. If the name still doesn't ring a bell, the actress appeared as Piper Ratliff in Mike White's The White Lotus Season 3. Before stepping into the colourful and charming world of Henry's narrative, Hook gained prominence as Piper, one of the elite guests at White's titular hotel chain in HBO's black comedy series.More on this in our story.The White Lotus actress Sarah Catherine Hook plays Sarah in People We Meet on Vacation View this post on Instagram Instagram PostTo scratch that curious itch on the back of your head, Alex's high-school sweetheart and on-and-off girlfriend throughout People We Meet on Vacation, feels familiar because she is played by actress Sarah Catherine Hook.In 2021, Hook bagged the role of Debbie in the popular horror film The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It. The actress has an impressive resume of small-screen titles, namely Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, NOS4A2 and Monsterland. However, she gained prominence through her lead role in Netflix's 2022 supernatural teen drama series First Kill. Hook played Juliette Fairmont, the central teenage vampire who is required to make her First Kill to enter adulthood.The actress then appeared in the main role of Caroline Merteuil in Prime Video's drama series Cruel Intentions, a modern retelling of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos' 1782 novel Les Liaisons dangereuses.Mike White's The White Lotus Season 3 marked a breakout role for Sarah Catherine Hook, as she played the charming Piper Ratliff, the youngest in the chaotic Ratliff family. Hook's character was central in a major conflict in the Thailand-set season, which had a shocking resolution.Sarah is Alex's high-school girlfriend in People We Meet on VacationWhile People We Meet on Vacation is a slow-burning romance between Alex and Poppy, Sarah plays a huge part in the former's life. As Alex navigates his complicated feelings for his best friend across the annual luxurious summer trips they take in different locations, he maintains an on-and-off relationship with Sarah, his high-school sweetheart, who provides him with stability in contrast to the adventurous life he leads with Poppy.In their pivotal Tuscany trip in People We Meet on Vacation, Poppy lets her intrusive thoughts win and is about to kiss Alex after having a pregnancy scare, when her best friend halts them. Poppy apologizes immediately after but this incident shakes the foundation of their friendship and forces Alex to propose to Sarah in a panic. This incident puts a strain on Alex and Poppy's dynamics and practically ends their years-long friendship and annual summer trips.In the climax of People We Meet on Vacation, when Alex and Poppy meet at the former's brother's wedding in Barcelona, Poppy finally learns that Alex broke up with Sarah because of her. As she feels guilty, she crosses paths with Sarah at the airport, who switched careers (as a flight attendant) after her breakup with Alex. While there was visible tension between the two women, Poppy apologized to Sarah for straining her relationship with Alex but the latter woman reflected that the couple was not meant to be.As Alex and Poppy finally come together, Sarah begins a new chapter in her life.People We Meet on Vacation is streaming on Netflix.For the latest scoops on your favorite TV shows and movies, follow Soap Central.