The Hideaway Actress is Christine Lahti, a five-letter word. Christine Lahti is an American actress and director who has been active in the entertainment industry since the 1970s. She is best known for her roles in films such as Housekeeping, Running on Empty, and The Execution of Private Slovik. She has also appeared in television shows such as Chicago Hope, Jack & Jill, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. Lahti won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the 1995 film Leaving Las Vegas.