[6] Along with Platt and Beanie Feldstein, another childhood friend, Gordon formed a group called the Theater Geeks of America, which often performed at local retirement homes.

[3] She regularly watched the sketch-comedy series Saturday Night Live and attended performances by comedy troupe The Groundlings, leading her to an interest pursuing comedic acting.

[8] She briefly attended New York University, leaving after two weeks due to dissatisfaction with her program, and instead enrolled in night classes and worked as a hostess at Balthazar.

[4][9] In 2021, Gordon appeared in Emma Seligman's debut feature film Shiva Baby, playing Rachel Sennott's ex-girlfriend, Maya.

[19] While editing the film, Gordon was offered the role of Jeremy Allen White's love interest, Claire, in the second season of The Bear, which premiered in June 2023.