Caren was born and raised in Rustenberg, South Africa with her three older siblings. Her family immigrated to New Zealand when she was 12 where she began acting in high school theatre productions. She went on to study Art and Design at University, majoring in animation and illustration. After graduating she returned to theatre briefly and then began working in television and film. In 2014, Caren was nominated for the Graham Kennedy Award and a Logie Award for her work in Australia. Her role in Slow West directed by John Mclean, in which she stars opposite Michael Fassbender and Kodi Smith-McPhee, was her international feature film debut. She will also be appearing in Derek Cianfrance's upcoming Light Between Oceans. (오뜨랑에서 실시간으로 번역된 한글 프로필도 확인할 수 있어요) 2023년 마쉬왕의 딸에서 Beth 역을 맡았다. 2021년 초원의 역습에서 Claire 역을 맡았다. 2020년 언힌지드에서 Rachel Flynn 역을 맡았다.