the present invention generally relates to a packer for creating a seal in an annular area . in one aspect , a packer cup for use in a wellbore is provided . the packer cup includes a base and a first seal segment having a first end and a second end . the first end of the first seal segment is attached to the base . the packer cup further includes a second seal segment that is spaced apart from the base . the second seal segment is attached to the second end of the first seal segment , wherein each seal segment is configured to move from a retracted shape to an expanded shape upon activation of the respective seal segment . in another aspect , a method for creating a seal between a tubular and a wellbore is provided . in a further aspect , a packer is provided .