I am a Topshop homing pigeon! I can walk into the Oxford Circus branch and ferret out the best bits in minutes.

I like Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, as its great for soothing dry skin and adding shine. I use it instead of balm, too.

Daphne Guinness, who makes couture seem wearable, is an icon who influences what I wear.

I've read 'Valley of the Dolls' at least four times. It's so epic!

I grew up in London. My parents and I lived in West Norwood, then we moved to Norbury, and I went to the Brit School. I'm a South London girl at heart.

My first job was a film called 'Storm Damage' for the BBC. I was 16 and working with really respected British actors. I didn't have an agent at the time, and it kind of threw me into real acting.

When someone comes to visit me, they have to bring tea - you can't stay in my house if you don't bring me tea.