It's people's worst fantasy to see their partner kissing someone else, even though it's a job and it's not real.

I'm deeply ambitious and I always have been.

Mum wasn't at all religious, but she thought that going to the theatre was as important a ceremonial, communal experience that a person could have.

I can't imagine it if beauty was the only currency I used as an actress. It just doesn't interest me.

My first job was a Greek tragedy, and ever since, one job just seemed to roll onto the next. I've been terribly lucky.

I think Brits probably feel that Americans are more like us than vice-versa, if that makes sense. Because we get everything American over here in Britain, but yet there are things which are staunchly English that you guys don't have.

I think it's always easier to play parts that you have something concrete that you can relate to.