Playing a plainer role means everything is dependent on the credentials of the actor, not the fact that they are as pretty as Julia Roberts. People start to look at their talent rather than their appearance. And playing the ugly part often means less time in the make-up chair, which is a great benefit on set.

When I emerge from filming I feel slightly out of synch with real life, but it's also a relief.

I've not sat with my agent going: 'Where is the next hopeless girl I can play?' They just come along.

I think it must be so hard to start your career with everyone going on about how gorgeous you are. To be in that bracket must be so pressurised.

I have such a huge girl crush on Beyonce.

In the U.K., there is a sort of obsession with class.

I'm from Southampton.