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

I don't really get recognised very much.

Being at home is a job in itself and raising a family for sure.

It's beneficial to play against your type; to be chameleon-like.

I have such a huge girl crush on Beyonce.

I did all sorts of jobs after drama school - working in a bar, as a teaching assistant. I probably learned as much from them as I did at drama school.

When I'm in a tricky situation I often think: 'What would Beyonce do?' It helps.