Id love to work in the States; Id love to work anywhere where you get a good script and a good part to play. But I do love British film as well.

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

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

My history teacher was utterly terrifying, but her lessons were very inspiring. She got me interested in people and stories, which then led me to acting.

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.

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.

I'm from Southampton.