The amount of speculation surrounding my romantic life is astounding. It's strange how involved people get: invested and angry, really disappointed.

I can't wait to be seen as a woman. But I know I probably have to contribute to that with behaviour.

I lived my twenties in a very public manner and if anyone's twenties are documented it's not always going to be pretty.

With acting, there is a level of anonymity which is conducive to your profession. There are examples of very public people who are on the cover of every celebrity magazine but can't open a film.

I think I underestimated the way people bracket you.

I once used henna to dye my hair brown for an audition, thinking I was being clever as it's all natural.

I've wanted to be an actress for as long as I can remember, and I can say I was almost born in the theatre. My mum went into labour while she was watching The Nutcracker Suite in New York - apparently I was kicking like mad.