Because I never set out to be an actress, I always feel so lucky and grateful. There are so many people who are really desperate to be stars, and it was completely the opposite for me - I fell into it.

I know so many acting careers that are deliberately kickstarted by a publicist placing a bit of rubbish in a newspaper. And I don't want that. If someone recognises me, I want it to be because they've seen me in something, not because they have seen me at something.

I've chosen not to talk about my really private life to the press - I've never invited a huge amount of attention.

If you were to do a line-up of past suitors, it's definitely a very eclectic group, is all I'll say.

I'm very grateful that I have one of those faces that seems to blend back into the crowd. A lot of people pay lip service to wanting a normal life, but it's actually very important to me.

I don't want to be famous. I like to be able to sit in a cafe and watch the world go by and observe people.

I don't want to be known for anything other than the fact that I play characters in movies.