“The worst is when men try too hard, because it's not very masculine. Your outfit has to look like 'Oh, I just grabbed that.' Not too calculated. Jeans, a t-shirt: the simpler the better.”
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“The worst is when men try too hard, because it's not very masculine. Your outfit has to look like 'Oh, I just grabbed that.' Not too calculated. Jeans, a t-shirt: the simpler the better.”
“I don't wear base, as I don't like to cover up my freckles, but I couldn't live without YSL Touche Eclat for hiding my under-eye circles. I love the smoky-eye look, so I use Dior's 5-Colour...”
“I'm not really involved with politics... I'm living in my cocoon with my classical music around.”
“I love fashion from the 1930s and '40s - shoulder pads, high waists, things with structure. That is classy for me. Andrea Riseborough from the Madonna movie 'W.E.' had an amazing wardrobe.”
“I always start the day with a cup of hot water and lemon - I find it really cleanses and hydrates me. I have very sensitive, dry skin, so I have to be careful about what I put on my face. My...”
“I think British men build up the idea of us French girls having some magic extra sex appeal so much, they lose their heads. I can't really understand the whole thing - but it makes me laugh....”
“It's quite hard to find a ballsy or complex character. So the roles I've taken are those. Lot's of people put me in the dark category.”
“I like characters who have strong facades and then have secrets. They have cracks.”
“I also liked Daniel Craig. He's not like any other Bond. So we'll see. In 10 years I might be cursed for doing it, but I'm very grateful for what it has done for me.”
“I think it's very important to recognize talent in all facets of filmmaking. Making a movie is such a lengthy and intense experience, so it's wonderful to honour actors, directors, producers...”
“England understands good Chinese, Japanese and Indian cuisine; in France, we just get French.”
“Traditional British desserts with lots of custard are my biggest weakness - I particularly love the puds at St. John restaurant in East London.”
“My mother did movies from the New Wave, but I was quite shocked I didn't know much about that period. Bernado showed us film of the demonstrations of the time.”
“I struggle to watch myself in any scene, to be honest. What's done is done. I wish I was able to watch myself, as it would really help me develop as an actor. But I'm not brave enough. It's...”
“I like style. For Dior, I did more of a collaboration shoot, not just a single image - so there was more to it. It's a very prestigious brand. I like their style and feel like their style is...”
“A lot of the films now are more focused on the visuals than on the actors. I think all directors should go to drama school.”
“At drama school, I always picked the really evil roles. It's a great way to deal with your everyday emotions.”
“I am a dreamer. Seriously, I'm living on another planet.”
“When I'm at an event, I like to be an eccentric dresser. I will just keep wearing what I like.”
“Success is very ephemeral. You depend entirely on the desire of others, which makes it difficult to relax.”