Lily James
Lily James
Lily Chloe Ninette Thomson, better known as Lily James, is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Lady Rose Aldridge in the ITV period drama Downton Abbey, and the title role in the 2015 Disney film Cinderella...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionTV Actress
Date of Birth5 April 1989
CityEsher, England
family incredible nina played quite remember themselves thinking
I played Nina in 'The Seagull,' and I remember thinking it's incredible to see all the actresses in the past that've played her. It's quite strengthening. You feel a part of the family of actresses going through and giving something of themselves to the role.
confident thin trying
I think it's so important to be healthy and confident and natural. And not put too much stress on trying to be thin - I don't get the thin, thin thing at all.
amazing love mum thinks
My mum thinks I'm amazing at everything. That unconditional love is just the most precious thing you can have.
drama thinking zombie
I think that period dramas just need zombies.
blow thinking action
I am absolutely desperate to do an action movie. And not to blow my own trumpet or anything, but I actually think I'm good at it. I did it all. I was really into the routines and the choreography. I used to dance when I was younger, and so I think that came in handy.
princess thinking white
The first Disney movie I saw I think was 'Snow White.' I loved all the Disney princess movies.
morning thinking work-out
I think it's probably best to work out in the morning to get it out of the way. My ultimate top tip is to drag yourself, even if you have to roll yourself out of your bed and in to a sit-up - it's really not that bad once you start.
directed disney kenneth people worked
People talk a lot about, 'You're a Disney princess! You're Cinderella!' and this and that. But for me, it's all about the fact that I worked with Cate Blanchett and was directed by Kenneth Branagh. That's the 'Cinderella' story for me.
diet filming
Diet Coke is the only way I get through filming because I get so tired.
cool pretend
You have to pretend to be cool, which I never am.
kate
To be honest, when I was growing up - I think it's because of Kate Winslet and 'Titanic' - I always wanted to do period.
falling life love sharing
There's nothing wrong with falling in love and sharing your life with someone.
board brothers came cupboard games time
When the board games came out of the cupboard when I was a kid, I had to beat my two brothers every time.
asking audition shut takes truth whether
I think our sense as actors of what we've just done - whether or not it be in an audition - is usually really not connected to any truth. I'm always asking for more takes and more goes. I think I just need to shut up and listen.