Downton Abbey's Laura Carmichael As You've Never Seen Her Before
Downton Abbey's Laura Carmichael As You've Never Seen Her Before
Rosy Cherrington— The Huffington Post UK
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You may be used to seeing her in 1920s period costume, but you better get used to Laura Carmichael in regular clothes... not just because Downton Abbey is coming to an end, but to fully appreciate her amazing new shoot in British InStyle.
The 29-year-old actress lights up the magazine's pages rocking the best of geek chic from the autumn/winter catwalks, along with sharing her experiences on the cult ITV show.
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On not expecting Downton Abbey to get so big…
"It was my first TV job so I would have been happy if just my mum had watched it. When people started going mad for it I remember Hugh Bonneville saying to me, 'Laura, they don't all go like this, this is quite a good first job you know."
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On playing Lady Edith…
"I've always loved her. But there are moments when you have to take a breath from someone who is so unhappy all of the time and remember it's pretend. She's catty and vulnerable but brave and resilient."
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On getting star-struck working while working with actress Shirley MacLaine…
"Our director spoke to us quietly and said, 'Girls, can you look less in awe? She's meant to be your grandmother.' We spent the week soaking up all her amazing gossip about hanging out with Elizabeth Taylor and Carrie Fisher."
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On watching the Downton Christmas special with her family…
"They always want to watch it with me. I tend to drink a lot of red wine and text Michelle (Dockery) and Lily (James) to see of they're being made to do the same. I end up watching it through my fingers."
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To read the feature in full, see the November issue of British InStyle, on sale 1 October. Also available as digital edition through Apple Newsstand.
SEE ALSO:
The wit and wisdom of Downton Abbey's Dowager Countess
'At my age, one must ration one's excitement.'(01 of18)
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'No one wants to kiss a girl in black.'(02 of18)
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'There's nothing simpler than avoiding people you don't like. Avoiding one's friends, that's the real test.'(03 of18)
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'Every woman goes down the aisle with half the story hidden.'(04 of18)
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'When I'm with her, I'm reminded of the virtues of the English.'(05 of18)
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'It's the job of grandmothers to interfere.'(06 of18)
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'Principles are like prayers; noble, of course, but awkward at a party.'(07 of18)
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'Stop whining and find something to do.'(08 of18)
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'I wonder your halo doesn't grow heavy, it must be like wearing a tiara round the clock.'(09 of18)
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'A woman of my age can face reality far better than most men.'(10 of18)
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'Vulgarity is no substitute for wit.'(11 of18)
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'Why does every day involve a fight with an American?(12 of18)
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'Men notice nothing.'(13 of18)
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'I'm so sorry, I thought you were a waiter.' (14 of18)
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'One can’t go to pieces at the death of every foreigner. We’d all be in a constant state of collapse whenever we opened a newspaper.'(15 of18)
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'I am a woman, Mary. I can be as contrary as I choose.'(16 of18)
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'What is a weekend?'(17 of18)
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'Don't be defeatist, dear. It's very middle class.'(18 of18)