Daisy Edgar-Jones has opened up about her Normal People character Marianne’s famous fringe – admitting it was a “break-up haircut”.
The actress revealed that the fringe was her “secret power”, as she landed the role in a hit series the following week.
“It’s so funny. I got the fringe as a sort of break-up haircut after I came really close to a job and didn’t get it,” the 22-year-old confessed to Harper’s Bazaar UK.
“The next week I had another audition for [the television series] War of the Worlds and got the part – I can act better with a fringe, it’s my secret power!”
Daisy said she was “really proud” of Normal People, which reached record-breaking viewing figures and received critical acclaim after its’ debut in April.
“It’s so raw and honest. We’re not just seeing a glossy, honeymoon portrayal of love, we’re seeing the rust of life.”
“It’s the truth of growing up,” she added.
“When I got the part, I was very excited,” she continued, “Then I had the fear settle in, the imposter syndrome of thinking, have they actually got it wrong?”
“I learnt a lot during filming about being more confident in my voice and not feeling like I have to quieten it.”
“It’s hard to come to terms with the success because it hasn’t been tangible.”
Opening up about her relationship with Paul Mescal, Daisy admitted that their friendship allowed them to feel comfortable while shooting the show’s intimate scenes.
“It was about creating a real friendship with Paul so we could trust each other.”
“I’m lucky he and I understand each other and have a very similar sense of humour. Neither Paul nor I are ever sexualised in those moments. It’s just a story of young love.”
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