People think of me as a privileged young girl born to wear a chiffon party dress. I was born into a big acting family, and although I absolutely adore them, it's taken me time to work out how or where I feel comfortable. Emilia Fox absolutelyactadore share on social
I'm the joke of the family with cooking because I've never done it - primarily because I've been surrounded by people who are so good at it. Mum's brilliant. Boyfriends have always been good at it. I'm waiting for my inner chef to be released. Emilia Fox boyfriendbrilliantchef share on social
I didn't realise my upbringing was unusual until my teens. As the child of two actors, I presumed that visiting film sets and being surrounded by colourful characters was normal. Emilia Fox actorcharacterchild Change image and share on social
I was an only child for 15 years and then this lovely present, Fred, came along. It was great - it meant I had my teenage years with a little one around. Emilia Fox childfredgreat Change image and share on social
In acting, every day is different, and I guess it appeals to my storytelling imagination. But I've been very fortunate to get the chance to do what I want to do and earn a living from it to pay the mortgage. Emilia Fox actappealchance share on social
Every day I fantasise about situations and little themes I see in front of me that would make a good beginning of a story. But one has to be disciplined and just sit down and do it. Emilia Fox begindaydiscipline Change image and share on social
I just get up and live my life for today - try and deal with it as it comes. Emilia Fox deallifelive Change image and share on social
I've always been brought up to stand on my own two feet and not rely too heavily on everyone else around me. Emilia Fox bringfoothave Change image and share on social
My parents never pressured me except to advise me against acting. Emilia Fox actadviseparent Change image and share on social
I made it to Oxford, but it is not that I am particularly clever, much more that I am a worker bee. Emilia Fox beeclevermake Change image and share on social
