I did a year at Leeds, studying English. They basically threw me out, because I was taking too much time off to act. So I transferred to the Open University, because I could do it all online. By that point, I had admitted to myself that I had the acting bug. Holliday Grainger actadmitbasically share on social
'The Borgias' is quite good because it does stick quite steadfastly to historical fact, so a lot of people who are interested in the historical element will love watching it, but they were also a ridiculously dramatic family. Holliday Grainger borgiadramaticelement share on social
I was so tiny when my parents split up that I can't remember them ever being together. That was never an issue, as I guess I never went through the trauma of them splitting up. Holliday Grainger guessissueparent Change image and share on social
True love, especially first love, can be so tumultuous and passionate that it feels like a violent journey. Holliday Grainger feltjourneylove Change image and share on social
Long scenes of emotion are quite difficult - you've got to build up to them and make sure you're in the right emotional space. Holliday Grainger builddifficultemotion Change image and share on social
I'd love to do more independent films. Holliday Grainger filmindependentlove Change image and share on social
I'm developing a little crush on Michael Fassbender. Really unoriginal. Holliday Grainger crushdevelopfassbender Change image and share on social
I come from a very loving, stable background where I've been persuaded to just be myself and anything is possible. Holliday Grainger backgroundhavelove Change image and share on social
When I was younger, I was always being told I had a period face, but 'Bel Ami' was my first shot at it. Holliday Grainger amibelface Change image and share on social
I'm very lucky, as I've never ever felt any pressure from any producer to lose weight, whereas a lot of actresses have. Holliday Grainger actressfelthave Change image and share on social