I trained as a ballet dancer and fell in love with Rudolf Nureyev; I thought him the most beautiful creature. My mum had to break it to me that not only was he gay, but he was dead. Jessica Brown Findlay balletbeautifulbreak Change image and share on social
The first episodes I actually read for 'Downton,' Sybil was really intimidated and hadn't come into her own. So it's only in Series Two that she's become so headstrong. In general, I find it exciting to play strong, female roles because they're shocking. Jessica Brown Findlay downtonepisodeexcit share on social
Everything you listen to when you are 17 should be embarrassing, otherwise you are way too cool. Jessica Brown Findlay coolembarrasslisten Change image and share on social
You don't automatically assume everyone will fall for a period drama. Jessica Brown Findlay assumeautomaticallydrama Change image and share on social
I like to accessorise shirts with a little ribbon tied round my collar or a country style ascot. I've also sewed little hearts on some of my sleeves which I've done for years because I always wear my heart on my sleeve so if you see a little embroidered heart on my clothes, that's why! Jessica Brown Findlay accessoriseascotclothe share on social
I have endless playlists on my iPod so will throw on, say, Bruce Springsteen or The Smiths, depending on what kind of day I'm going to have. Jessica Brown Findlay brucedaydepend Change image and share on social
I've been told I make a very good brew. Jessica Brown Findlay brewgoodhave Change image and share on social
I just really think every job I do, I get this gypsy attitude to money. Jessica Brown Findlay attitudegypsyjob Change image and share on social