Girls in scripts are often pretty but brainless, or geeky and no one likes them, so it's great to find richer roles. Chalk and cheese aspects of people are very interesting to play. Jessica Brown Findlay aspectbrainlesschalk 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'm starting to shake it off, I am quite self-conscious, and it's only when I'm playing roles that I can escape that. The older I get, the more people tell me it's absolutely fine to be the way you are with all your quirks and nuances, and I wish I'd learnt that younger - I would have relaxed a bit more. Jessica Brown Findlay absolutelybiteconscious share on social
I filmed 'Albatross' before I got 'Downton.' It's a coming-of-age movie about this girl who leaps into this family's life, like a whirlwind. She's ballsy and brash and wonderful, it was such an amazing character to play. Jessica Brown Findlay agealbatrossamaze share on social
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
You don't automatically assume everyone will fall for a period drama. Jessica Brown Findlay assumeautomaticallydrama Change image and share on social
I remember stealing some pic n' mix when I was seven; when I got out of the shop, I burst into tears. Jessica Brown Findlay burstmixpic Change image and 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'm hungry for a cold and mean character. I'd love it if someone thought I could play gritty. I want to play a baddie - someone really scary. Jessica Brown Findlay baddiecharactercold 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