Growing up, I was always prancing around and singing... and I just never really stopped. Lily James growprancesing Change image and share on social
The world of the flapper - live free, wild and young - that energy is intoxicating. It's nice to inject that into the more controlled 'Downton' way of living. Lily James controldowntonenergy Change image and share on social
I really want to play interesting roles, but you want to work, so it's a balancing game. Lily James balancegameinterest Change image and share on social
I played Nina in 'The Seagull,' and I remember thinking it's incredible to see all the actresses in the past that've played her. It's quite strengthening. You feel a part of the family of actresses going through and giving something of themselves to the role. Lily James actressfamilyfeel share on social
The Twenties outfits are all about freedom and loose, flowing lines, whereas in 'Cinderella,' I had to wear corsets and big huge skirts. Lily James bigcinderellacorset Change image and share on social
As an actor, you get a bit itchy to do something entirely different. Lily James actorbiteitchy Change image and share on social
It took me a while to warm to the '20s costumes on 'Downton.' I love it when women accentuate their curves, and that era was all about hiding them. The shapes they wore then were in tune with female empowerment. Cutting off their hair and hiding their busts was a way of saying, 'We're equal to men!' Lily James 20saccentuatebust share on social
I love London, but I love traveling, and I don't think I'll be here forever. Possibly, I'd like to move to New York and do a play in New York. Lily James foreverlondonlove Change image and share on social