I think I remember being held by my mum as a baby. Olivia Colman babyholdmum Change image and share on social
If the script's good, everything you need is in there. I just try and feel it, and do it honestly. I also don't learn things for auditions, because I feel like it's just a test of memorizing rather than being real. Maybe every other actor would think that was terrible, I don't know. But it seems to have worked for me, so far. Olivia Colman actorauditionfeel share on social
I used to want to be in 'Downton' because I had never been in a period drama, but then I did 'The Suspicions of Mr Whicher' and had to wear one of those frocks and... I didn't feel very comfortable. Olivia Colman comfortabledowntondrama Change image and share on social
I'm not a pin-up, thankfully. I'm not suggesting I feel unconfident. I am beautiful to my husband. I am beautiful to my friends. I feel sexy and all those things with the people I love. Olivia Colman beautifulfeelfriend Change image and share on social
I suppose I have played a lot of put-upon women, but it's never bothered me. They've never been weak - they've always got steel in them. Olivia Colman botherhavelot Change image and share on social
The first time I did a school play was the first time I felt I was good at anything at all. I just loved it. Olivia Colman feltgoodlove Change image and share on social
You can over-think things. If the script's good, everything you need is in there. I just try and feel it and do it honestly. I also don't learn things for auditions, because I feel like it's just a test of memorising rather than being real. Olivia Colman auditionfeelgood share on social
It gets slightly daunting if you're watching the telly and everybody's gorgeous. It's just so rubbish. And I'm grateful that it's not so much anymore - it's great to see. Olivia Colman anymoredauntgorgeous Change image and share on social
I think each person you play has a little bit of you in it - you can't really help that. Olivia Colman bitepersonplay Change image and share on social
I did a forward roll for the kids the other day, thinking it'd be a breeze like it was when I was six, and I had to lie flat for about 20 minutes afterwards - 'Leave mummy alone; she's feeling a bit dizzy.' Olivia Colman bitebreezeday share on social