by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | September 2, 2014
In September 2014, Damian and Helen participated in a civic-minded video to welcome U.S. President Barack Obama to Wales.
Women who obsess over their age and appearance have too much time on their hands, the actress Helen McCrory has said.
McCrory, the wife of Homeland star Damian Lewis, said so many women are now preoccupied with their weight and changing looks.
Saying her own upbringing had taught her “thing like that just don’t f—– matter”, she insisted her own self-worth would never be determined by her looks.
McCrory, who has appeared in The Queen, Skyfall and the Harry Potter franchise, has now paid tribute to her parents for instilling in her a refreshing approach to ageing.
Continue reading Helen McCrory: Women who obsess about their looks have too much time on their hands
It might be mid-August when we meet Helen McCrory to shoot Red’s December issue, but her hilarious cackle tells you she is looking forward to the festive break. Within minutes, she has the whole team laughing hysterically about her recent purchase of two miniature hamsters and her search for the perfect Emmy dress (her husband Damian Lewis was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as Nicholas Brody in Homeland).
Fast forward three hours and it’’s starting to feel festive. Talk has turned to winding down for the Christmas break, but for one of the UK’’s leading actresses, she’ll be cutting it to the wire.
Continue reading Helen McCrory: Behind the Scenes on the December Issue Christmas Party Shoot
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Helen McCrory is an actress. She is currently appearing in BBC2’s crime drama, Peaky Blinders, which concludes this Thursday at 9pm
First holiday memory?
Buying a postcard in the Seychelles of a flamenco dancer. The dress was sewn with cotton: she had black hair and a yellow dress, bright red beads and a castanet. I thought it was the most beautiful thing I’d ever seen. It’s had a huge influence on my wardrobe ever since. My father was a diplomat so we lived in Africa – in Cameroon and Tanzania – and also in Norway and Paris.
Favourite place in the British Isles?
Wales. We go to Damian’s family [McCrory is married to the actor, Damian Lewis]. They have a place in the Brecon Beacons. My grandfather, who is also Welsh, used to call it “God’s country”. I might not be religious, but I do agree.
Ideal travelling companion?
My husband, Damian. I think that might be quite a few people’s answer, but I just happen to be married to him. We travel a lot and he’s ideal because he’s very interested in where we go and in meeting people. He always reserves judgement. I think that’s very important.
Beach bum, culture vulture or adrenalin junkie?
We just got back from the north of Ibiza. I loved discovering all those little coves, the little beaches and eating really good sardines on plastic tables in huts beside the beach. We walked around the Old Town and sailed on a yacht. I was completely charmed. Continue reading My Life in Travel: Helen McCrory
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