“Women who obsess about their age and weight have too much time on their hands”
ByHannah Furness |
Actress Helen McCroryCREDIT: Photo: Clara Molden
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.
The actress Helen McCrory, and her father, Iain, a retired diplomat
by Danny Scott | April 13, 2014 | The Sunday Times
Helen, 45
Because of Dad’s job in the diplomatic service, home was wherever he happened to be posted — Norway, Tanzania, London, Paris. I’m sure some kids would have found that unsettling, but I thought it was wonderfully exciting. And it taught me a valuable lesson… different cultures do things in different ways, and there is no such thing as normal.
My earliest memories are of Africa and the countless hours spent hanging out with my parents. Dad only worked until 1pm, so he’d then come home to do Dad stuff, like fix my bicycle or tell me stories. If there was anything that needed doing, people would come to see him. Nothing terrified him and nothing bad could happen to me when I was with him.
I’d hate to think I’ve ended up marrying a version of my father — that would just be a bit too Greek! — but there are definite similarities between Damian [her husband, the actor Damian Lewis] and Dad. Damian is an alpha male; he looks after me. And like Dad, he’s got a great sense of humour. Dad still takes the piss out of me.
We were extremely fortunate to be able to invite actress Helen McCrory (OQ) to return to Queenswood to adjudicate our Drama Scholarship auditions on Monday 27 January.
by Hannah Gilchrist | November 1, 2013 | Red Magazine
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.
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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
