Daisy Ridley revealed that she was considered ‘intimidating and aggressive’ in the acting world, in response to her ‘enthusiastic’ nature.
The Star Wars actress, 28, appeared on the cover of the February issue of Tatler, where she posed for a sensational photo shoot and spoke in an interview about the difficulties she faced in the workplace.
She admitted that responses to her attitude left her questioning whether she should ‘change’, saying: ‘I was told I am intimidating … I remember thinking, “God, should I be a minor? Should I be quieter? “‘
Stunner: Daisy Ridley revealed that she was considered ‘intimidating and aggressive’ in the acting world, in response to her ‘enthusiastic’ nature
Daisy started her career in 2013, when she starred in a series of UK shows in minor roles, but it was her role in Star Wars that put her on the map.
The brunette beauty gained international prominence playing the lead role of Rey in the 2015 Star Wars sequel trilogy: The Force Awakens, The Last Jedi two years later and The Rise of Skywalker last year.
Daisy revealed that while she was filming the 2021 sci-fi movie Chaos Walking, she received the ‘intimidation’ tag while putting on her costume.
She explained: ” I was told that I am intimidating. That was on Chaos Walking. I was doing my hair, putting on my wig. I remember thinking, “God, should I be a minor? Should I be quieter? “‘
Changing things: She admitted that responses to her attitude left her wondering if she should ‘change’, saying: ‘I was told I am intimidating … I remember thinking, “God, should I be a minor? Should I be quieter? “‘
Filming: Daisy revealed that while she was filming the 2021 sci-fi movie Chaos Walking, she received the ‘intimidation’ tag while putting on her costume (pictured in the film)
Daisy recalled another similar incident, saying: ‘I was also called aggressive; my energy is “quite aggressive”. That was during a meeting with a director …
‘I was thinking,’ But why? Is it because I kept eye contact? Is it because I’m passionate about what we’re talking about? “I don’t know … Do you have that awful feeling of, God, am I not the way I think I am?
Speaking of keeping her private life private, she was asked whether she thinks being protected over romance is a sustainable existence as her star grows.
Main role: When asked ‘Why her?’ regarding the success of Star Wars, she said, “I know there were thousands of other actresses who could have done this.”
She said, ‘I don’t know. What I do know is that when I signed Star Wars, there was nothing in my contract that said, “Your life will be talked about.” ‘…
‘Seriously again, she says, no, what happened was:’ It got to the point where I realized that so much of my life was out there …
‘People knew my mother’s name, my father’s name, what my sisters do for a living. And I thought it would be nice to have something that was for me, that wasn’t for everyone. I just thought about keeping it separate. ‘
When asked ‘Why is she?’ regarding the success of Star Wars, she said: ” I know there were thousands of other actresses who could have done this …
“I think in the end I got to the point where I decided I had no problem with that. I have this magical luck. The stars lined up. I have to be OK with the incredible chance. ‘
Daisy spoke of her friendship with her Star Wars co-star, saying: ” We are only a month apart and we’ve always had that …
‘John worked harder than me. Totally different creation …
‘But there we were together. I never felt like I was doing this alone. ‘
The February issue of Tatler is available for digital download and newsstands on Monday, January 4.
Pals: Daisy talked about her friendship with her Star Wars co-star, saying, “We are only a month apart and we’ve always had each other in it.”