Oscar nominated British actress, Felicity Jones, takes the plunge for Violet Grey’s The Violet Files magazine and reveals what it’s been like since her life-changing role has placed her in the Hollywood spotlight. With candor and humor, the Theory of Everything star describes her celebrity “pinch me” moments as she breaks into leading lady territory. Shot at a sprawling estate in the Hollywood Hills, the story is set to go live at VioletGrey.com
Felicity Jones takes the plunge for Violet Grey
Felicity Jones takes the plunge for Violet Grey
On her Oscar nomination day eating ritual:
“I just needed some junk food,” she says, explaining her lunch of Chicken McNuggets and French fries. “I woke up at 4am and was so nervous I couldn’t get back to sleep. But it’s been a pretty awesome day.”
On how she unwinds:
…She dutifully keeps up with the Kardashians. “Watching their show is so relaxing,” she says. “It’s how I switch off. And they all have an incredible work ethic, don’t they?”
Felicity Jones takes the plunge for Violet Grey
On what city she feels most beautiful:
In Paris or Barcelona, you feel your sexuality just from being female. It’s something England and America should definitely adopt.
On why she changed her mind and accepted the Oscar-nominated role as Jane Wilde Hawking in Theory of Everything:
“I found Jane both complicated and incredibly courageous.”
On what her character in The Theory of Everything would smell like:
“Flowers in the meadow. She has an earthiness and simplicity of presence.”
On what movie makes her cry:
“Notting Hill. I love that movie. And I couldn’t stop crying when I watched Blue Valentine. It was so moving and emotional.”
Felicity Jones takes the plunge for Violet Grey
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Sabrina Bedrani, makeup artist and Dior Beauty ambassador, created Felicity Jones’ smoky iridescent eye. For a breakdown on how to get the look—and products used—check out Sabrina’s smoky eye tutorial here: Makeup by: Sabrina Bedrani, Hair by: Alex Polillo, Nails by: Debbie Leavitt
