Daisy Ridley Opens Up About Graves’ Disease & Comments About Her Hair

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As a fervent admirer of Daisy Ridley’s acting prowess, I find her latest role in “Magpie” nothing short of extraordinary. Her ability to immerse herself so deeply into her characters, even at the cost of her own wellbeing, is truly awe-inspiring. The intensity she brings to her performances, as evidenced by her portrayal of Anette in Magpie, is commendable.

Emotionally intense roles can certainly take their role on actors. Bill Skarsgård once reported he left like he was losing his mind while portraying Pennywise in the latest adaptation of Stephen King’s It, for example. In a more recent thriller starring Daisy Ridley, the Star Wars alum would later reveal that her damsel-in-distress turn for Magpie was so intense during production that she thought her physical ailments surrounding the production must have been tied to the stress. Ridley opened up to Women’s Health that she later discovered it was Graves’ Disease which was causing said ailments. It says something that she equated the performance with the effects of that disease, and MovieWeb caught up with her more recently to learn about the taxing process of bringing Magpie to life.

Ridley shares that she didn’t feel unwell during the filming; it was after the shoot. This led her to ponder, “Is this feeling due to the lingering tension of playing this character?” Moreover, she had been working consistently, returning from Sundance the same day they started shooting “Magpie.” Additionally, she mentions that the production aspect, which involves considering factors like marketability and respecting everyone’s time invested, is not her favorite part. It’s not only about creating the film we want to see, but also about ensuring it can be sold and honoring all those who contributed. She also adds:

I must admit, emotional stress has a significant impact on my physical well-being. To be clear, disregarding any health issues, the experience was peculiar. During the shoot, I managed to maintain a sense of normalcy, but by the end, I could feel my shoulders creeping up towards my ears from holding onto so much tension. However, it took some time to fully release that emotional burden afterward.

The ‘Scrutiny’ of Modern Society

In Ridley’s recent act, one standout aspect of her character Anette in the film Magpie, a role she co-created with her husband Tom Bateman, is her distinctive short hairstyle. Ridley shared insights on how this hairdo significantly influenced the plot of Magpie, a tale about a mother of two (portrayed by Ridley) whose husband, played shady antics with a movie star amidst a local film production.

When I decided to shave my head, people commented, “That’s courageous,” which left me puzzled and thinking, “What on earth are you referring to?” The attention women receive when they change their hairstyle, and the historical significance of such a change, was something that struck me. There are also powerful portrayals in films like “Rosemary’s Baby” that come to mind. However, my decision had already been made, and we incorporated this idea into our narrative later on.

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2024-10-27 04:03