Agyness Deyn
Birthday:
16 February 1983, Littleborough, Manchester, UK
Birth Name:
Laura Hollins
Height:
175 cm
Agyness Deyn was born on February 16, 1983 in Littleborough, Manchester, UK as Laura Hollins. She is an actress, known for Clash of the Titans (2010), The White King (2016) and Pusher (2012). She has been married to Joel McAndrew since August 28, 2016. She was previously married to Giovanni Ribisi.
The fact is I'm choosy, but mainly about a man's character. He has to be interesting, funny and clever. I don't even mind if he's not very g...Show more »
The fact is I'm choosy, but mainly about a man's character. He has to be interesting, funny and clever. I don't even mind if he's not very good-looking. Show less «
I think modelling was like the university of life, really. You get to travel but you get thrown into this adult world, which is kind of quit...Show more »
I think modelling was like the university of life, really. You get to travel but you get thrown into this adult world, which is kind of quite scary. Show less «
Fashion isn't me, even though I work in it. It's just materialistic stuff.
Fashion isn't me, even though I work in it. It's just materialistic stuff.
I'd love to have tea and scones with the Queen; she's my idol.
I'd love to have tea and scones with the Queen; she's my idol.
I don't think a name defines the core of who you are.
I don't think a name defines the core of who you are.
I'm not the new anything; I'm just Agyness.
I'm not the new anything; I'm just Agyness.
I want to play positive role models - women who mean something to other women.
I want to play positive role models - women who mean something to other women.
I've always been really private about my personal life. I don't talk about it.
I've always been really private about my personal life. I don't talk about it.
I've never had formal drama-school training; I've just picked things up as I've gone along.
I've never had formal drama-school training; I've just picked things up as I've gone along.
I've always got on with lads, more than I have with girls.
I've always got on with lads, more than I have with girls.
I love 'Breathless,' and 'Paris, Texas,' and 'Badlands.' I was obsessed with those films in my teens. I remember watching 'Badlands' and bei...Show more »
I love 'Breathless,' and 'Paris, Texas,' and 'Badlands.' I was obsessed with those films in my teens. I remember watching 'Badlands' and being amazed that there were these scenes in which nobody said anything and the silence told the whole story. Show less «
Well, I suppose I've never really had a lifestyle that needs upkeep. I don't get cabs; I'm on the Tube with my Oyster card.
Well, I suppose I've never really had a lifestyle that needs upkeep. I don't get cabs; I'm on the Tube with my Oyster card.
A lot of stuff written about me is rubbish. I don't know where they get it from, sometimes.
A lot of stuff written about me is rubbish. I don't know where they get it from, sometimes.
When you're young, you say it how it is, and even your views are, like, 'This is totally the truth', 'cos you don't know any difference, so ...Show more »
When you're young, you say it how it is, and even your views are, like, 'This is totally the truth', 'cos you don't know any difference, so there's a real confidence in your way of thinking. Show less «
Not just in modeling, but in society, there's so much pressure about what a woman should be, and, of course, it's just so unobtainable. You ...Show more »
Not just in modeling, but in society, there's so much pressure about what a woman should be, and, of course, it's just so unobtainable. You can never become that thing, because it's such a projection. Show less «
Modelling is only about the look. In acting, it's the feel that matters.
Modelling is only about the look. In acting, it's the feel that matters.
I don't expect that because I was successful in one field that I will then get a ride of passage into another.
I don't expect that because I was successful in one field that I will then get a ride of passage into another.
I never knew modelling was what I wanted to do. I was just meandering through life having fun, having a laugh with my friends.
I never knew modelling was what I wanted to do. I was just meandering through life having fun, having a laugh with my friends.
I'd like a relationship that was like two tree trunks side by side, strong but independent.
I'd like a relationship that was like two tree trunks side by side, strong but independent.
If you have a connection to someone, it doesn't matter what their exterior is.
If you have a connection to someone, it doesn't matter what their exterior is.
I don't really see myself as a big supermodel.
I don't really see myself as a big supermodel.
I dress like a tomboy.
I dress like a tomboy.
I don't have that many friends.
I don't have that many friends.
I don't really go to fashion parties; they're not my scene.
I don't really go to fashion parties; they're not my scene.
I know I'm no Whitney Houston.
I know I'm no Whitney Houston.
My mum used to always dress me and my sister in matching Laura Ashley dresses. And I'd be like, 'Mum, I just wanna wear my Doc Martens!'
My mum used to always dress me and my sister in matching Laura Ashley dresses. And I'd be like, 'Mum, I just wanna wear my Doc Martens!'
It is so inspiring when you come across a woman who is very strong and dedicated and is amazing at what they do. That's how I feel about Mer...Show more »
It is so inspiring when you come across a woman who is very strong and dedicated and is amazing at what they do. That's how I feel about Meryl Streep. You watch her, and you can't help but notice all of that about her. She's so influential. Show less «
Laughing is, like, my favorite thing to do.
Laughing is, like, my favorite thing to do.
When I first started modelling, as I was walking down the catwalk I just thought, 'Please don't fall over, please don't fall over, please do...Show more »
When I first started modelling, as I was walking down the catwalk I just thought, 'Please don't fall over, please don't fall over, please don't fall over!' Show less «
For modelling, you have to be such a strong person in a way - or seen to be a strong person, do you know what I mean? But in acting you have...Show more »
For modelling, you have to be such a strong person in a way - or seen to be a strong person, do you know what I mean? But in acting you have to get in touch with all the vulnerability that you carry. Show less «
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