THE NEW SCREEN STARS

They’re taking over our TVs and stealing scenes at the cinema… Julia Llewellyn Smith meets the mega-talented actresses on a fast track to fame

thought, ‘I’d never do that.’ But when it came to it, I’m super competitive and can’t resist a challenge. I’m so proud of all the things I did, like drinking blended goat’s penis. I also decided to go naked in the shower rather than wear a swimming costume because I knew they’d never show it. The first time I did it I heard all the cameras turning away. So at least I had a proper wash – if you can call being hosed down with a watering can ‘proper’.

Are you glad your five-year-old daughter Noa sees more diversity on television than you did growing up?

As a child I loved it when after swimming my hair was wet, and it would stretch down to my waist because it looked like all the princesses on television, who were predominantly beautiful Barbie dolls. It’s so important for children to see people like themselves. Noa’s my driving force. I do everything to make her proud.

What’s next?

I’m figuring it out! I want to choose strategically.