BECOMING MARY

Over five years ago, Saoirse Ronan signed

on to Mary Queen of Scots. Today, she’s still mesmerized by the role of Mary Stuart. “I think it’s important to show relatable characters who have the same self-doubt and make the same mistakes

as everyone else,” says Saoirse, 24. SEPARATION

FACTOR In order to create a realistic introduction, Saoirse and Margot Robbie (who portrays Queen Elizabeth I) didn’t interact until their characters met onscreen, which was on Saoirse’s first day on set and Margot’s last. “We were both shaking,” the Golden Globe winner notes. “It was very emotional to finally see

each other.”