Oldham Actress Reveals Fame’s Perks on The Claudia Winkleman Show

Olivia Cooke joined Claudia Winkleman on the BBC chat show with Ralph Fiennes, Anna Faris and Michelle de Swarte. The guests discussed work and life under the public eye.

Conversation highlights

Cooke touched on the less obvious fame’s perks and drawbacks. The Oldham actress spoke about free gifts from brands and how she handles them.

Freebies, family and resale

Cooke, 32, trained at the Oldham Theatre Workshop. She says most complimentary items end up with her mother in Manchester.

Her mother lists unwanted presents on an online resale site under a different name. Sometimes the resales even result in new furniture arriving at her home.

Red carpet anxiety

Cooke admitted she finds red carpet moments difficult. She described crowds and screaming as overwhelming and upsetting.

House of the Dragon update

Olivia Cooke is known for Ready Player One and The Sound of Metal. She portrays Queen Alicent Hightower in the Game of Thrones spinoff.

At the end of the previous series she faced a painful choice between her son, the ruling king, and her former friend Rhaenyra Targaryen. Cooke said the new season deals with the fallout from that decision.

The third instalment will arrive in June, two years after the last series aired. A fourth and final series has also been confirmed.

Filmogaz.com will follow further developments and broadcast dates. Stay tuned for more interview coverage and cast updates.