Jessica Raine
Jessica Raine
Jessica Raine is an English actress. She is best known for playing midwife Jenny Lee in the first three series of BBC One drama Call the Midwife...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionActress
love six
I have always appreciated vintage clothing, but after working on 'Call the Midwife' for six months, I love moving away from vintage in my day-to-day wear.
stopped
The most common place I get stopped by fans is the ladies'.
fussy good pair patent quite starting
Shoes are a good starting point. I've become quite fussy about them! A patent pair of Sonia Rykiel oxfords have become invaluable.
amazing opens played women
It's amazing what it opens up in women when you tell them you've just played a midwife.
coat death found gorgeous hole massive underneath worn
I have a gorgeous coat that I found at a vintage fair - it's just so elegant. Unfortunately, it has a massive hole underneath the arm, as I think I may have worn it to death!
bleeding hard knew lead sound
I don't want to sound too bleeding heart, because I know how lucky I've been, but I never knew how hard it was to be the lead in a television show.
older power stop susan
You know that book 'Quiet: the Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking', by Susan Cain? That's like my manifesto. The older I get, the more I think I could be a hermit.
order qualities recently sensitive skin thick time tough
I've been thinking recently about all the qualities you need in order to be an actor. First and foremost, you've got to have a thick skin and give out an 'I don't give a monkey's what you think' kind of vibe, while at the same time really caring what everyone thinks. You've got to be tough and sensitive at the same time.
bit definite dream middle move purely series time
I think my dream would be to move into film, purely because there's a definite beginning, middle and end to a project. I struggle a bit with such a big series that's going all the time.
teacher theatre levels
I did an A Level in Theatre Studies and had a really inspirational teacher, and then I just went on to university.
acting roles goes-on
My first acting experience was a non-speaking role as a robot. My costume was a cardboard box covered in tinfoil, but I was so shy I refused to go on stage.
letting-go waiting important
After filming, I cant wait to shake off all that 50s primness. Ill go out to a gig and dance ridiculously. I love to lose myself in music. Just letting go - its dead important.
long actresses loud
I always knew that the only thing I wanted to do was act, but it took me a long time to say it out loud to anyone, let alone myself. I am surprised by how dogged I have been in wanting to make a living as a respected actress.
ruffles ifs feathers
If feathers don't ruffle, nothing flies.