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 ...Show More
I know I'm no Whitney Houston.
I know I'm no Whitney Houston.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Laughing is, like, my favorite thing to do.
Laughing is, like, my favorite thing to do.
I don't really see myself as a big supermodel.
I don't really see myself as a big supermodel.
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.
My mum used to always dress me and my sister in matching Laura Ashley dresses. And I'd be like, 'Mum Show more
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!' Hide
I never knew modelling was what I wanted to do. I was just meandering through life having fun, havin Show more
I never knew modelling was what I wanted to do. I was just meandering through life having fun, having a laugh with my friends. Hide
The fact is I'm choosy, but mainly about a man's character. He has to be interesting, funny and clev 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. Hide
It is so inspiring when you come across a woman who is very strong and dedicated and is amazing at w 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. Hide
I don't have that many friends.
I don't have that many friends.
Not just in modeling, but in society, there's so much pressure about what a woman should be, and, of 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. Hide
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.
For modelling, you have to be such a strong person in a way - or seen to be a strong person, do you 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. Hide
I don't expect that because I was successful in one field that I will then get a ride of passage int Show more
I don't expect that because I was successful in one field that I will then get a ride of passage into another. Hide
I dress like a tomboy.
I dress like a tomboy.
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.
When you're young, you say it how it is, and even your views are, like, 'This is totally the truth', 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. Hide
I love 'Breathless,' and 'Paris, Texas,' and 'Badlands.' I was obsessed with those films in my teens 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. Hide
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'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.
When I first started modelling, as I was walking down the catwalk I just thought, 'Please don't fall 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!' Hide
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.
Well, I suppose I've never really had a lifestyle that needs upkeep. I don't get cabs; I'm on the Tu Show more
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. Hide
I think modelling was like the university of life, really. You get to travel but you get thrown into 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. Hide
I'm not the new anything; I'm just Agyness.
I'm not the new anything; I'm just Agyness.
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.
Agyness Deyn'S roles
