Saoirse Ronan shines in a light pink Miu Miu dress at the premiere of Mary, Queen of Scots held at Kino International Theater in Berlin, Germany, on Wednesday night (January 9).
The 24-year-old actress recently chatted with W magazine about the movie, which she’s been attached to for six years.
“I signed up to Mary Queen of Scots when I was 18 years old, so I’ve been on it for about six years,” Saoirse revealed. “It’s been through quite a journey, people have come and gone, and we didn’t know when we were actually going to get it made.”
She adds that “every single summer I’d hope that it was going to be the year that we’d finally shoot it.”
“It was just the best,” Saoirse says. “We just had a big group of pals come together to make it. We shot up in Scotland for a few weeks and then when down to London, just had the best time.”
FYI: Saoirse completed her look with Anabela Chan earrings and Sophia Webster heels.
Saoirse Ronan makes an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, airing on Tuesday (January 8) and admits to Ellen she left the 2019 Golden Globes immediately after she presented her award!
The 24-year-old actress reveals that after she presented the Best Actor in a Comedy Award to Christian Bale she left to go eat pizza with her friends.
“I got out there a lot faster than I had anticipated because I wanted to go get some pizza with my friends,” Saoirse tells Ellen. “I ran, and I changed, I went back to the hotel, and I got into my pyjamas. I went over and it was so quick and we watched the rest of it on TV.”
Also pictured: Saoirse spotted keeping it cool and casual as she catches her flight out of LAX Airport in Los Angeles after filming her appearance on Ellen on Monday (January 7).
Saoirse Ronan Spent the Rest of Her Golden Globes Night in Her PJs
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In the mag, the 24-year-old three time Oscar-nominated actress opened up about growing up in the industry…
On being shielded from abusive behavior in Hollywood: “I don’t know what would have happened if she [her mother] hadn’t been around. I’m sure I would have been exposed to that quite a bit, but she just protected me from all that. I wasn’t unaware that there were people in the industry who abused their power, or who were seedy or untrustworthy. But because of her I was never a victim and I’m very, very thankful. I didn’t leave home at 19 all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed – I hadn’t been wrapped in cotton wool – but I had been protected.”
On wanting to direct: “I’ve always wanted to do it…I was more drawn to that as a kid than I was to acting. I love working with actors, but I always learn the most from the directors. It’s their vision you’re bringing to life, you have to adapt to their way of working. I like having to stretch myself to fit in with their requirements.”
On the relationship between Mary Stuart and Elizabeth I: “The interesting thing is that they’re so similar in many ways. The rivalry is almost created by the lords and advisors around them… I think that’s an interesting thing to see in a political drama, that you’ve got these two people who have been turned into enemies by the people around them, but really they are sisters first and foremost.”
Saoirse Ronan looks stunning for W Magazine‘s Best Performances portfolio, which is part of the brand’s Volume 1, 2019 issue, out now.
Here’s what the 24-year-old Lady Bird star had to say…
On Mary Queen of Scots: “This is the first time I’ve played any queen or monarch. Mary had to hold herself in a certain way when she was presenting herself at court, but when she was on her own, in her intimate quarters, she was quite different.
On how she felt taking on the role: “I began to feel like a bit of a boss. A boss queen!”
On learning royal skills: “Yes, I learned to ride. My horse in the film was also Wonder Woman’s horse—his name is Prince, and he is the biggest diva I’ve ever met. Prince doesn’t do anything for anyone, especially me, and had a nervous cough that you’d hear right before we’d do a take. Everything I did was for that horse, just to get his approval.”
“I could never love anyone as I love my sisters.” – Louisa May Alcott, @littlewomenofficial 💗 From left: Meg March, Greta Gerwig (director), Jo March, Amy March, Beth March and Laurie (Theodore Laurence),” she captioned the post.
The movie is set to hit theaters on December 25, 2019.
AnnaSophia Robb steps out for a the premiere of Mary, Queen of Scots premiere held at The Paris Theatre in New York City on Tuesday night (December 4).
Out in theaters on Friday, December 7th, the film centers on queen cousins Mary Stuart (Ronan) and Elizabeth I (Margot Robbie), who must decide how to play the game of marriage versus independence for their countries.
Check out 30+ pics inside from the premiere, plus the latest trailer!