Top 33 Ashley Madekwe Quotes

I always carry multipurpose products in my handbag.

My first job was a film called ‘Storm Damage’ for the BBC. I was 16 and working with really respected British actors. I didn’t have an agent at the time, and it kind of threw me into real acting.

Nobody is all good or all bad.

I was definitely nervous turning up on my first day to shoot with Woody Allen.

I’m happy with embellishment in a chunky Prada-esque way, but I’m not into sequins!

I hate it when people are impolite to waiters or to the valet or the guy in the supermarket. There’s no need for that; it doesn’t cost anything to be polite.

There’s no rhyme or reason to how I dress.

A colorful Chanel bag is a way to mix up anything.

I like to play around with mixing high-end with more affordable pieces.

I’ve read ‘Valley of the Dolls’ at least four times. It’s so epic!

I love tea.

I love women that have an ease to the way they dress. I think Vanessa Paradis and Alexa Chung do that very well.

I love trashy reality TV – all of it.

I like Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream, as it’s great for soothing dry skin and adding shine. I use it instead of balm, too.

I can remember hearing the theme tune to Dallas when I was supposed to be in bed. I would sneak down and try to watch it through the banisters. My mum loved that show.

If I’m outside, I want something flat on my feet.

I am a Topshop homing pigeon! I can walk into the Oxford Circus branch and ferret out the best bits in minutes.

The second I tell myself I have to do something, I’m sure to do the opposite.

I’ve teamed up with BaubleBar to curate a collection of gorgeous jewelry pieces. I worked closely with the BaubleBar team to design a collection that encompasses my style and all of my go to pieces.

Daphne Guinness, who makes couture seem wearable, is an icon who influences what I wear.

It often looks like an actor’s had a big break out of nowhere, but in reality, they’ve been working their way up, little by little, for a while.

I think the best way to keep a relationship hot is to simply try to make time for each other. That’s it.

I throw a leather biker jacket over everything. It adds an instant downtown cool vibe and stops a look becoming too girlie. Bonus points if you wear it like a cape!

When the weather is really hot, I tend to live in denim cut-offs.

Topshop makes the best skinny jeans for my shape. I order online or stock up when I’m back in London.

I like pieces that have everyday appeal and can be worn anywhere!

I wish I wasn’t eating Cheetos every night. Those are my favorite – I’m addicted to them!

Creating a character is about what they look like. The look speaks volume to the audience.

Mascara is my daily essential. I pile it on top and bottom lashes during the day. If I’m going out, I’ll add the individual Eylure lashes at the outer corners for more drama.

I’m usually pretty good about meeting people. I try to remember they are human, too!

I like shopping from the comfort of my bed whilst my husband is asleep beside me.

Don’t be afraid to pile on the midi rings! I like to play around with metals and pair delicate rings with chunkier ones.

I’m known for changing halfway through the day if my mood swings.