What makes Colman’s filmography so thrilling is its chaos. She refuses to be typecast. Look at a single five-year stretch:
Starring opposite Anthony Hopkins in a devastating look at dementia. Oscar Glory and Royal Recognition Olivia Colman
The Reluctant Royalty of British Cinema: An Olivia Colman Portrait What makes Colman’s filmography so thrilling is its chaos
She continued her royal streak by playing Queen Elizabeth II in Netflix’s The Crown , a role that brought her both a Golden Globe and an Emmy. Despite these high-profile roles, Colman remains deeply grounded, famously telling reporters after a BAFTA win that she just wanted to put her socks on and have some tea. A Modern Voice on Identity and Equity Colman remains deeply grounded