Ashley madekwe

When someone comes to visit me, they have to bring tea - you can't stay in my house if you don't bring me tea.

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

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

I started my blog as an online diary. I moved to New York for a job, and I kind of wanted to keep my pictures all in one place. Also, I just love style blogs and wanted to join in on the fun!

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

On the 'Revenge' set, even if they're not showing my feet, I'll still wear my heels because it gets me in the feeling of Ashley Davenport.

It's not exactly under the radar, but when I'm in London, I love to visit Liberty. It's my favorite department store, and they have a room entirely dedicated to chocolate and truffles.

Comfort is key for a barbecue.

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

You should see some of the things people tweet me. There have been death wishes on my Twitter timeline.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

I don't see myself as famous at all so I'm continuing my life as normal.

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

The water in L.A. tastes like bleach. I literally have to make my tea with Evian water.

My ginger tabby cat Oscar - he's got his own passport - he comes everywhere with me.

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

A light cotton cami is always great to stay cool.

I always carry multipurpose products in my handbag.

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

If I love something, I wear it to death!

Statement earrings and statement necklaces each deserve their own moment. I never wear the two together; it looks overdone.

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.

I like what Proenza Schouler is doing. I also love the Miu Miu chunky embellished shoes and really like Prada as well.

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

I'm terrible at posting regularly; I don't deserve the blog success!

On shooting days, I have all my accessories, and I style the final look.

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

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

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.

I love anything leopard print, but sometimes an all over print can be a bit much.

I originally wanted to be a pop star. I wanted to be Kylie Minogue. My dad thought that was a very silly ambition and introduced me to drama classes. Once I became fixated on that, there was no stopping me.

Nobody is all good or all bad.

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

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 still credit Adrian Lester with being one of my biggest influences.

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.

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

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

I grew up in London. My parents and I lived in West Norwood, then we moved to Norbury, and I went to the Brit School. I'm a South London girl at heart.

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

Fashion is ultimately a form of self-expression. Thats why I love trying out new things.

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

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

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

I love trashy reality TV - all of it.

Nude nail polish wins hands down over intricate nail art.

I like TV on demand and Cheetos.

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

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Ashley Madekwe: Biography and Life Work

Ashley Madekwe was a notable Actress. The story of Ashley Madekwe began on 6 December 1983 in Mile End, London, England.

Ashley Madekwe is an English actress. On television, she is known for her roles the ITV2 series Secret Diary of a Call Girl (2008–2010), the ABC drama Revenge (2011–2013), and the WGN series Salem (2014–2017). For her performance in County Lines (2019), Madekwe was nominated for the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress . Her other films include Victim (2011) and The Strays (2023).

Legacy and Personal Influence

Personally, Ashley Madekwe was married to Iddo Goldberg.

Philosophical Views and Reflections

Madekwe started her acting career with a film titled Storm Damage . In 2005, shortly after graduating from Royal Academy of Dramatic Art she played 'Jade' in Shan Khan's Prayer Room at Birmingham Repertory Theatre . She subsequently made guest appearances in the Channel 4 series Teachers , the BBC One soap operas Doctors Casualty , and the BBC Three series Drop Dead Gorgeous . Madekwe made her feature film debut in the 2007 Woody Allen film Cassandra's Dream , opposite Colin Farrell and Ewan Mc Gregor . Following that success, she played Elisha in the one-off BBC Three drama pilot West 10 LDN , and appeared in six episodes of Trexx and Flipside as Ollie. In 2008, she landed the role of Bambi on the ITV2 drama series Secret Diary of a Call Girl , appearing in series two and three. Madekwe starred in the 2008 comedy film How to Lose Friends & Alienate People . Her theatre credits include Little Sweet Thing by Roy Williams and Flight Path by David Watson .

In June 2012, Madekwe married her long-time boyfriend, Israeli actor Iddo Goldberg . They worked together on Secret Diary of a Call Girl and he also had a role alongside her on the TV series Salem . In late summer 2023, the couple welcomed their first child, a boy.

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