Ashley Madekwe

“I love trashy reality TV - all of it.”

“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.”

“Nude nail polish wins hands down over intricate nail art.”

“Comfort is key for a barbecue.”

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

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

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

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

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

“I always have loved witches.”

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

“I love tea.”

“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.”