Eva Green

“My mother is an actress and very well known in France; hence, I move to London to start my own life.”

“It's true that I'm drawn to unusual stories. Normal roles don't really attract me.”

“I hardly ever go to parties. If I really have to, I'll go, but I'm not the most open person, which is sometimes not the best quality.”

“I also liked Daniel Craig. He's not like any other Bond. So we'll see. In 10 years I might be cursed for doing it, but I'm very grateful for what it has done for me.”

“I love fashion from the 1930s and '40s - shoulder pads, high waists, things with structure. That is classy for me. Andrea Riseborough from the Madonna movie 'W.E.' had an amazing wardrobe.”

“Oh, yeah, I like a high neck. And I like naked backs. It seems very sexy. Red carpets are about being a bit theatrical - having fun rather than being too safe. You have to be brave. Fashion is fun.”

“I think it's very important to recognize talent in all facets of filmmaking. Making a movie is such a lengthy and intense experience, so it's wonderful to honour actors, directors, producers and all crew members who put so much hard work and passion into a project.”

“In Los Angeles, I feel like the ugly duckling, like I'm from Venus or something.”

“People think I'm so strong, but I'm very shy.”

“I'm a dark blonde, yes. I dyed my hair blue, then black, when I was 14. I thought the colour was more flattering and matched my skin tone. I don't think I'd ever change back unless it was for a film.”

“I hope I will not be typecast as a Bond girl for the rest of my life. I'm very proud of being a part of the Bond family, but I don't want to be the sexy girl forever. I'm not meaning to complain, but I just want to be taken seriously.”

“Hmm, limelight... No, I'm not Sienna Miller or Angelina Jolie. I'm very lucky and happy, but I still find it very difficult to get good scripts and good roles. It's really a jungle out there.”

“My mother did movies from the New Wave, but I was quite shocked I didn't know much about that period. Bernado showed us film of the demonstrations of the time.”

“I love the musicality of English. French sounds flat. In English, you can play with pitch.”

“For Tim Burton's birthday I gave him a rainbow beetle. He loved it!”

“When I'm not working, I just like to be comfortable: I love black, nothing tight, no heels, no make-up - it's nice to be able to breathe!”

“I always start the day with a cup of hot water and lemon - I find it really cleanses and hydrates me. I have very sensitive, dry skin, so I have to be careful about what I put on my face. My must-haves are Dermalogica cleansing gel and L'Or De Vie Creme Riche by Dior, which is thick and nourishing.”

“I feel like I'm 1,000. I don't feel I'm young enough a lot of the time.”

“England understands good Chinese, Japanese and Indian cuisine; in France, we just get French.”

“Most of the women in film are there to be beautiful to the man.”