“In England, there is this tradition of the upper classes going to very expensive drama schools and then going on having careers. I knew that wasn't an option for me. My mother would never have been able to afford that.”

British actress and model

Kaya Scodelario is a British actress and model. She first became known for co-starring in E4’s Skins, where her portrayal of Effy Stonem brought her two Golden Nymph nominations. She later took leading roles in films including Wuthering Heights, the Maze Runner series, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Crawl, and Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. In 2024, she starred in the action-comedy series The Gentlemen and the limited biographical drama series Senna.