“Kids will pick up on weakness, and I was very shy growing up. I was skinny and flat-chested; I didn't have the latest clothes. For me, it was about being left out and not having any friends and being laughed at. I was very lonely, but that happens to so many people.”

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.