“As a woman, you do have a sense that if you can do other things, then you should. If you feel, mmm, the roles are getting a little repetitive, and you know you can write, then you should write a different role.”

British actress and playwright

Zawe Ashton is a British actress and playwright. She is known for her work in television, film, and theatre, with recognition for roles in Fresh Meat and Not Safe for Work, and for appearing in Velvet Buzzsaw and Dreams of a Life. She has drawn notice for playing Joyce Carol Vincent in Dreams of a Life (2011) and Dar-Benn in The Marvels (2023). Her career has moved between comedy drama, horror thriller, and other screen work, alongside her playwriting.