“I hate talking about class, but the truth is as an actor you're only going to be doing some really great work if you can afford to be out of work and take the good stuff. If you can't, you're going to be treading quite a different path.”

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.