“It's such a difficult thing for women, especially, to admit when we're not coping, because we're supposed to be all right with all the different roles we're born with and are piled on us later on.”

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.