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Daily Mirror
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Ambika Mod says 'doors are starting to open' as she reflects on One Day success
A year after the sweeping success of her lead role in Netflix's One Day, Ambika Mod has shared her personal insights and experiences about being a brown woman in the film industry Netflix's One Day star Ambika Mod has opened up about her experience navigating the film industry as a woman and those who compare her career trajectory to her former co-star Leo Woodall. The actress shared her candid thoughts after new survey research from Mastercard revealed that women in film feel progress is reversing, but that younger generations are best poised to affect positive change. Speaking at a panel event alongside film director Nisha Ganatra (Freakier Friday), Mod said: 'It's great to see such a positive shift on screen, as the new research from Mastercard reflects. There's a real sense that change is taking hold, and that people are starting to believe in a more equal future for women in film.' 'It's something I've seen in my own experience, progress is happening, and doors are starting to open,' she continued. 'But the findings are also a timely reminder that we're not there yet - especially when it comes to behind-the-scenes roles. If we want lasting change, we need to make sure opportunities exist not just in front of the camera but across every part of the industry.' Following the success of the Netflix miniseries, Mod has gone on to star in the television series The Stolen Girl and hit movie Black Bag, alongside Cate Blanchett, BAFTA award winner Marisa Abela and fellow Netflix alum Regé-Jean Page, and was also named on the 2024 Time100 Next list recognising rising influential leaders. But despite her incredible success, her career trajectory is often compared to her former One Day co-star. Woodall's career has skyrocketed since the series, starring as the lead in Prime Target for Apple TV+ and recently earning a role in the upcoming Anthony Bourdain biopic, Tony. Speaking to British GQ, Mod shared she doesn't have access to the same 'privilege' as Woodall, though their careers are often compared. She said: 'It's mad because we wouldn't be going for the same roles at all, and we're very different people. I think we're going to have very different careers. If I compare myself to someone like Leo, I'm always going to come up short, because there's a privilege there that I don't have access to.' She revealed in the interview that she still struggles not to compare herself to her white peers. 'Being brown is not particularly easy in this industry. You don't get the same opportunities. You don't get the same ascension.' Despite her success on One Day and BBC 's This is Going to Hurt, Mod says she still feels she has to prove herself in a way white actors do not. 'I've been the lead of two very successful, critically-acclaimed TV shows and I still feel like I have to keep on proving myself. A lot of my white peers don't really have to tackle that." Mastercard's Women in Film research also cited that while representation of women on screen has improved, there is more pressure on women to 'prove themselves' than their male counterparts - particularly in behind-the-scenes roles. Still for Mod, the future is bright as ever with a slew of exciting projects on the horizon including two big theatre shows. Mod's one-woman show, Every Brilliant Thing, will soon kick off in the West End and be followed by a performance in Porn Play at the Royal Court. She will also take on a lead role in Sacrifice, the first English-language feature from French director Romain Gavras alongside Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Evans, Vincent Cassell and Charli XCX.
NDTV
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Cate Blanchett In A Classic Black Gown Sets Cannes 2025 Fashion Goals Pretty Damn High
Hollywood star, Cate Blanchett's fashion choices are always on point. This time, the Black Bag actress redefined the meaning of classic silhouettes in a simple yet striking black gown. Cate wore a Louis Vuitton ensemble for her Cannes Film Festival 2025 appearance, and it was nothing short of a vintage wonder. The outfit featured a form-fitting silhouette and a statement cape. The sleeveless design with a high neckline accentuated her arms and shoulders. The fabric, appearing smooth and slightly shiny, added to its sophisticated appeal. Also Read: Cannes 2018: A Rainbow Skirt On The Red Carpet? Cate Blanchett Made It Happen A standout feature that caught our eye was the dramatic black tulle and lace train attached to the back of the dress. It cascaded gracefully down the iconic red carpeted Cannes stairs. Overall, the ensemble exuded high fashion and glamour that was tailor made for a red-carpet moment. Cate Blanchett embraced minimalism in her red carpet ready outfit but delivered maximal impact through her elegance and confidence. Adding a touch of contrast to her monotone look was a pair of gold earrings. For makeup, she opted for a natural and understated style with flawless skin, subtle eye makeup and a soft, natural lip colour that framed her face beautifully. Her hair was styled in a sleek, side-parted bob, neatly combed back to seal her alluring look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Festival de Cannes (@festivaldecannes) Cate Blanchett always makes sure to make heads turn with her impeccable style. Previously at the Golden Globes 2025 too, she walked the red carpet in a customised Louis Vuitton gold sequin gown. She accessorised the gown with a pair of hoop earrings and styled her hair in a sleek bob. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Cate blanchett (@cate_blanchettofficial) Be it super glam or understated elegance, count on Cate Blanchett for winning red carpet fashion moments especially at the Cannes 2025.
Buzz Feed
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Buzz Feed
Ambika Mod Highlights Career Double Standards
Ambika Mod is reflecting on how she and her One Day co-star Leo Woodall have been treated differently within the acting industry since the show's debut. The two stars played Emma and Dexter in Netflix's TV adaptation of the classic David Nicholls novel One Day last year. Since then, Leo, who had already played a supporting role in the second season of The White Lotus when One Day premiered, has starred opposite Renée Zellweger in the fourth Bridget Jones movie, took the lead in Apple TV+'s action series Citadel and currently has three film roles in the works. Speaking to GQ, Ambika said she feels she's had less opportunities come her way despite them having equal billing in the hit Netflix series, pointing out that she and Leo 'just don't get treated the same at all'. 'It's mad because we wouldn't be going for the same roles at all, and we're very different people,' she said. 'I think we're going to have very different careers.' Ambika continued: 'If I compare myself to someone like Leo, I'm always going to come up short, because there's a privilege there that I don't have access to.' She lamented: 'Being brown is not particularly easy in this industry. You don't get the same opportunities. You don't get the same ascension. 'I've been the lead of two very successful, critically-acclaimed TV shows [ One Day and the medical drama This Is Going To Hurt, which aired two years earlier] and I still feel like I have to keep on proving myself. A lot of my white peers don't really have to tackle that.' Ambika also acknowledged that 'at the same time, I'm so lucky to be here', describing her situation as a 'double-edged sword', and expressing her hopes that 'my being here makes it easier for a girl 10 or 20 years younger than me'. In January, Ambika made her big-screen debut in Steven Soderbergh's Black Bag. She'll next be seen in Sacrifice, a new action adventure featuring Anya Taylor-Joy, Chris Evans, Salma Hayek and Charli XCX.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Watch: Pierce Brosnan paints on the beach in 'Four Letters of Love'
May 21 (UPI) -- Quiver Distribution released the trailer for Four Letters of Love on Wednesday. The film opens in theaters and digital video-on-demand on July 25. The trailer shows William (Pierce Brosnan) walk out of his office job to become a painter, following the word of God. William invites his son, Nicholas (Fionn O'Shea) to join him on the shore while he paints. Nicholas is in love with Isabel (Ann Skelly), but her parents (Helena Bonham-Carter and Gabriel Byrne) send her away to a convent school. Nicholas writes Isabel letters as he longs to reconnect with her. Niall Williams wrote Four Letters of Love. Polly Steele directs. Brosnan starred in the ensemble espionage drama Black Bag and on the Paramount+ drama MobLand. He spoke with UPI last year about his film The Last Rifleman while on the set of the upcoming Cliffhanger remake. The year before, Brosnan shared memories of working with the late James Caan in Fast Charlie.
UPI
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- UPI
Watch: Pierce Brosnan paints on the beach in 'Four Letters of Love'
1 of 5 | Pierce Brosnan, seen at the 2025 premiere of "Mobland" in New York, stars in "Four Letters of Love." File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo May 21 (UPI) -- Quiver Distribution released the trailer for Four Letters of Love on Wednesday. The film opens in theaters and digital video-on-demand on July 25. The trailer shows William (Pierce Brosnan) walk out of his office job to become a painter, following the word of God. William invites his son, Nicholas (Fionn O'Shea) to join him on the shore while he paints. Nicholas is in love with Isabel (Ann Skelly), but her parents (Helena Bonham-Carter and Gabriel Byrne) send her away to a convent school. Nicholas writes Isabel letters as he longs to reconnect with her. Niall Williams wrote Four Letters of Love. Polly Steele directs. Brosnan starred in the ensemble espionage drama Black Bag and on the Paramount+ drama MobLand. He spoke with UPI last year about his film The Last Rifleman while on the set of the upcoming Cliffhanger remake. The year before, Brosnan shared memories of working with the late James Caan in Fast Charlie.
