“When you put yourself in these huge popcorn movies you get out there, in the public arena, more than anyone else. But that also means you’re out there to be criticized more than anyone else. With Keira Knightley, she’s brave to do her play (The Misanthrope), because for some reason, if you’re successful in Britain, people tend not to like you. But if you’re a successful woman – and beautiful – you’re even more disliked.”
Gemma Arterton, on being a celebrity in Britain
