“Acting gave me access to change myself”: Lucy Boynton opens up about finding her inner confidence as she stuns in a white lace gown for a radiant Harper’s Bazaar shoot
Lucy Boynton has opened up about how acting helped her change from a shy kid to a confident adult.
The 28-year-old Bohemian Rhapsody star made the revelation in a stunning Harper’s Bazaar United Kingdom shoot where she graced the cover in a beautiful white lace dress.
She admitted that as a child she was in the “shadow of her older sister” and was always “very shy and awkward.”
Stunner: Lucy Boynton, 28, has opened up about how acting helped her change from a shy kid to a confident adult.
She told the publication: ‘You wouldn’t think I’m the actress in the family. As a child, I remember her being very shy and awkward, and she was in the shadow of my older sister.’
“But I think acting gave me access to change myself in a way… It unlocked the idea that I could be different.”
Lucy looked sensational in the ruffled dress that featured mint green trim and a chiffon overlay.
Sensational;: The Bohemian Rhapsody star made the reveal in a stunning Harper’s Bazaar UK photo shoot, where she graced the cover in a gorgeous white lace gown
She completed the dazzling look with towering green heels and sparkling diamond accessories.
Speaking about her glamorous red carpet appearances, she said: “The publicity side of things still feels a step away from who I really am, but I’ve found a way to take the pressure off of those moments by thinking of them as wardrobe fittings. “.
Lucy appeared on the cover of the magazine alongside British actresses Shalom Brune-Franklin and Sheila Atim.
Cover girl: Lucy (left) graced the cover of the glossy magazine alongside British actresses Shalom Brune-Franklin (centre) and Sheila Atim (left)
Showing off her new auburn hair, she combed it back and rocked a stunning palette of makeup.
Speaking about the UK film industry, he said: “It helps that I started my career in the UK where, at the time, the highest form of acting was to be in a BBC period piece.” In the United States, the whole concept of Hollywood makes success seem unattainable.’
She also talked about the importance of making time for herself outside of her busy work schedule.
Strike a pose: Speaking about her glamorous red carpet appearances, she said: “The publicity side of things still feels a step away from who I really am, but I’ve found a way to take the pressure off of those moments by thinking about them as costume accessories.
“Swinging from one character to another can be addictive, and it’s hard to sit still when you’re surrounded by so much inspiration, but I’m very conscious of not leaning into that exhaustion if I want to preserve my sanity.”
The February issue of the glossy magazine features a portfolio of 20 women leading the way both in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
Other notable visionaries include Bafta chief executive Jane Millichip, actress Naomi Ackie and composer Isobel Waller-Bridge.
The February issue of Harper’s Bazaar UK goes on sale from January 12
Lovebirds: Lucy pictured with boyfriend Rami Malek at the 2020 Oscars