Olivia Coleman

[GoodMornin]

I know I am being unreasonable but I just find Olivia Coleman so overrated as an actor and her performance really very annoying, but she seems to be hugely popular? What am I missing??

I think Olivia Colman is a young Judy Dench.

Both are incredibly natural actors who become their characters completely.

I think she's great.

Oh I agree with OP.
Became famous for being stylish

er, when you say her performance, have you only seen her in one thing?

Famous for being stylish? Are you thinking of the right person?

Stylish? She’s a talented delight but looks extremely uncomfortable in frocks
Suspect she’s a pj and slippers girl at heart.

She was great in peep show and I am so happy for her more recent immense success

Just wanted to clarify that I didn't mean to be rude to OC in my post, just express surprise that someone so talented could be regarded as only famous for what they wear. But I also don't think anyone noticed anything she wore until very recently at awards ceremonies.

Are you thinking of Jenna Coleman?

I have loved OC in everything I've seen her in.

I think the real test of Olivia Colman with be playing The Queen in The Crown.

Have you seen her in the first series of Broadchurch when she finds out who the killer is. Her acting is outstanding in the scene following that revelation (trying to be vague in case someone doesnt alreafy know)

She’s fantastic in Fleabag too.

I think she's fab ❤️

You have to see her in Tyrannosaur. Really really incredible acting!

She's an amazing actor. I loved her in Peep Show but her performance in Broadchurch is what made me sit up and take notice. I'm so glad she's finally getting some recognition!

Became famous for being stylish

Really? I think she’s incredibly talented but she’s not a style icon by any means

That took longer than normal - usually the diss a successful woman thread pops up within a day or two of the success.

@HeddaGarbled I'm not allowed to dislike an artist who is female and successful?

Kids and DC in bed, I'm up
Saw a bit of fleabag, not seen before
WOAH Olivia, amazing

case closed

PS Loved her and everyone TBH in peepshow, not seen any of her work inbetween :D

You certainly are.

But starting a thread on social media to be nasty is just, well, nasty.

I agree, I’ve seen her in lots of things and although she’s a good actor I don’t get the love and I find her highly irritating when she’s interviewed and most definitely not a style icon.

most definitely not a style icon

Why on earth does she have to be a style icon? She's an excellent actor. That's her job. What she does or wears outside that should surely be irrelevant.

She's fantastic in Fleabag - it's a masterclass in really, really convincing passive-aggressiveness. Her character is a MONSTER in deconstructed linen and scarves. It's a joy to watch.

I’m enjoying reruns of Hut 33 on Radio 4 extra. It’s not the most subtle or sophisticated of sitcoms, but OC as the terrifyingly homicidal Polish Resistance agent is v funny. I’m assuming she’ll be great as Her Maj (though she’ll be up against tough opposition in HBC and Tobias Menzies).

Why on earth does she have to be a style icon? She's an excellent actor. That's her job. What she does or wears outside that should surely be irrelevant

I couldn’t agree more. I think she’s amazing. I’m responding to the poster who said she was only famous for being stylish.

I agree - I've seen her in several shows over recent years but never get why she's so popular.