Vanessa Kirby Reveals How She Almost Lost Her Role on The Crown

Vanessa Kirby explains how she almost lost her role on The Crown and why she has a picture of Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret hanging in her bathroom.
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[@tootsla1252]

She's the perfect choice for Princess Margaret.

[@highlyfavored2434]

Tootsla 125 can't wait to see how Helena does in season 3

[@priteshpatel1312]

And she looks better than Meghan Markle

[@ralcx]

@@priteshpatel1312 well...looks like she's living a life that's better than you-so you may consider getting one because what you've just said is soo pathetic and sad...

[@arvinlove22]

Im kinda bit sad that she no longer plays Princess Margaret, but happy that Helena Bonham-Carter replaced her who's alsona good actress.

[@skinni_the_P00hBear]

Arvin Cabiles Helena did a great job as Margaret in the new season. The new cast is amazing!

[@dauntbookworm6642]

She’s more Margaret than Margaret is Margaret

[@r.b_7875]

Was*

[@valentinagorini1996]

ikr

[@mgparis]

totally! and I love the adjective "Margaretty" she uses :)

[@thedamnguy5641]

When I smack I smack ard

[@janesmith9563]

🤣

[@Akivi93]

Her face is perfect for a 1950's look

[@benniefactor1366]

Omg yes very Grace Kelly!

[@tariqismail1550]

I've noticed British people (Vanessa Kirby, Emilia Clarke) repeat whatever their host or person they're conversing with is saying. It's very polite, actually

[@donemu9096]

It's a good way to gather your thoughts for what you want to say next.

[@starr0401]

Also if you live in a city like London with all kinds of accents in it, you kind of get used to doing that.

[@johnroscoe2406]

...a lot of people do this...

[@bryantwilly6102]

@@donemu9096 kinda like IELTS. LoL

[@ishuika]

I do that too....I feel like us brits just tend to have those habits

[@maireadmaguire4589]

She is an amazing actress. She shows so much emotion in her eyes which is so important for her character. The thick clumpy mascara and winged eyeliner Margaret wears say it all.

[@smellycat264]

Mairead Maguire omg I love it

[@tristangeneral4839]

Totally! She has this one scene where she just woke up and smoking (a scene where her mum would show her birthday portrait) and you can just see the devastation in her eyes! I feel like I connected to her the most cause she definitely showed vulnerability through those eyes.

[@lovexstory2896]

Love her so much!!! She was so great in The Crown, I'm happy she's getting the recognition she deserves.

[@nolearystream]

Damn right!

[@estlacoob2190]

Genuinely can't image her not as Margaret next season

[@JKerr-iy2jr]

She was absolutely mesmerizing as Princess Margaret! She should have gotten an Emmy. Hope to see her in more movies.

[@liahatz]

Vanessa was one of my acting tutors and she helped me work on my audition prep to get into RADA way back in 2010. It’s so amazing that she’s doing big things!! Proud xx 😘

[@BillundBerries]

That’s very cool 😎!!

[@nancyprzybyl3624]

Hey lia _ what are you doing here? Fun to see you comment _ love you and joel

[@madamekida]

Great flex! She seems like a marvelous person

[@ma.cristinasalazar5512]

woah and you're former tutor is now an oscar nominee!!

[@malinamih]

Could u share any of the tips she gave u? 🙏🏻

[@NewMessage]

So British. "Oooo my ankles look so pale!" I've never even considered the color of my ankles. Ever.

[@a_single_white_female]

She's English but yeah

[@a_single_white_female]

@Paxton Britain is three countries; England, Scotland, and Wales.

[@Vera-lj1zk]

a single white female its just a way of speaking?????

[@mariamalkadri4202]

yeah, notice how she pronounces drawer at 0:35...

[@Aisha-wf8kh]

it’s a pretty common british conversation 😂😂😂😂

[@brewer9565]

The casting in The Crown seasons 1 & 2 was pure magic. Vanessa Kirby was perfection in her role as Princess Margaret. Adjusting to the casting changes in season 3 is jarring. Vanessa Kirby and Claire Foy are irreplaceable. Their scenes together were a masterclass in acting.

[@alexandrotirador1385]

Vanessa Kirby IS Princess Margaret. I can't see any other actress playing the role with ease and perfection. Helena Bonham Cartes has some massive shoes to fill.

[@davidkariu2330]

LOL are you kidding?

[@wittlelady]

helena's amazing actress and Vanessa's portrayal of princess Margaret is amazing. kinda hate to admit it but he's kinda right about it.

[@lscn12]

Don´t forget that Helena played Queen Elizabeth in the King´s Speech, she´s an amazing actress... For sure she will nail the job.

[@boranbkk4270]

I think this young actress would be very embarrassed to hear you say that. Helen Bonham Carter is true acting royalty.....especially for British actresses.

[@pottermorechick]

Lol Vanessa Kirby is great but Helena is an icon. She'll do just fine.

[@cynthiamadrid1430]

One of the greatest scenes Is Vanessa Kirby as Margaret Very drunk in her bedroom, talking to herself. Great actress !

[@johntartaglia2672]

Absolutely, my jaw dropped watching that scene.

[@CentaurusRelax314]

She almost single-handedly _made_ Season 2. She and Claire Foy were spectacular. [ Oooh-the bagpipes impression was gold. *Gold!* ]

[@megplaysalot3697]

She seems like such a genuinely sweet person!

[@kittydreamz86]

Her dress is spectacular

[@howardsullivan2360]

kittydreamz86 the best way

[@etralocalieganme]

I cannot unsee her being Princess Margaret and the rest of the crown’s cast especially Claire 💖

[@hsmay4941]

HAHAH "sorry Queenie but you don't look great" aahhh that killed me

[@leeannebishop51]

Tipacal male

[@johnroscoe2406]

@@leeannebishop51 huh?

[@ArielKnowsBetter]

😂😂😂

[@eduardoarmenta9232]

She's great in every interview I've seen of her..... Really funny and lovely.

[@guyfroml]

And the fact that she's so damned edible doesn't hurt either.

[@hawsrulebegin7768]

Seth’s such a gentleman. Love his politeness and smartness

[@florar2463]

Smartness ?? Intelligence?🤔

[@hotpinkbonnie451]

He keeps interrupting wdym??

[@arvinlove22]

Im kinda bit sad that she no longer plays Princess Margaret, but happy that Helena Bonham-Carter replaced her who's also a good actress.

[@brendanobrien8198]

She’s one of my favorites on the show. Happy she’s this cool in real life. Also Seth is so good at interviews

[@blue_sweater]

For all my respect and love to Helena and Olivia, Vanessa and Claire are perfect cast for royal sisters. I still think their performance is perfect and way better than what we got in 3 d and 4th seasons

[@PorQpine09]

I never got into 3/4 marg and liz. Vanessa and Claire were just wow.

[@rozaroz5259]

so true!

[@johnackroyd236]

I totally agree the two of them were great together

[@joebrice1807]

This has to be one of the most gorgeous British women in the world. Full lips and big eyes. She is stunning.

[@jsb9317]

Joe Brice I like her as a brunette. Stunning woman.

[@helenpaul67]

Agree...absolutely beautiful lady

[@johnnyzalami]

'british women in the world'

[@ritapita1126]

Yes but prettier as a brunette. Margot Robbie is what one would call a stunningly beautiful blonde.

[@chrissybrice8292]

Agree

[@emiliejayne_st]

I lost it when she said ‘by osmosis’ 😂😂

[@alijao8806]

I was smiling throughout the entire interview, she's incredible!

[@MichaelReynes]

Genuinely can't image her not as Margaret next season

[@INeedYouToBreathe]

Helena Bonham Carter is playing Margaret now!

[@rfz0084]

She's so pretty!! 😍

[@susankwan6229]

I seriously don't watch enough Seth. I think he's really the best late night host. He's so engaged and witty in his questions and responses...

[@d7787]

Honestly she seems amazingly grounded and funny

[@speckyhotdog84anderson6]

This lady is one very talented actress just watched her in pieces of a woman outstanding performance looking forward to seeing more of her work and craft 👏

[@rituparnamarik3185]

English people are absolute class..I don't care which accent they speak in..I love them

[@hebakhalid437]

She has this old timey voice. Such actress.

[@thiefofa1073]

Loved her first in Kill Command. Check it out - an underrated sci-fi gem. Glad to see she's moved on up in the world.

[@jennb3112]

They have crazy good chemistry

[@Sanctuari]

You know how people say they love a good accent. This is it ya’ll.

[@ds1868]

No such thing as a British accent. She has a well educated English southern counties accent.

[@mrbritisher9748]

@@ds1868 every video there has to be the same person making the same point, yes we understand you are very educated an English accent then quit being such a buzz kill!

[@PorkHunt0]

@@kincaidwolf5184 It is NOT a British accent, it's a ENGLISH accent. It sounds NOTHING like a Scottish, Welsh or N Irish accent.

[@Sam-ky3su]

@@PorkHunt0 English accent is a British accent. The same way a New York accent is an American accent.

[@fwgre9654]

It is, isn't it?

[@nolearystream]

Love anything Vanessa is in. Check out her appearance on Graham Norton!

[@robynkrest8178]

She and claire foy changed my life w the crown...i will love them forever

[@nellagroen2039]

I love her dress!!!

[@Iambasok]

She’s so charismatic and lovely!

[@gnlilu6972]

This was an amazing interview 😁

[@dianasarg4868]

LOVE HER!!!! Such a terrific actress. I can't even. Just love her

[@rashelelashley]

I just love her voice!! So classy and sophisticated. She was perfect as Princess Margaret...I really miss the cast from the first two seasons.

[@lalaparmz8987]

i love her accent!

[@si_vis_pacempara_bellum4906]

Although I understand why the show switched to a new cast for season 3, but I'm disappointed that I won't be seeing the old crew again... I started to loose interest in the show 😂

[@kingseirios4277]

same here, but i try to watch it with the new cast. the show is still great

[@armstrongtixid6873]

Yeah, honestly, they could have easily stuck with the original cast for one more season.

[@Charmedsas1]

Yooo seth dude, please have drinking in the afternoon with her. That would be insane. She's so cool.

[@Axel-ll2jp]

Charmedsas1 so true

[@Lauren_Heather]

The tone of her voice is life!

[@lovelifetips1706]

A classy British lady..Love the way she speaks.

[@jagmohanlohian]

She looked stunning in mission impossible. She is so beautiful with such a bewitching smile

[@jimslater3574]

What a charming woman!

[@saoirsequvnzhane5228]

Van, Claire and Matt are the perfect choices for their characters. I don't even know how will I even watch s3&4 and the following seasons knowing they're not in it anymore (or at least, not the main cast cause ik Claire's coming back for some sort of a flashback). God, I love them so much!

[@Sharingan6138]

She is excellent in The Frankenstein Chronicles. Also in Mission Impossiple

[@HMABH]

Seth did an amazing job in this interview !!! great flow!!

[@boncitagoyang6963]

This is really enjoyable to watch!

[@F1x3dGear]

She would be good fit as an elf in Lotr. Especially as daughter of Thranduil.

[@LisaElevateDJ]

She is SUCH A BABE!! 😍

[@beth9603]

Aw she is so down to earth. Adorable and fresh.

[@tp3931]

She s a star!!! Many more great roles coming her way!!!

[@edjunior4999]

She is amazing, i loved her as princess Margaret, and I think the brown hair suits her better.

[@MsBlulucky]

"Seth I'm incredibly gullible!" - "I'll keep that in mind and enjoy the rest of this interview." 🤣

[@Andypandieful]

Loved her❤️

[@miad5392]

I love the tone of her voice

[@birjeesahmed8400]

missing you vinessa in 3rd season of the crown , you did a fantastic job..😍

[@abbywhalen9574]

she is so delightful, id love to see her and Helena in an interview together but its been so long since she was on the show:/

[@haifadd8110]

She’s so lovely

[@Senna-xi1gr]

Series 1 & 2 were the best by far. 👑👍🇬🇧

[@spelunk8]

Love the accent change as she got more comfortable

[@emzt5289]

She’s so classy. Was perfect for the role!

[@minariminari4581]

Her portrayal as Princess Margaret is excellent. A real perfect choice for the role. Love her. ❤

[@mayazvideoz]

She is so precious

[@julianaferreira8695]

ohhhh seth is a charmer, the julia/julie bit oh wow

[@mayarosana_md]

She's so talented

[@BoZhaoengineering]

One of my favorite actresses.

[@LukeKetchum7003]

I really liked her in Mission Impossible Fallout.

[@joetred]

She stole the scenes in that movie.

[@asdabir]

I love her character in the crown. (I know it’s a real person but tbh I don’t know anything about princess Margaret)

[@arvincabugnason6728]

The prettiest I've seen for a long time in Hollywood other than Jolie etc.

[@barbara60626]

If they ever make a story about Amy wine house she should play her

[@gerbmcnuggets5466]

3:16 Fun Fact: in the UK a #1 is called a ‘Wee’ and a #2 is called ‘Evacuating the Dunkirk’

[@sphericalempirical9359]

From the time, she is the image of her. Brilliantly played too.

[@grodot5317]

Very convincing Chewbagpipes impression at 4:53.

[@chessu]

Oh god, I've just had to Google this, but I was at that show sitting in the circle, I never realise it made the news or anything! I didn't even quite understand what was happening. They stopped it quite abruptly as if nothing had happened. I couldn't even make out who it may have been.

[@briel0008]

What a lovely voice

[@Carlos-ln8fd]

Great accent

[@TheFever77]

Great accent?

[@Carlos-ln8fd]

@@TheFever77 yeah it sounds nice

[@KoasterKing205]

she's gorgeous!!!

[@cheapskate102]

Here post-Hobbs & Shaw...wow she is DELIGHTFUL

[@gilcortes7075]

She was Fabulous. And I love the dark hair bringing out her beautiful eyes !

[@ginal.5411]

she is splendid

[@leahyoung7129]

She’s so elegant and gorgeous!

[@dec23]

She has an amazing voice.

[@albert333pool]

She's stunning even as Vanessa Kirby 💜🔥

[@ummesalmatahir6745]

Vanessa has those eyes that tell stories. Was perfect for Margaret's character and great sense of humour.

[@ammu1534]

Love her voice

[@billlombard9911]

She nailed that role , 5 stars . She is the waterline that all future actresses have to compare themselves to

[@editsbyredeye3684]

I ❤️ her since MI-6!

[@chefscorner7063]

I have a bit of a schoolboy crush on her (even though I'm 60) since seeing her in a movie a few years ago. Just great to see that she seems very down to earth in real life.

[@edwardnashen5960]

She was super fabulous in The Crown. I love her work!

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

Omg I have the same problem in the summer. So aggravating.

[@D__Cain]

Literally a perfect role for her. it’s crazy

[@peacemaker6253]

She’s so prettttyyy

[@yeungeddie]

OBSESSED

[@michellepadilla7999]

She was my favorite character I was sad to see her be replaced by an older Margaret. Great actress