Get insight on the French-British actress!
Back in November, the streaming platform – Netflix has announced that the comedy-drama series will return for a second season thanks to its popularity and success! And just a few days ago, Sex Education is back in action again on the platform service again and we could not wait to binge-watch it already!
Decked in high black boots, smokey makeup, and her rock-and-roll fabulous style, Emma Mackey, greatly known as the cool Maeve Wiley is one of the popular characters who has captivated fans. Instead of concentrating on the protagonist of Sex Education – Otis Millburn (Asa Butterfield), let’s learn about the rising star behind Maeve!
1. Mackey grew up in France
Born to a French father and British mother, the talented actress spent her first 17 years in the idyllic town of Sablé-Sur-Sarthe.
In an interview with Stylist, she revealed that she made up her mind to leave France at an early age: ‘When I was seven I said, “As soon as I’m 18 I’m moving to university in the UK”. I weirdly kind of rejected France for most of my life; I was like, they don’t get me, they don’t get my sense of humor,’ she confessed.
2. She studied English Literature and Language at Leeds University
Mackey studied English Language and Literature at Leeds University, and from there, she developed a love of theater. In fact, she performed in and directed several productions while in school.
3. Mackey was rejected from drama school
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After moving to London, Mackey stayed with friends and juggled nannying jobs while also attending acting class. She applied to drama school, but sadly, she didn’t get in.
However, she met a professor who helped get her signed to a talent agency. According to an interview with Vogue Paris, Mackey received the casting call for Sex Education 6 months later, eventually landing the job after a series of auditions.
4. She channels her off-screen self into Maeve for the show’s second season
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“I’m not scared of anything, dickwad.” – Maeve Wiley 💗 @sexeducation @netflixuk
As the show’s writers got to know Mackey more, they incorporated some of her real-life personas into her character. ‘Her lip bites, her smiles, those idiosyncrasies which were mine are now hers’. Mackey told Stylist after wrapping the second season of Sex Education.
5. She has several upcoming projects in the works!
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Though Mackey exudes the confidence of a seasoned actor, Sex Education was her breakout role. Now, there’s no slowing down — the star is set to appear alongside Gal Gadot in Kenneth Branagh’s Death on the Nile, the sequel to Murder on the Orient Express.
She’s also earned a starring role in Irish thriller The Winter Lake and what will be her French film debut, Eiffel. Wow!
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