rachel weisz_the violet files_new york gossp gal_ben hassettThat’s actress Rachel Weisz talking about her favorite thing about riding the NY subway. There are often guys who drum on, like, plastic cans it transforms the ride.”

Weisz, who has an Academy Award, Golden Globe, and Cambridge degree to her name, posed for a cinematic subway-themed shoot with The Violet Files and photographer Ben Hassett. 

Daniel Craig‘s wife is only getting better with time, hitting her stride with two critically-acclaimed films debuting this season, Youth and The Lobster.

For this story, she spills her beauty secrets, how she mastered the art of keeping a low profile, and details about her latest roles.  Here’s a bit:

IN WEISZS WORDS

On self-doubt: I like that feeling of being scared, of thinking, I dont know if I can do this, its too hard, its too complicated, its too unknowable.’”

On acting in university: I was a bit shy, really, and terrible at auditioning in fact, there was a moment when I thought I would do some kind of Ph.D.

On finding her stride: It took me a long time to get to that place where you park all self-consciousness and judgment at the door. You have to be willing to make a real arse out of yourself.

On women she admires: I admire Catherine Deneuves hair in the Polanski film Repulsion, and I love everything she wears. But I so dont look like her; shes so far away from me.

On dream dinner guests: I love, love, love Wordsworth but Im not sure Id want him at the dinner. Maybe Id get him round for tea.