Natalie Dormer says her friends keep her sane.

Natalie Dormer loves to speak to her friends and family on Skype when she is away on a film set because they help to "keep her sane".

The 'Hunger Games' actress Dormer, admits she often gets homesick when she's away filming and loves using Skype to keep in touch with her loved ones.

Natalie Dormer  has been engaged to director Anthony Byrne since 2011

She said: "My friends keep me sane and make me laugh on those days away from home."

The star also practices yoga whenever she has time and says her mat "goes with me everywhere."

She adds "What makes me really happy is a walk in the English countryside. A nice sunset, that British countryside, it means I'm home."

She had to shave part of her head for 'The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1' to play Capitol-deserting filmmaker Cressida and embraced the opportunity to alter her appearance.

She said: "It was kind of a 'gulp' moment and took some courage. But there is some serious s**t happening out there in the world, so ultimately you have to look at it in perspective.

"I was kind of reconciled and excited by what it was going to look like. And Cressida is so good at her job. She kicks ass."

Natalie also plays Margaery Tyrell in 'Game of Thrones' and is known for taking on strong female roles, but doesn't want to be typecast.

She said: "It's been my gift that I've played a lot of strong women. One day I'd like to prove I can play weak too. I want to do everything."

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