Gemma Arterton has admitted that it’s nice to be taken seriously after she picked up a Bafta Orange Rising Star nomination earlier this week.
The actress finds herself in a very tough category as fellow Brits Andrew Garfield, Tom Hardy, and Aaron Johnson have also been given the nod alongside American Emma Stone.
Speaking to Metro the actress said: "It's just nice to been taken seriously... [and] not seen as just a sex symbol.
"This award is great because it's not about one particular role, it's about a body of work. I am proud that is being recognised."
"I am really excited. I am quite amazed actually. I can't really believe it. I'm an old timer.
"I suppose for the rising star award you need a little bit of work behind you for them to celebrate - so people of note will know you. Last year I had four movies out but I have been around for three years."
Arterton has mixed and matched her roles over the last year moving from the big budget blockbusters such as Clash of the Titans and Prince of Persia to smaller movies such as The Disappearance of Alice Creed.
In the pipeline for the actress are roles in Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters before she reprises the character of Io for Wrath of the Titans.
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