Vicky McClure "doesn't know how to respond" to her own success.
Vicky McClure thinks being in the public eye is weird
The 40-year-old actress appeared in a number of guest roles on British television before she got her big break starring as Detective Inspector Kate Fleming in the BBC series 'Line of Duty' and while she doesn't take anything "for granted", she still finds it "weird" to be in the public eye.
She told The Observer: "When people are kind about my work, I never know how to respond properly. I don’t take it for granted. But being in the public eye is weird. A part of me is still very confused by it."
Meanwhile, the 'This Is England actress has been in a relationship with actor and producer Jonny Owen for a number of years and explained that they both spend significant time apart so they can pursue their dreams but noted that she has never felt the need to leave her hometown in Nottingham for London because that is where is is at her happiest.
She added: "Laughter, honesty and letting each other fly. That’s what you need in a relationship. I’m away all the time. My partner [actor and producer Jonny Owen] is, too. Weeks go by and we don’t see each other. But I want him to pursue his dreams and he wants me to achieve mine. I couldn’t love him more for it. London has given me an awful lot, but it’s not the be-all and end-all. There’s life across the country. Leaving Nottingham never felt like an option for me – I love the stability and familiarity, the people. I can catch my breath here. I know what’s what. I’m happiest on the sofa, slobbing with Jonny."
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