close Video ‘Star Wars’ star Daisy Ridley was ‘so exhausted’ by vintage costume in ‘Young Woman and the Sea’ "Star Wars" star Daisy Ridley and her co-star, Tilda Cobham-Hervey, had to wear heavy duty vintage swimming costumes for their new film "Young Woman and the Sea," based on a true story from the 1920s. Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge. By entering your email and pushing continue, you are agreeing to Fox News' Terms of Use and Privacy Policy , which includes our Notice of Financial Incentive .
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"Star Wars" star Daisy Ridley not only had to train as a swimmer for her new role, but manage some heavy-duty vintage costumes. "When you’re actually swimming in them, it’s like wearing a weight vest, I’m not joking, it’s like 10 kilos" Ridley told Fox News Digital. In "Young Woman and the Sea," Ridley plays real-life Olympic swimmer Gertrude "Trudy" Ederle, who became the first woman to swim across the English Channel in 1926.
Early in the film, Ridley and her co-star Tilda Cobham-Hervey, who plays Trudy’s sister Meg, wear late Victorian and early Edwardian swimming costumes for their characters, which involved heavy duty, full cover.
