Bafta -nominated actress Ruth Madeley, 36, is best known for her TV appearances on Doctor Who and Years And Years. She was born with the spinal defect spina bifida, dreams of a role in the Marvel superhero franchise and co-stars with Rebel Wilson in new indie movie, The Almond And The Seahorse. In this week’s Sixty Seconds , she clears up her assumed connection to Richard Madeley , why she won’t be wearing her corset outside of Renegade Nell, and her proudest moment in the Tardis.
That’s so funny. I get that ALL the time. Like I am this child that they just don’t mention.
To set the record straight, I am not, in any way, shape or form that I know of, related to Richard Madeley. It’s a really beautiful and truthful look at the impact of brain injury on people and their loved ones and how it can affect lives. The majority of my scenes are with Meera Syal, who I absolutely adore.
I play her assistant at a brain injuries clinic and we have had the best time together. We’re like the light comedy relief in the film. No it isn’t.
It’s just a really different way to see Rebel, where you can fully appreciate her acting range and everything that she can bring to the screen besides comedy. I think people will be really, really impressed with her. Oh, absolutely, 100 per cent.
And it’s really important to celebrate every little improvement and to recognise how far we’ve come as an industry. But also not be afraid now to keep pushing, because there’s still a long way.