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Why Daisy Edgar-Jones, star of Les Indomptés, is the new actress to watch
Storm chaser alongside Glen Powell in Twisters, and a young lesbian struggling with her sexuality in Les Indomptés, Daisy Edgar-Jones has been turning heads over the past few months. Discreet and talented, the young Irish actress is emerging as Hollywood’s new hope, thanks to poignant roles, a perfectly managed fashion ascent, and an ingenuous charm.
Daisy Edgar-Jones, a versatile actress revealed by Normal People
Since childhood, Daisy Edgar-Jones has been steeped in the film industry. With a TV channel executive father and a mother passionate about cinema and film editing, her path seemed predestined.
At just 21, she appeared in the series War of the Worlds (2019), then landed a leading role the following year in the BBC mini-series Normal People (2020). Alongside Paul Mescal, she sensitively portrays a shy young woman navigating her transition from high school to adulthood, with her first love as the backdrop. Released during lockdown, the series catapulted Daisy Edgar-Jones and her co-star into the spotlight.
Thus began the actress’s discreet yet steady rise, taking on roles in films as varied as they are poignant. In the thriller Fresh (2022), she plunges into a toxic romance with a cannibal played by the dashing Sebastian Stan. Then, in Where the Crawdads Sing (2022), she portrays a young woman ostracized from society, surviving alone in the treacherous marshlands of Northern California.
An actress starring in Twisters and headlining Les Indomptés
Versatile and reserved, the Irish actress remains untouched by tabloid scandals (only her friendship with actor Paul Mescal is mentioned), evolving quietly in the film world. Until summer 2024: in Lee Isaac Chung’s blockbuster Twisters, she plays a tornado chaser, appearing more and more in the media…
Sharing the screen with American actor Glen Powell, Daisy finds herself in the limelight, photographed in the capitals and on the red carpets at premieres.
While her co-star is already media-savvy, having drawn global attention alongside Sydney Sweeney for the promotion of Anyone But You (2023), the Irish actress uses this new exposure to reveal another side of herself.
A keen sense of fashion
Especially her burgeoning taste for fashion, displayed at each of her increasingly scrutinized appearances in the press and on social media. Proof: the photos of Daisy Edgar-Jones at the premiere of Les Indomptés with Jacob Elordi, wrapped in a billowy dress from Chloé’s latest runway collection by Chemena Kamali, that quickly went viral on Instagram. Soon followed by other sharp looks pulled straight from recent Fashion Weeks, such as the Givenchy gown she wore at the Twisters premiere in June 2024, from the French house’s Fall/Winter 2024 collection. A promising fashion sense that is sure to blossom in the years ahead…
A refreshing girl next door, in the tradition of Anne Hathaway
Far removed from the unattainably perfect glamour embodied by Margot Robbie or Zendaya, Daisy Edgar-Jones stands out with her accessible, simple, and refreshing aura, offering a contrast to Hollywood’s glittery excess.
Whether through her relatable role in Normal People, which resonated with millions of fans, or her natural demeanor, Daisy exudes a spontaneous charm. Far from the spectacular looks seen on recent red carpets, she cultivates a low-profile image.
This is clear in her many interviews, where she shares, smiling, anecdotes about her teenage years or her adventures at music festivals with Paul Mescal. These candid life moments, often shared on Instagram, show her knee-deep in mud in rubber boots or enjoying a night out with friends—a candid beauty reminiscent of Anne Hathaway’s early days. Here’s hoping her career follows the same thrilling trajectory…
Les Indomptés by Daniel Minahan, starring Daisy Edgar-Jones and Jacob Elordi, hits theaters on April 30, 2025.
