Lily James says she has a special trick to get into character—she sprays a scent that matches each role, and that focus her on the job.
In the latest issue of HELLO! magazine, the 36‑year‑old actress talked about the ritual that helps her “take you to a place and focus you.” She blends her own perfumes or picks pre‑made ones, saying, “Scent is so seductive.” Each spray becomes a cue that pulls her into a different world.
The trick has come in handy as James steps into the role of Whitney Wolfe Herd, the founder and CEO of the dating app Tinder‑like platform that turned her into the world’s youngest billionaire. The biopic, titled Swiped, follows Whitney’s rise to fame and fortune. James admits that playing a real person is harder than a fictional character because of the responsibility to “do them justice.” The 36‑year‑old said she felt a mix of guilt and hesitation because she has never used a dating app herself, yet she wanted to honor Whitney’s story of triumph, legacy and hope.
“To tell Whitney’s story mattered,” James said. “It’s a true story of a woman building a massive company, showing courage and resilience.” She spent hours watching interviews and reading about Whitney to capture her energy. “What I found was a life force that is infectious,” she added.
Fans of Lily James appreciate her candidness about the creative process and the effort she puts into such roles. Her scent ritual is just one of many ways she sharpens her focus, helping audiences see a one‑of‑a‑kind portrayal of the entrepreneurial trailblazer in Swiped.
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