Sophia Jane Myles (/səˈfaɪ.ə/; born 18 March 1980) is an English actress. She portrayed Erika in Underworld (2003), Underworld: Evolution (2006), Isolde in Tristan & Isolde (2006) and Freya in Outlander (2008). Read full biography of Sophia Myles →
I don't want to be famous. I like to be able to sit in a cafe and watch the world go by and observe people.
The culture of celebrity has become insane. It's all based on fantasy, and I find it creepy and disturbing.
I'm very grateful that I have one of those faces that seems to blend back into the crowd. A lot of people pay lip service to wanting a normal... →
I've spent a lot of time in L.A. and I love it. A lot of Brits can't stand the place, but I like the West Coast attitude and the way people... →
What I do for a living means that people look at me. As an actress, you are scrutinized. You are not just dealing with your looks privately, you are... →
I'm really a strong advocate of ageing because the messages that the media and advertising give to women infuriate me: ie that it's a bad... →
Because I never set out to be an actress, I always feel so lucky and grateful. There are so many people who are really desperate to be stars, and it... →
I couldn't care less about walking down the red carpet in a pair of heels and a posh frock. I'd rather be in my pyjamas at home.
I don't want to be known for anything other than the fact that I play characters in movies.
I've chosen not to talk about my really private life to the press - I've never invited a huge amount of attention.
If you were to do a line-up of past suitors, it's definitely a very eclectic group, is all I'll say.
I am spiritual but not massively religious, and I don't go to church. If someone said 'What religion are you?' I would say... →
I know so many acting careers that are deliberately kickstarted by a publicist placing a bit of rubbish in a newspaper. And I don't want that. If... →
Sophia Jane Myles (/səˈfaɪ.ə/; born 18 March 1980) is an English actress. She portrayed Erika in Underworld (2003), Underworld: Evolution (2006), Isolde in Tristan & Isolde (2006) and Freya in Outlander (2008).