IN CONVERSATION • @sophie.skelton interviewed by @kat.mcnamara about life after her big break, similarities between their journeys, and her best words of wisdom It’s been six years since Sophie Skelton was announced as Brianna —Bree— in #Outlander. Since joining Starz’s hit fantasy period drama in the second season, her nuanced performance in the television adaptation of Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling novels captivated audiences. As the British actress told her friend Katherine McNamara, who most likely understands that feeling better than anyone, being part of a worldwide phenomenon and playing the daughter of one of the most beloved TV couples will always come with challenges. However, with Sophie’s naturally poised and laid-back disposition, it makes sense that she keeps embracing her fiery and multifaceted character without too much intimidation. — “I do find it hard personally to make a lot of female actor friends, because the industry can be quite competitive, and often, actresses don’t tend to be that good and genuine friends. That’s why when they mentioned you [Kat] about this interview, I was like, ‘Yeah, that would be fun.’ So, I would just say, ‘Be good people and champion your female friends instead of making it competitive.’” — Read more on grumpymagazine.com // This feature is exclusively available as a solo story in digital and print worldwide! [link in bio] — CREDITS GRUMPYMAGAZINE.COM // SPRING 2022 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF & PRODUCTION: @jazzieperrier PHOTOGRAPHY: @emmacraft at @thecanvasagency STYLING: @sarahslutsky at @thewallgroup SET DESIGN: @lidia.moore MAKEUP: @bobscott200 at @thewallgroup HAIR: @seijinyc at @forwardartists PHOTOGRAPHY ASSISTANT: @carmengracedecristo STYLIST ASSISTANT: @carlee___ SET ASSISTANT: @__cheykl LOCATION: @kezco.co SPECIAL THANKS: @randcpmk & @theledecompany — #SophieSkelton wears @davidkomalondon dress, @hirotakajewelry earrings and @annesisteron ring