In addition toComer’s net worthskyrocketing, her reputation in Hollywood has been doing the same.
I think it was because I was hungover."
Her life has changed dramatically since then.
She was born in 1993 to Jimmy and Donna, a sports massage therapist and railway worker, respectively.
She grew up in Childwall, a suburb in Liverpool, with her little brother Charlie.
That confidence would one day come in handy, giving Comer a leg up on her competition in auditions.
“My parents don’t come from the business it’s not like I was pushed into this.
It was something I took to them and said, ‘This makes me really happy.’
It has always fed my soul in a way that nothing else has,” she continued.
“We were split into groups and everyone had to perform a monologue.
It really made me hungry.”
Her natural talent for performing was obvious, and the young actor won the first place prize.
By 13, the young actor had signed with her first agent, David Daly.
As he told theDaily Mail, Daly could see her immense potential, even early on.
“Right from the start she was a fantastic actress.
She got glowing reviews.
From there, my acting has snowballed.”
Unfortunately, Comer has experienced unfair treatment in the industry because of the way she speaks.
During an interview withGlamourin June 2020, she opened up about how this classism has affected her.
Understandably, the actor was taken aback.
However, it was a sentiment she would sadly learn to expect after some time.
Comer continued, saying, “In so many meetings they are like, ‘Can you lose that?’
‘Yes, I can.
That’s why I’m here!'”
“There was something very freeing about playing her.”
During heracceptance speech, the actor still seemed stunned.
“I was not expecting to get up on this stage tonight.
Safe to say, Sandra, that this ‘Killing Eve’ journey has been an absolute whirlwind.
And I feel so lucky to have shared the whole experience with you,” Comer remarked.
“One, I’m sorry.
Two, I love you.
I’m going to bring [the award] home,” Comer concluded lightheartedly.
With her newfound success came many opportunities to expand into other ventures.
It didn’t take long until she officially became the face of two brands.
The thought just never ever crossed my mind that this would be an opportunity.
She added that the skincare products have since become a part of her everyday routine.
A couple of years later, the actor got to work on another project with some big names attached.
I was like, ‘I don’t think there’s any Easter eggs.’
So it’s been very educational for me."
“A lot of the feedback was great.
I used to feel quite defeated by that,” she said of this time in her life.
… We’re going to BROADWAY!"
The following year, the actor won a Tony for her incredible performance as Tess.
It’s just a magnifying glass that almost feeds a monster.
These opportunities are huge and glossy, but they’re so far from the life that I live."
Comer has also declined to share her dog’s name publicly.
Comer met with director Jeff Nichols about the film and he supplied everything she needed to get into character.
I was like, ‘Why is this not in my inbox?'"
Comer starred alongsideAustin Butlerand she went as far as to pick up smoking for the role.
… With smoking, you’re free to tell if they’ve not inhaled.
Kathy literally ate [cigarettes] for breakfast, so I had to get it right."
Just so I can continue growing, you know?
She went on to say that feeling a little fear is crucial in this line of work.
Luckily, despite the grueling work, she is prepared to keep on delivering.
