Oldham actress Olivia Cooke talks fame perks on BBC show
Oldham actress Olivia Cooke appeared on The Claudia Winkleman Show alongside Ralph Fiennes, Anna Faris and Michelle de Swarte. She discussed celebrity perks, revealing her mother resells unwanted free gifts online. Cooke also shared her dislike of red carpet events, saying she wants to cry or run away when faced with screaming crowds. The actress, known for Ready Player One and The Sound of Metal, provided hints about the upcoming third series of House of the Dragon, where she plays Queen Alicent Hightower. The fantasy series returns in June 2026, with a fourth and final series confirmed.