Loves of My Life: Callie Cooke

The best interviews are often the most personal. In Loves of My Life, we get to know the person behind their craft, asking them the important questions we're desperate to know—the restaurants and date-night spots, what's in their Saved folder on Instagram, the piece of jewellery they're most attached to and what's lurking at the bottom of their handbag. In short, these are the true loves of their life.

Next up is actress Callie Cooke, who stars in summer's biggest theatrical release, F1 The Movie, opposite Brad Pitt, Javier Bardem, Damson Idris and Kerry Condon. This highly anticipated Apple Original Films production is out now in cinemas.

What’s your #1 restaurant to visit in the whole world? And what would you order?

The Four Horsemen in Brooklyn, their roast chicken is even better than my mums!

Is there anything in your home that you’re particularly sentimental about?

I still have my diary from when I was 12, it’s mainly just talking about how much I love Charlie from Busted but it’s very sweet.

What would we always find lurking in the bottom of your handbag?

My film camera!

Who is the person/who are the people who fill up your cup?

My best friends are the greatest people in the world.

What is your ideal holiday? Something by the beach, pool, city-break or intrepid?

The Italian countryside.

Do you have an item of jewellery that holds a lot of meaning?

I recently had my late grandma’s ring reworked into a new piece—she would have loved it!

What are the top 5 necessities for your trailer on set?

A good book, a phone charger for when I spend too much time on TikTok, endless chocolate, diet coke and my dog.

In your spare time, what do you love to do?

Hang out with my dog and watch The Sopranos.

Best cinema in London / your home town?

The Castle in Hackney.

Do you have a secret date-night spot?

Bruno’s wine bar (also Hackney soz).

Which item of clothing would you never ever part with? And why?

I have my dads OG Sex Pistols tour t-shirt—it’s so punk, I love it!

What’s your most-played on Spotify? An artist, playlist or album?

Currently trying to learn every Charli xcx song in prep for Glastonbury.

Favourite city or country for inspiration?

Copenhagen.

What’s the most treasured item in your wardrobe?

After my first ever job, I went mad and treated myself to a Miu Miu two-piece. It's my prized possession.

What’s the beauty product you can’t live without?

Eyebrow gel.

What’s your go-to comfort food?

My boyfriends Spanish Omelette—it’s the best thing I’ve ever eaten!

What are your 3 favourite movies of all time?

Little Miss Sunshine, Frances Ha and Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging.

What’s your latest obsession?

I’m late to the party, but Love On The Spectrum.

Coffee, tea, wine, cocktail—what’s your ultimate poison?

Combining them all with an Espresso Martini.

You can pick 3 fashion brands to wear for the rest of your life, what are they and why?

Miu Miu (I'm obsessed, can't you tell!), Carhartt (because dungarees are life) and I can’t tell you the third one because then you’ll all buy it and I won’t be cool anymore!

Who is your professional hero?

I’ve never met her but I’d go into battle for Greta Gerwig.

Who is your personal hero?

My sisters. They’re both nurses and do a way harder job than me.

Who is/who are the love/s of your life?

My dog Ralph and my boyfriend, but mainly my dog.

What is the love of your life?

Does Ralph count?

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