Gemma Elizabeth Whelan (born 23 April 1981) is a British actress and comedian who has appeared in films such as Gulliver's Travels and The Wolfman. She is a member of the dance troupe the Beaux Belles, based in London. So I think thats whats really complex about playing somebody like Aelswith. But its not just Game of Thrones in which Whelan is moving centre stage. Gemma plays Geraldine, the daughter ofruthless MI6 chief Carolyn Martens (Fiona Shaw)and sister of computer whiz Kenny Stowton(Sean Delaney). She says her mother was a voice of reason after the Brexit vote, and mothers are always right. The fashion on Killing Eve has become almostas important as the storylines themselves every outfit Villanelle dons is dissected, withbrands including Alexander McQueen andIsabel Marant lending clothes for the show, whilefans have been seeking out their own replicasof outfits such as the iconic bubblegum-pinkMolly Goddard dress from series one. These are the really, really lovely facets to these fantastic characters to let shine through., We also asked Butterworth who among the cast she would like to work with more, and she was quick to point to those same warriors. And its really, really hard because her last words to him when hes dying are that, you know, he needs to do this negotiation, that negotiation. We hated you every time you came on the screen. Rumors of her casting . Read about our approach to external linking. They dont just put it in your eye with a dollop. She received widespread acclaim for her turn in drama The Moorside playing Karen Matthews, and as if the busy career wasnt enough she is several months pregnant. On Game of Thrones Whelan is playing the role of Yara Greyjoy, renamed from Asha Greyjoy in the books. Even with the Vicks, they only just blow it gently in your eyes. 'Game of Thrones' Season 7 is on Sky Atlantic 17 July, Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies. She admired the way Olivia Colman was able to straddle comedy and drama, and hoped to do the same. Gemma Whelan - Wikipedia She sort of surrendered her swords now and has just resigned to a peaceful life. Im so excited to work again with wonderful Mark Rowley back out in Budapest, but on a different show for the BBC called The North Water, starring Colin Farrell and Stephen Graham and Jack OConnell. Gemma Whelan began her career as a stand-up comedian but found fame with dramatic roles in "The Moorside" (BBC One, 2017), "Gentleman Jack" (BBC One, 2019-) and, most notably, "Game of Thrones" (HBO, 2011-19), in which she played the fierce ironborn warrior Yara Greyjoy. By creating an account, you agree to the Start your Independent Premium subscription today. So Mark and I are honored to be a part of that, which has been awesome because also were not playing Finan and Aelswith. I mean the two of them are extraordinary actors. Its the most heartbreaking, heart wrenching moment because its the only father figure hes ever known, somebody that Uhtreds always been able to rely on and depend on., Despite the scene being so painful, Butterworth enjoyed how the aftermath of Beoccas death was handled. Id love to see someone try and cross Hild or something, and then think Yeah,I picked on the wrong person. With just two episodes to go,How will Killing Eve end?is the only question anyoneasks the hit shows newestrecruit Gemma Whelan. I didnt know the calibre of the show at the time and the set guy made a whole vat of chicken, so I ate chicken all day. BBC Radio 4 - The Chastity Butterworth Show Not Available, Birthday: I would really love more. I did not know that was you. She has worked as a professional actress since 2005 and from her acting, she has attained a decent fortune. So I just thought that was an astonishing performance from the two of them. She has since appeared in the BBC Two miniseries The North Water (2020), for which she was nominated for a National Film Award, and the Sky Max series A Town Called Malice (2023). There's something really wonderful about making people laugh, and if you can find the laughs within a dramatic piece, it's also very rewarding. In the series, she is the daughter of Balon Greyjoy and his wife Alannys Harlaw and the elder sister of Theon. I was like, yeah. Shes an old-fashioned lady warrior with a mission., Whelan often tells stories that put her in the position of the little fish in the big ocean. The Last Kingdom's Eliza Butterworth teases Aelswith's arc in season 5 A delicious flirt and doyenne of the double entendre, Chastity and her faithful butler Roger invite listeners to one of the legendary social soires at her country house, Butterworth Hall. Basically, Butterworth wants to see more of all the characters. Gemma Whelan, star of HBO's Game Of Thrones and BBC Three's Live At The Electric, is trying out her hilarious character Chastity Butterworth as a chat show host.. Join Chastity for chat and entertainment as she invites a celebrity guest and members of the public to have a good old chin wag. A new comedy chat show starring Gemma Whelan as socialite Chastity Butterworth, with Mike Wozniak as her loyal butler Roger. With the compliments out of the way, Butterworth revealed her most embarrassing moment on set. She then appeared as a recurring cast member from the second season onward. Chastity is played by Gemma Whelan, best known for her role as Yara Greyjoy in the HBO series Game of Thrones. Guests include Charles Dance . And those scenes that they had to do was so tough. And this will be a new drama that we think could potentially be released this winter.. One viewer tweeted: "#TheMoorside was brilliant. Things can become real in your mind, you can be tricked, and you believe things you wouldn't ordinarily. [9] She made her West End debut as Princess Eugenie in the 2021 comedy play The Windsors: Endgame at the Prince of Wales Theatre. She laughs: A lot of the womenIve played have explored their sexuality,from Yara Greyjoy [the bisexual warrior queen]in Game of Thrones to Kate in Upstart Crow[Ben Eltons critically acclaimed stage adaptationof his TV series]. Gemma Whelan interview: 'I had to learn to be fearless' - YOU Magazine Image: BBC Pictures. Perhaps theyre going through griefAnd all of a sudden you go, okay I can sort of see where youre coming from with this. But I got this Carmex lip balm out and I took it and I put a huge dollop straight into both my eyes, literally in my eyes. Apart from her acting career, she has also set a mark as a comedienne and won the Funny Women Variety Award for stand-up comedy in 2010. If we get ever to see Hild on the battlefield again, that would be epic. That job changed my life. Gemma and her family are getting back to thenew normal after her writer and comedianhusband Gerry Howell, who works part-time inpatient liaison at Londons Maudsley Hospital,was struck down by COVID-19 just after lockdown. Gemma Whelan won the Funny Women Variety Act Award in 2010 with her character Chastity Butterworth. She also plays Kate in all seasons of the comedy Upstart Crow, Detective Eunice Noon on the first season of The End of the F***ing World on Channel 4, and Geraldine on the third season of Killing Eve. I cant see anything, get the medic out. Gemma Whelan Height, Weight, Size, Body Measurements, Biography, Wiki They just both delivered the most incredible tenderness. The actress . And theres this scene where shes shes grieving, with Hild. In February 2020, a stage adaptation of Upstart Crow opened at the Gielgud Theatre, London, Whelan reprising the role of Kate. Whelan stands at a height of 5 ft 6 in (Approx 1.68 m). In August 2011, she was cast as Yara Greyjoy in the HBO fantasy-drama television series Game of Thrones and appeared as a recurring cast member from the second season onward. Her parents met in Nebraska where her mother was training to be a nurse and her father, in the Royal Air Force, was stationed at Offutt Air Force Base. The rest, as they say, is long Victorian skirts and elocution. Hes hes so naughty and mischievous and really hilarious as a Dane that hes just as scary as they are. Shes also all in on Hild (Eva Birthistle). Gemma Whelan | Narrator | Penguin Random House Audio Eliza Butterworth is known for her roles in The Last Kingdom whose fourth season will be premiering in November this year, as of 2019. Her turn in The Moorside was a game changer. She was given a spot at a bigger club and performed to silence. But because I was nervous, I started to have these tics and that got a laugh, so I died on stage but learned something about my character. Weve done banana bread. Whelan lays Kate in all seasons of the comedy Upstart Crow, The End of the F***ing World on Channel 4, and Geraldine on the third season of Killing Eve. Ill just do it naturally. Saves you from getting blinded. Gemma Whelan with Fiona Shaw in Killing Eve. Whelan was cast as Yara Greyjoy in the HBO fantasy-drama television series Game of Thrones in August 2011. But at the same time, that bitterness towards one another, because theyve never seen eye to eye and had a really destructive relationship. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. , and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes. Gemma Whelan won the Funny Women Variety Act Award in 2010 with her character Chastity Butterworth. Like other families in Britain, and the rest ofthe world, she says, we are trying to keep spiritsup and following the rules about staying in andwashing hands. A new comedy chat show starring Gemma Whelan as socialite Chastity Butterworth, with Mike Wozniak as her loyal butler Roger. Gemma Whelan: Movies, TV, and Bio - amazon.com Moreover, she had supporting roles in several films and TV shows, including the 2010 films . By day five he was stillreally unwell and I wondered: Is this the time Ineed to make a call? but thankfully that wasthe low point. Sometimes when youre doing an emotional crying scene, the makeup artists can blow this thing called Vicks in your eyes, which helps you to cry a little bit more. For her part in the elaborate plot to bag reward money, Karen Matthews was dubbed the most hated mum in Britain.. The hit stage adaptation will run from 23 September - 3 December at the Apollo Theatre. So that was a really challenging scene for me.. Privately educated, she had a happy home lifeand excelled at dance, but as a teenager washospitalised with anorexia. Gemma, 35, played the gritty part of Shannon's mother Karen, as Sheridan, 35, played the role of family friend and campaigner Julie. Hopefully her mom with recognize her this time around. [9] In 2017, she portrayed Karen Matthews in the two-part TV drama The Moorside, based on the 2008 disappearance of nine-year-old Shannon Matthews. By continuing, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Based on the real life 2008 fake kidnapping of nine-year-old Shannon Matthews, Whelan plays the mum of the missing girl, who after a 24 days and a multi-million pound search, was discovered drugged and hidden in the base of a double bed in West Yorkshire.