Bustle Booth

TheVardy V. Rooneystar on being in court, coping with loss, and hiding her BAFTA.

In the summer of 2022, theRooney vs Vardy trialhad the nationgripped.

I went into the series without bias, Cresswell tells me over Zoom from her Derby home.

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I was there to play a wife, a mother, and a daughter.

My focus was on getting that part right first, and nailing her characteristics.

I was given the facts, and I read the facts, she explains.

Cresswell as Rooney in ‘Vardy V Rooney: A Courtroom Drama’

Viewers can make their own assumptions about whose side theyre on when they watch.

As for the final verdict thejudge ruled in Rooneys favour in Jul.

2022 the actor didnt really have an opinion as such.

That’s what the court is there for.

Its up to those working on the case to make the final judgement and they did.

Id have to go on the stand and be questioned.

It was actually quite nerve-wracking.

Although, despite excelling in her field, the actors family is still surprised by the path she chose.

My parents were always supportive.

But my dad would take the piss and tell me to get a real job.

Aged just 15, Cresswell landed the role of Kelly Jenkins in Shane MeadowsThis Is England.

Kelly is probably my favourite ever role, she recalls.

You actually just reminded me I need to get it out again.

As for what is next for Cresswell, shes playing that close to her chest.

Until then, get to know Chanel Cresswell in the Bustle Booth, below.

In The Bustle Booth

What’s your coffee order?

Vanilla latte, or if we are going all seasonal, Im up for a pumpkin spiced latte.

What are the saved weather locations on your phone?

Budapest, London, Dubai, and Derby.

Aquarius with a Capricorn descendant so it makes me slightly calmer, apparently.

Fave overused movie quote?

You could land a fucking jumbo jet in there Snatch.

What was your fave cartoon as a kid?

Whats one movie or TV show you’re currently obsessed with?

Britains Most Evil Killers.

Who is your celeb idol?

I dont have one.

If you had to be on a reality TV show, what would it be?

Also,Celebrity Masterchefbecause I love cooking.

Whats something thats inspiring you lately?

Watching my family pull together and handle the hard times after my dads passing.

My brothers have been pretty incredible at carrying on my dads legacy.

What is something you would want people to say about you?

That I listened to them when they needed it.