‘I like British writing’: Julie Walters on why she turned down Hollywood
Julie Walters on the red carpet
  • the actress has appeared in some of the highest-grossing movies of recent years, including the Harry Potter series, Mamma Mia and Billy Elliot.
  • However, she could of easily starred in high-profile films earlier in her career by moving to Hollywood after being nominated for the 1984 best actress Oscar for her role in Educating Rita.
  • Instead she remained in the UK, appearing in television shows 
 Pulled quote - Walters told the Radio Times in an interview. “Because I’m British, I guess, and I like British writing and British work, and I love it here. I think the way you look is much more important in Hollywood than possibly it is here.

Pulled quote 2- The actor said the sexual assault and harassment allegations against the Hollywood film producer Harvey Weinstein had left her “very angry”

this is quite interesting for the British audience  to know that their home -bred actors and actresses value and appreciate the growing British entertainment industry as much as we do.
Secondly, The UK’s entertainment and media sectors will play an important role in economic growth over the next five years so it is very important.

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