Claire Foy
Definition
Claire Foy is a British actress (born 1984), best known for her Emmy-winning portrayal of a young Queen Elizabeth II in the first two seasons of Netflix's historical drama series The Crown.
Renowned for her roles in films like First Man (as Neil Armstrong's wife Janet) and Women Talking, Foy exemplifies poised intensity in period dramas and modern narratives.
Examples
Claire Foy's turn as the Queen had me accidentally addressing my dog as 'Your Majesty' during dinner.
After bingeing The Crown, I tried Claire Foy's regal stare on my boss—turns out, it works better on corgis.
Claire Foy could read a grocery list and make it sound like a state address worth interrupting Parliament for.
In First Man, Claire Foy grounds the moon landing in domestic drama, proving astronauts' wives deserve their own spin-off.