Claire Foy Reflects on Her Acclaimed Career, from "The Crown" to "H Is for Hawk"

In a recent interview, acclaimed British actress Claire Foy opened up about her diverse career, from her breakout role in "The Crown" to her latest film "H Is for Hawk." Foy, who was in Zurich to receive the Golden Eye Award, discussed her experience portraying a grieving woman who takes in a hawk to cope with the loss of her father.

Foy revealed that she had a "strong, visceral reaction" to the script and was drawn to the film's exploration of grief and friendship. To prepare for the role, she immersed herself in the world of falconry, learning to build trust and compassion with the birds. Foy noted that the experience taught her to see the vulnerability in the hawks, just as her character did.

The actress also reflected on her acclaimed performance as Queen Elizabeth II in the Netflix series "The Crown," for which she won two Emmy Awards. Foy shared that she was initially skeptical about the role, but was able to bring a sense of humanity to the iconic figure. She noted that the younger version of the Queen was "more unguarded" and allowed her to see the person behind the public persona.

In addition to her acclaimed television and film work, Foy discussed her early career, including roles in "Little Dorrit" and "Upstairs Downstairs," as well as her experience working with industry legends like Nicolas Cage in "Season of the Witch." Despite her success, Foy remains humble, acknowledging that she never thought she could "make it" as an actress.