Ellen Rose O. Hudson (born 19 November 1990) is an English actress, author, and musician. She is best known for her recurring roles as Laoghaire MacKenzie in the Starz drama Outlander (2014–) and Nancy Skerrett in the ITV historical drama Victoria (2016–2019).
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| Born | 19 November 1990 Worcester, Worcestershire, England |
| Alma mater | Oxford School of Drama |
| Years active | 2012–present |
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| Family | Cyril Connolly (grandfather) |
Early life edit
Hudson was born on 19 November 1990 to journalist and author Cressida Connolly[1] and Charles Hudson, the middle of three children, and grew up on the Wyke Manor Estate in Wick near Pershore.[2] Her older sister Violet is a journalist who has written for The Daily Telegraph, the The Spectator,[3] and Tatler.[4]
As a teenager, Hudson decided to pursue acting.[5] She trained at the Oxford School of Drama, performing in plays such as The Crucible and Closer, eventually graduating with a degree in acting.[6][5] Early in her career, she regularly featured in Tatler.[7]
Career edit
Hudson's first professional role, in 2012, was a guest spot in an episode of the fifteenth series of the BBC One medical drama Holby City.[8][9] Later that year she appeared in Garrick Hamm's short film Cast Offs and director Bruce Logan's short Les Bohemes.[9][10] In 2014, she landed the role of Laoghaire MacKenzie in Starz's time travel drama Outlander, based upon Diana Gabaldon's best-selling book series.[11] The character is recurring and will continue throughout the series. On her character during the series' mid-season episode, Hudson stated that "when you are in just a lot of pain, it comes out as anger... I think that's quite a human characteristic, basically, and I think that's definitely what happens is that she's [Laoghaire] got all this pain and she doesn't know what to do with it and it comes out in this very kind of aggressive way and she does whatever she can do to rectify the situation."[12]
Hudson guest-starred as Paulette Roland, a 17-year-old diabetic who discovers that she is pregnant, in series four of the BBC medical period drama Call the Midwife. The episode, which aired on 22 February 2015, explores the character's struggle with the possibility of either a dangerous pregnancy or a legal abortion.[13] That same year she guest starred in NBC's international crime drama Crossing Lines.[14] On 14 May 2015, Hudson played Lydia Bennet in Tamara Harvey's production of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice at the Sheffield Crucible, alongside James Northcote and Isabella Laughland.[15][16]
In 2016, Hudson was featured in a series one episode of Sky1's amateur detective series Agatha Raisin, based upon the book series by MC Beaton.[17] Hudson also appears in ITV's Victoria, a period drama centering on the life of British monarch Queen Victoria.[18] She portrays Nancy Skerrett, the Queen's dresser, in the ongoing series.[19]
BBC's drama Informer (2018), about police informants, sees Hudson in the role of Charlotte Humphreys, an art student and potential love interest to main character Raza.[20]
Hudson had her first major film role in the 2022 installment of Texas Chainsaw Massacre.[21][22] The following year, she played Clarissa Frost in the Paramount+ adaptation of The Doll Factory.[23]
Music edit
Hudson worked briefly as a professional singer-songwriter, headlining at London's famous Ronnie Scott's Jazz Club, as well as touring with Jools Holland. She plays the piano and ukulele.[18][19][24]
Writing edit
Hudson's debut novel, a story of friendship amid loss titled Just For Today, was released in early 2022 through Tinder Press.[25]
Personal life edit
As of 2017, Hudson lived in East London.[18] She is vegan.[26]
Filmography edit
Film edit
| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Cast Offs | Young Girl | Short film |
| 2013 | Les Bohemes | Michele | Short film |
| 2016 | Arrivals | Angel | |
| 2022 | Texas Chainsaw Massacre | Ruth | |
| 2023 | The Haunting of Queen Mary | Gwen Ratch |
Television edit
| Year | Title | Character | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Holby City | Tasha Cairncross | Episode: "And We Banish Shade" |
| 2014–present | Outlander | Laoghaire MacKenzie | Recurring role, 9 episodes |
| 2015 | Call the Midwife | Paulette Roland | 1 episode |
| 2015 | Crossing Lines | Aurelia Roche | Episode: "In loco Parentis" |
| 2016 | Agatha Raisin | Kylie Stokes | Episode: "The Day the Floods Came" |
| 2016–2019 | Victoria | Nancy Skerrett | Recurring role, 21 episodes |
| 2018 | Informer | Charlotte Humphries | Miniseries |
| 2020 | Death in Paradise | Tabitha Brown | Episode: "La Murder Le Diablé" |
| 2021 | The Irregulars | Princess Louise | 2 episodes |
| 2023 | The Doll Factory | Clarissa Frost | 6 episodes |
Theatre edit
| Year | Title | Role | Theatre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Pride and Prejudice | Lydia Bennett | Sheffield Crucible |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Satellite Awards | Best Ensemble (Television) | Outlander[27] | Won |
References edit
- ^ Calkin, Jessamy. "World of Cressida Connolly, writer". The Daily Telegraph. Archived from the original on 24 July 2011. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ Pryce, Mike (28 January 2008). "A tale of one squire and his confetti field". Worcester News. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ "Violet Hudson - The Article". Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ "Selfridges' No-Noise Project - Review". Retrieved 31 May 2020.[dead link]
- ^ a b "Nell Hudson, star of 'Victoria' and 'Outlander' dishes on life and work - StarsAndCelebs.com". Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ "Five Things You Need To Know About Outlander's Nell Hudson". Harper's Bazaar UK. 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ "Nell Hudson - Tatler". Archived from the original on 19 November 2012. Retrieved 31 May 2020.
- ^ "Holby City - And We Banish Shade". BBC. 2012. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ a b "Starz's Outlander Series Casts Its Laoghaire MacKenzie (Exclusive)". Access Online. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ Kreindler, Sarv. "Behind the Scenes of Sony's Short Film 'Les Bohemes'". Creative Planet Network. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ "Starz's Outlander series casts its Laoghaire MacKenzie (Exclusive)". Access Hollywood. 2013. Retrieved 22 October 2014.[dead link]
- ^ "'Outlander': Nell Hudson on heartbroken Laoghaire". Access Hollywood. 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2015.[dead link]
- ^ Cocks, Simon (22 February 2015). "'Call the Midwife' Season 4 Episode 6 review". Cultbox. Retrieved 26 February 2015.
- ^ TV.com. "Crossing Lines: Dragon". TV.com. Retrieved 14 January 2019.[dead link]
- ^ Hewis, Ben (23 May 2015). "First look at the cast of Pride and Prejudice at Sheffield Crucible". WhatsOnStage. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Full Casting Announced For Pride & Prejudice". Sheffield Theatres. 10 April 2015. Archived from the original on 24 September 2015. Retrieved 13 May 2015.
- ^ "Agatha Raisin - S1 - Episode 6: The Day the Floods Came". Radio Times. Retrieved 15 January 2019.[dead link]
- ^ a b c Powell, Emma (22 August 2017). "Nell Hudson says filming Victoria was like an eight-month long school trip". Evening Standard. Retrieved 15 January 2019.
- ^ a b Welch, Tricia (4 September 2017). "Victoria star Nell Hudson on fashion secrets: My favourite decade is the 70s". Express.co.uk. Retrieved 14 January 2019.
- ^ "Meet the cast of BBC1 thriller Informer". Radio Times. Retrieved 15 January 2019.[dead link]
- ^ Fuge, Jon (22 March 2021). "'Don't Breathe 2' & 'Texas Chainsaw' Sequel Are Finished and Fantastic Teases Producer". MovieWeb. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
- ^ Sandwell, Ian (16 February 2022). "Nell Hudson on Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Outlander and her debut novel". Digital Spy. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ Griffiths, Emmy (20 September 2023). "Outlander star teams up with Derry Girls actress for new drama - and it sounds right up our street". Hello!. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ "As the hit TV series Victoria returns, actress Nell Hudson gives us the on-set gossip". You Magazine. 2017. Retrieved 18 March 2021.[dead link]
- ^ Tivnan, Tom. "Actress Hudson's debut lights up Tinder". The Bookseller. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- ^ Prendergast, Lara; Potts, Olivia (7 June 2022). "With Nell Hudson". The Spectator. Retrieved 7 December 2023.
- ^ ACADEMY, INTERNATIONAL PRESS. "Nominations for the 21st Annual International Press Academy Satellite™ Awards". www.prnewswire.com (Press release). Retrieved 16 January 2019.
External links edit
- Nell Hudson at IMDb
- Nell Hudson at Spotlight