11 things you probably didn't know about Olivia Colman from 'The Crown'

Janaki JitchotvisutDec 16, 2020, 20:40 IST

Olivia Colman won best actress at the 2019 Academy Awards.ABC/Craig Sjodin

Olivia Colman has received multiple awards for her work in "The Favourite" and on "The Crown."
"The Favourite" is Colman's second collaboration with director Yorgos Lanthimos.
She used to star on the British comedy "Peep Show."
Her first name is actually Sarah, not Olivia.

Olivia Colman is best known for her roles as Queen Anne in "The Favourite" and Queen Elizabeth II on "The Crown."

Even though you may have seen her on the big screen, you may not even know her real name.

Here are some things you probably don't know about the award-winning actress:

Her first name isn't actually Olivia.

She may go by Olivia, but that's not her first name. Dave J Hogan / Contributor

Olivia Colman and her husband, Ed Sinclair, at the 2019 Oscars. Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP

Olivia Colman's first Oscar nomination and first win were in 2019. Mike Blake/Reuters

Olivia Colman pursued a couple of careers before landing on acting. Vera Anderson / Contributor

Olivia Colman starred in "The Favourite" alongside Rachel Weisz. Element Pictures

Olivia Colman reportedly gained 35 pounds for the role. Fox Searchlight Pictures

Olivia Colman at the 2020 Golden Globes. Frazer Harrison / Staff

Olivia Colman used to star on "Peep Show." Channel 4

Olivia Colman starred alongside David Tennant on "Broadchurch." BBC/Broadchurch screenshot

Rachel Weisz, Yorgos Lanthimos, and Olivia Colman. Stuart C. Wilson / Stringer

Olivia Colman's dog has a noble name. Andreas Rentz/Getty