'Dagenham' star Sally Hawkins shies from spotlight
(Agencies)
2010-11-18 10:58
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In fact, her mother and father began writing and illustrating children's books in order to help their daughter overcome dyslexia and learn to read.
"They saw that I was responding to rhythm in words in a way that my brother hadn't," said Hawkins. "They hit upon a way of using words and rhythm to engage kids."
Her parents instilled in Hawkins "a love and a passion for creativity" and, looking back, she said if it wasn't for them, "I don't know whether I'd be able to read scripts today."
Hawkins went on graduate from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London and soon after began working in theater.
Film and TV roles followed, as did a working relationship with director Mike Leigh. He first cast Hawkins in 2002 film "All of Nothing" before building around her the story in "Happy-Go-Lucky," for which she won a Golden Globe award.
In addition to "Dagenham," earlier this year Hawkins appeared in the feature film "Never Let Me Go." She is currently starring on Broadway in "Mrs. Warren's Profession."
"I am so thankful and grateful for what my parents did," said Hawkins. "What they developed for me was like an extension of a play. To this day, I'm still playing."