In a candid new feature with The Hollywood Reporter, 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲 reflects on the toll and triumph of stardom. From her beginnings in northern England to the global spotlight, the House of the Dragon star has ascended rapidly, but she admits the frenzy of fame has left her “knackered.” Still, exhaustion has only fueled her ambitions. “I want more out of the stories I get to tell and more out of the experiences on set. My curiosity has not been dampened—I think it’s only gotten stronger as I get older. I just crave knowledge from these sages of the industry. I want to work with the best,” she tells THR.

For the exclusive Hollywood Reporter shoot, 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲 was photographed by Jem Mitchell, with visual direction from Ash Barhamand and artistic and fashion guidance by Alison Edmond. Ada Guerin served as creative director, while Naomy Pedroza contributed as associate photo editor. Styled in a sleek Saint Laurent coat by Aimee Croysdill, 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲 embodied both sophistication and edge. The look was completed by Florrie White’s radiant makeup, Patrick Wilson’s effortless hair styling, and a polished manicure by Saffron Goddard. The shoot, produced on-site by Natasha Wray at Loft Studios London, captured 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲 in a moment of transition—between the fatigue of fame and the hunger for artistry.

With her vulnerability laid bare and her ambitions unflinchingly clear, The Hollywood Reporter paints a portrait of 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗲 not just as a rising star, but as an actress stepping boldly into her most compelling chapter yet.