Actress and model Emily Ratajkowski has revealed that Sally Rooney’s hit novel Normal People “changed her life”.
The now-blonde bombshell, whose parents live in Cork, admitted she was initially “scared” when she found out the book was being adapted into a TV show – because of how much she loved the novel.
She said: “I was just obsessed with reading this book and sobbing my eyes out actually, crying happily on a beach.”
But admiring the performances of Paul Mescal and Daisy-Edgar Jones, the 29-year-old beauty said: “Everyone involved deserves a round of applause, particularly Paul and Daisy who I am a big fan of.”
She added: “Connell’s chain also… whoever runs that account – you’re really cool.”
The model also praised the character of Connell’s mother, played by Sarah Greene, admitting she hopes she is “that kind of mum”.
“I think Connell has this amazing relationship with his mum,” she said.
“I remember reading the book and watching the show too just thinking I really hope I’m that kind of mum because she loves him in such an honest way.
“She respects who he is but she also had really good boundaries and she’s just cool.”
