Ruth Jones says she still feels like she is in her 30s – despite now suffering from arthritis in her knee.
The Gavin & Stacey star, 53, said: “If you’d asked me when I was younger what life would be like in my 50s, I’d probably have imagined someone like my grandmother.
"I’d have looked like a little old lady who went for a shampoo and set every week.
"But it’s funny – when you get to your 50s it’s not like that at all because apart from a few aches and pains, I feel like I’m in my 30s. Perhaps I ought to behave accordingly.”
On her health issues she told Woman&Home magazine: “Perhaps should have been more careful with my health. I have a bit of arthritis in my knee.
"When you're younger you think 'it won't happen to me' but of course these things do.
"I'm taking tumeric as that's anti-inflammatory and I try to avoid processed carbohydrates. But I love walking.”
Actor and author Ruth also spoke about preferring going out in Cardiff with friends to big events in London.
Unlike her character Nessa she does not like wearing lots of makeup.
She said: “I still live in Cardiff, my family are nearby and my old friends. I guess I don't want the red carpet lifestyle enough to change that.
“I wouldn't go out of my way to go to a big celebrity bash. You have to make an effort to dress up. I'm a bit lazy really.
"I can't be bothered to put make-up on – I certainly don't wear it day to day.
"There's something more enjoyable about being at a party among your friends.”
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