Maxine Peake, 46, Born In 1974 – Shameless

Being a BAFTA nominee and Fantasporto winner, thespian Maxine Peake has all the right to mentor amateur actors. In 2020, the 46-year-old, known for her roles in Shameless and Dinnerladies, gave performing tips to Normal People star Paul Mescal and revealed that for those just starting their careers, it’s all about exerting effort.

Despite being in the industry for decades, Peake has admitted that she still gets the jitters from time to time. However, unlike when she was younger, she now experiences crippling anxiety. To cope with this, the blonde actress reminds herself that she has all the stage to herself.