Natalie Dormer says her friends keep her sane.
The ‘Hunger Games’ actress, who has been engaged to director Anthony Byrne since 2011, admits she often gets homesick when she’s away filming and loves using Skype to keep in touch with her loved ones.
She said: "My friends keep me sane and make me laugh on those days away from home."
The ‘Game of Thrones’ star also practices yoga whenever she has time and says her mat "goes with me everywhere."
She added to PEOPLE magazine: "What makes me really happy is a walk in the English countryside. A nice sunset, that British countryside, it means I’m home."
The 32-year-old beauty had to shave part of her head for ‘The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1’ to play Capitol-deserting filmmaker Cressida and embraced the opportunity to alter her appearance.
She said: "It was kind of a ‘gulp’ moment and took some courage. But there is some serious s**t happening out there in the world, so ultimately you have to look at it in perspective.
"I was kind of reconciled and excited by what it was going to look like. And Cressida is so good at her job. She kicks ass."
Natalie – who also plays Margaery Tyrell in ‘Game of Thrones’ – is known for taking on strong female roles, but doesn’t want to be typecast.
She said: "It’s been my gift that I’ve played a lot of strong women. One day I’d like to prove I can play weak too. I want to do everything."
Natalie Dormer: My friends keep me sane
