Eddie Redmayne thinks red carpets can be "intimidating".
The ‘Theory of Everything’ star – who was announced today (15.01.15) as one of the nominees for Best Actor at the Oscars – has revealed that he finds events like those nerve-wracking and is glad he has his wife, Hannah Bagshawe, by his side throughout them.
He said: "It’s so lovely – those events, the red carpets can be intimidating so having your partner there means the world.
"I’m not quite sure what she makes of them all but she’s very supportive."
The 33-year-old actor – who married Hannah at a winter-themed ceremony in Somerset, south west England last month – tries to help his wife pick her outfits for Hollywood events, despite admitting he’s not a great shopper.
He shared: "I tend not to be very good at shopping but she’ll put things on and give me a [twirl] and she’ll ask for me for advice …
"I try and be helpful but I’m not sure I’m distinctly qualified for it."
Eddie – who earlier this week won a Golden Globe for his portrayal of Stephen Hawking in the biographical drama – admits that the he can get overwhelmed by the attention he receives but insists the best way to combat it is by focusing on the next movie.
He told People magazine: "It is extraordinary. The way I stay focused is because I’m working on something else so literally I’m preparing and rehearsing for a new film that’s starting in a week or two so in some ways you’re focus is on that and it’s a very good way of remind yourself that the work is the important thing, as wonderful as this ride has been. But that’s how I try and keep my focus."
Eddie Redmayne ‘intimidated’ by red carpets
