Olivia Cooke Took Six-Month Break During Secret Health Battle
- Actor Olivia Cooke, 32, returned to work in June after a six-month hiatus caused by shingles contracted while working back-to-back acting jobs for two years.
- Contracting the painful viral infection while staying in New York, Cooke returned to her native UK for treatment, then spent recovery at her London home focusing on mental health.
- During her break, Cooke deactivated her Instagram account to avoid toxic online discourse surrounding House of the Dragon, which she described as "steeped in misogyny."
- Cooke expressed frustration with the "celebri-fied nature" of acting, arguing that her industry should prioritize creative work over brand deals and social metrics rather than followers.
- Following her recovery, Cooke next appears in director Anton Corbijn's A Talent for Murder alongside Helen Mirren and Alden Ehrenreich, releasing in UK cinemas on November 20.
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House of the Dragon Star Slams Game of Thrones Fandom’s ‘Ugliness’
Photo Credit: HBO A major House of the Dragon star has slammed the Game of Thrones fandom over the interpretations of their character. Olivia Cooke portrays Alicent Hightower in the prequel spin-off series. And she confirmed in a recent interview that the debut of the third season this summer was a major reason behind her decision to stay offline for a while. She returned to Instagram in October after being absent from the platform since April. …
Olivia Cooke Blasts ‘House of the Dragon’ Fans Over Misogyny and Racism
Olivia Cooke is widely known for playing Alicent Hightower in House of the Dragon. However, the actress recently criticized the show’s fandom, calling out misogyny and racism among some fans. Olivia Cooke exposes fandom toxicity In an interview with GQ, Cooke discussed the toxic behavior of some House of the Dragon fans. She criticized the […]
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