Quote Of The Day By Daisy Edgar-Jones: 'That's What I Would Say To Young People Who Are Wanting To Pursue The Arts...'

It seems like yesterday that Daisy Edgar-Jones broke our hearts as Marianne in the finale of "Normal People," telling Connell (Paul Mescal) that they would be ok even if they had to part ways. The adaptation of Sally Rooney's novel elevated the actor's career into the mainstream, earning her first BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.

Edgar-Jones has been dominating both the silver screen and the TV space ever since "Normal People."  In "Where the Crawdads Sing," the she played a defiant young girl seeking to prove her innocence in her ex-boyfriend's murder. Edgar-Jones then embodied Sebastian Stan's prey in the stylish thriller, "Fresh." In 2022, she delivered a supporting performance in "Under the Banner of Heaven," a must-watch Hulu crime drama that earned her a second Golden Globe nomination. And she's continued to up the stakes with blockbuster films like "Twisters" and the anticipated remake of "Sense and Sensibility."

The fearless manner with which the actor continues to approach her career is reflective of her life's mantra. Today's quote of the day by Edgar-Jones encourages budding creatives to step outside their comfort zone without the fear of failure. 

"That's what I would say to young people who are wanting to pursue the arts: be open to failure and learning from it. It's a really valuable part of the process ... The most difficult jobs I've done, or the things that have been the most trying, I have valued the most in my later life, as they've taught me the most."

The above quote comes from Daisy Edgar-Jones' 2025 interview with Elle. The actor shared invaluable career advice for those wanting to work in the arts. Based on her own experience, failure is part of the process, and the only way you can evolve as an artist is if you take risks. 

Edgar-Jones' career before "Normal People" wasn't running as smoothly as most people would assume. She had to audition multiple times and learn how to handle rejection. Later on, when she began to book projects, the actor opted for daunting roles as opposed to playing it safe. 

The deeper meaning behind Daisy Edgar-Jones' career advice is not to let the fear of failure keep you from trying. The best achievements in life take time, and whether you are looking to pursue acting or are exploring alternate fields, it's important to put yourself out there. As the actor shared in the aforementioned Elle interview, failure is part of the process when it comes to achieving your goals.

Edgar-Jones might've starred in several productions since her breakout role in one of Hulu's best original series, but all of them demonstrate her inherent desire to take bold risks. She isn't holding back from exploring different genres and aiming for roles that she hasn't yet played. 

In addition to playing a Jane Austen heroine in the forthcoming "Sense and Sensibility" adaptation, Edgar-Jones is set to star in the modern romance "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow," a comedy series called "Mosquito," and a heist film titled "Here Comes the Flood."

• "Freedom means a lot of things. But I think freedom to express, to be your ultimate self, and to be free of worrying about people's opinions is something that resonates with me at the minute." — from a 2022 interview with Hunger

• "Of course, I want to make things that connect, and I want to make things that are critically acclaimed, but I also want to be brave and fearlessly approach my work. You can't do that if you're too worried about whether something's good or bad. You can only connect with whether you find something truthful, and if it speaks to you, then give it your all. I want to stop being concerned about anything other than what's in front of me." — from a 2025 interview with Elle

• "I would rather, as I'm getting older, take a really bold swing in the wrong direction than play it too safe." — from a 2026 interview with British Vogue