Rose Williams of Sanditon on Style, Spirituality and More

Williams’s track record and the way she presents today certainly speaks to her confidence, but when I ask about self-assuredness, she’s quick to qualify that, like many of us, there are often two mental streams at play. “There are my thoughts which are not confident and are very insecure and are very like ‘you’re shit’ or the classic ego mind of ‘you’re not good enough,’” she says. On the other hand, she feels herself pulling the steering wheel consciously in the opposite direction. She references an old proverb about two wolves and choosing which one you feed and says she practices daily to be conscious of which wolf is getting all the attention. 

A butterfly tattoo on her wrist was a lockdown investment and is a constant reminder of how the last few years have prompted deep transformation. It is how she ensures that specific time will not be forgotten. On one of her fingers is a depiction of the eye of Horus—an ancient Egyptian symbol that represents healing and well-being. Another small inking on her wrist says “gratitude,” yet another reminder to be present and consider how to connect, enjoy and help others to thrive in the moment. “I’m so grateful to be here,” Williams says of the Who What Wear UK shoot. “I get to work with beautiful, creative people, and their talent comes through in a specific way. There’s an alchemy to this, and I am privileged to be in this position.” To Williams, spirituality is everything, but not in a “I practice yoga and carry a crystal” kind of way. It is woven into the very essence of everything she does—it’s a mindset rather than a transient layer on top of a busy life. “I am by no means perfect. I am a constant student in everything. But I’ve been very blessed to meet people on the way that have taught me kind techniques or just [about] bringing it back to purpose, I suppose,” she says. No supposing about it—this actress is on the right path.

Sanditon series 2 launches in August on ITV. Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris will be released in cinemas nationwide in September.