| Lulu Popplewell | |
| Birth Name: | Laura Francesca Popplewell |
| Birth Place: | London, England |
| Yearsactive: | 2001–present |
| Father: | Andrew Popplewell |
Lulu Bird Popplewell (born Laura Francesca Popplewell)[1] is an English comedian and actress.
She was a finalist in the Leicester Square New Comedian Of the Year Award and the Chortle Student Comedy Award 2018.
She is the daughter of Lord Justice Andrew Popplewell and Debra Lomas, a dermatologist. She is the younger sister of actress Anna Popplewell and the older sister of Freddie Popplewell, the niece of former cricketer Nigel Popplewell and the granddaughter of retired judge Oliver Popplewell.
Popplewell was originally known for her role as Daisy in the 2003 film Love Actually. On radio she played the part of Lyra Belacqua in BBC Radio 4's 2003 dramatisation of Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy.[2] [3]
See also: Weinstein effect. In 2020, Popplewell accused actor and comedian Hardeep Singh Kohli of sexual harassment. It was at a show where he approached her and offered to use his influence to boost her career. Popplewell alleged that an offer of help was accompanied by an invitation to spend the night in his bed and has accused Kohli of attempting to abuse his power.[4] [5] In response, Singh Kohli said: "It is now clear to me that my actions and words made women feel intimidated, undermined and undervalued. For this, I apologise unreservedly and can only hope to live a life of greater understanding."[6] [7] [8]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Love Actually | Daisy | ||
| 2001 | Love in a Cold Climate | Emma | TV miniseries |