Embodying the inquisitive intelligence of the character she plays in her latest role in Alice: through the looking glass, actress and director- on-the-rise Mia Wasikowska explains why she craved a life more ordinary after a decade of devoting herself to film. Words – Sophie Tedmanson. Styling – Kate Darvill. Photographer – Nicole Bently. Hair – Sophie Roberts. Make up – Kellie Stratton. Manicure – Jocelyn Petroni for Chanel.