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Carey Mulligan on Acting, Plastic Surgery, and Her Role in Netflix's 'Beef' Season 2

other · 2026-04-21

Carey Mulligan stars in the second season of Netflix's 'Beef,' which premiered on April 16. The actress, known for her roles in period pieces like 'The Great Gatsby' and 'Far From the Madding Crowd,' plays Lindsay, a middle-aged interior designer whose life unravels. Mulligan, who lives in rural England with her husband Marcus Mumford and their three children, avoids social media and plastic surgery, stating, 'Your face is your instrument.' Her career includes three Oscar nominations, four Golden Globe nods, and a Tony award. In 'Beef,' she appears alongside Oscar Isaac, Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny, and Youn Yuh-jung. The series, created by Lee Sung Jin, explores themes of blackmail and embezzlement at a Montecito country club. Mulligan's preparation for roles involves reading poetry by authors like Christina Rossetti and Emily Dickinson. She made her film debut in 2005's 'Pride and Prejudice' and gained recognition with 2009's 'An Education.' The interview is part of Cultured Magazine's CULT100 issue, photographed by Arash Khaksari.

Key facts

  • Carey Mulligan stars in Netflix's 'Beef' Season 2, premiered April 16
  • Mulligan avoids plastic surgery, saying 'Your face is your instrument'
  • She has three Oscar nominations and four Golden Globe nominations
  • Mulligan lives in rural England with husband Marcus Mumford and three children
  • Her role in 'Beef' is a middle-aged interior designer named Lindsay
  • The series also stars Oscar Isaac, Charles Melton, Cailee Spaeny, and Youn Yuh-jung
  • Mulligan made her film debut in 2005's 'Pride and Prejudice'
  • She prepares for roles by reading poetry, including works by Emily Dickinson

Entities

Artists

  • Carey Mulligan
  • Arash Khaksari
  • Lee Sung Jin
  • Steven Yeun
  • Ali Wong
  • Charles Melton
  • Cailee Spaeny
  • Oscar Isaac
  • Youn Yuh-jung
  • Marcus Mumford
  • Joe Wright
  • Lone Scherfig
  • Lynn Barber
  • Ben Brantley
  • Roger Ebert
  • Christina Rossetti
  • Emily Dickinson
  • Sharon Olds
  • Kerry Hardie
  • Alex Brownsell
  • Celia Burton
  • Abena Robinson
  • Chloe Kerins
  • Thomas Bird
  • Mathijs Hunfeld
  • Matthew Easy
  • David Paul Vail
  • Lewis Robinson
  • Cydney Moore
  • Amber Adams

Institutions

  • Netflix
  • Cultured Magazine
  • Vogue
  • New York Times
  • Studio&
  • Parent
  • Granon Digital

Locations

  • England
  • London
  • Devon
  • Montecito
  • Montana

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