Here’s the thing about Daisy and Paul: they never tried to be stars. They just did the work, and the fame happened to them. They’re both from Ireland, both incredibly down-to-earth, and both allergic to celebrity BS.
There’s a story—and I love this—where Paul, after Normal People blew up, was spotted in Dublin at a pub, getting pints pulled by his mom. No PR stunt. Just a kid hanging out with his mum. (Can your fave do that? Probably not.)
The Real Friendship Behind The Scenes
If you watch their interviews, you’ll notice they have this sibling-like banter. They tease each other, finish each other’s sentences, and occasionally look at each other like, “Can you believe this is our job?”
It’s not forced. It’s not media-trained. It’s two people who genuinely like each other and are weirdly proud of the shared trauma—I mean, experience—of making that show.
Daisy once said Paul is like a “soulmate,” and Paul said she’s “the most talented person I’ve ever met.” Read that again. It’s adorable, but it’s also proof that their magic isn’t just on-screen.
Daisy Edgar-Jones Talks Fan-Favorite Co-Stars - Pubity
