Michelle Dockery has been a household name since she graced our screens as the poised and complex Lady Mary Crawley in the iconic series "Downton Abbey." Her portrayal of Lady Mary, with all its nuanced layers of aristocratic charm and underlying vulnerability, not only captivated audiences worldwide but also carved a significant path in Dockery's career. The journey from period drama royalty to versatile Hollywood actress, however, was just beginning.
After "Downton Abbey" concluded, Michelle Dockery was determined not to be pigeonholed. She took on roles that starkly contrasted Lady Mary, showcasing her range and depth as an actress. In the American series "Good Behavior," Dockery played Letty Raines, a troubled con artist—a role that allowed her to delve into a grittier, more raw performance. Similarly, in the Netflix miniseries "Godless," Dockery portrayed Alice Fletcher, a resilient widow in the wild west, further proving her ability to adapt to vastly different genres and characters.
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