Nathalie Emmanuel Joins Season 3 of Texture Talks, Sponsored by Garnier’s Method for Curls.

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British actress and international film star Nathalie Emmanuel is best known for her breakout role as Missandei in HBO’s Game of Thrones. With a career spanning independent cinema and blockbuster hits, Nathalie has starred in franchises like Fast & Furious, the Maze Runner series, and Netflix’s horror-thriller Army of Thieves.

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Beyond her on-screen success, Nathalie is a passionate advocate for racial equity, natural beauty standards, and mental health. She uses her platform to challenge industry norms, celebrate textured hair, and inspire young women of colour to embrace their identity unapologetically.

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Nathalie is the latest guest on Texture Talks, now in its third season, sponsored by Garnier UK and their new Method for Curls haircare range — created for curly, coily, and wavy hair types.

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In this powerful episode, Nathalie opens up to host Paige Lewin about the deep personal journey behind her hair. She shares how teachers once suggested her naturally curly hair posed a “health and safety risk” to other children — forcing her to keep it styled away during school. She talks about being bullied for her curls, and the bold decision that led to her big chop.

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As a curly-haired actor, Nathalie gets candid about the challenges she still faces on set — even as an A-lister — and the constant fight to get her hair treated with the care it deserves while filming. She also shares the inside story of how she officially landed her iconic role on Game of Thrones.

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This episode is a heartfelt exploration of representation, resilience, and identity — and how Nathalie’s relationship with her hair has evolved over the years. For the first time ever, she shares never-before-seen personal photos that chart the highs and lows of her hair journey, one image at a time.