Olivia Colman says it was 'terrifying' to walk the runway for Miu Miu as a 'grey-haired woman of 52' during Paris Fashion Week

Published: 09:37 EDT, 9 October 2026 | Updated: 09:50 EDT, 9 October 2026 Olivia Colman said walking a Paris Fashion Week catwalk as a 'grey-haired woman of 52' was 'terrifying'.The Oscar-winning actress has been embracing her greys and natural curls in recent weeks after ditching her brunette pixie cut. And on Sunday she tied back her long locks to walk the runway at Paris Fashion Week's Miu Miu show, joining top models like Gigi Hadid to present the spring/summer collection.Asked about the experience during her appearance on this week's Graham Norton Show, Olivia explained: 'they just called out of the blue and I can't believe I did it. I can't believe I said yes as it's very un-me.'With her hair styled into side-swept curls for her appearance on the chat show, Olivia added of her runway appearance: 'I thought, "52, grey hair, f**k it!"''It was so nice to be asked, and my teenage self was saying, "Do it!" It was terrifying but I loved it.' Olivia Colman said walking a Paris Fashion Week catwalk as a 'grey-haired woman of 52' was 'terrifying' (pictured on The Graham Norton show) The Oscar-winning actress has been embracing her greys and natural curls in recent weeks after on Sunday she tied back her long locks to walk the runway at Paris Fashion WeekOlivia is joined on Friday's episode of The Graham Norton Show by her Wicker co-star Alexander Skarsgård, and the castmates were keen to discuss both their controversial new movie and their 'vigorous love making'.The pair's new film has left many scratching their heads over its bizarre concept. Described as ‘vulgar, horny yet unexpectedly heartwarming’, Wicker follows Olivia’s character as the lonely Fisherwoman whose love life is hampered by her constant fishy odour.Desperate for affection, she commissions the local basket weaver – played by Game of Thrones star Peter Dinklage – to fashion her a husband out of wicker.The creation, played by Alexander, comes to life and proves so alluring that it sparks fierce jealousy among the village’s women, threatening to disrupt the social order.The first trailer was released to much fanfare in July, with viewers in shock at the graphic scenes between Olivia and Alexander.Asked about the new film, Alexander told Graham Norton: 'When I was sent the script, I thought it was The Wicker Man, the horror movie, so I thought it was going to be scary. Turns out it was a comedy with lots of sex.'Olivia added: 'It is wonderful and magical and it has everything in it – including lots you don't expect.''We had a lot of fun making it and we struggled a lot not to laugh. We had lots of vigorous love making but luckily there were no splinters!' With her hair styled into side-swept curls for her apperance on the chat show, Olivia added of her runway appearance: 'I thought, "52, grey hair, f**k it!" It was so nice to be asked' Olivia is joined on Friday's episode of The Graham Norton Show by her Wicker co-star Alexander Skarsgård, actor John Malkovich and The Bear star Ayo EdebiriAsked about his role, Alexander joked: 'There is a purity to his soul that felt very foreign to me. I realised it is hard playing a nice guy – it was definitely uncharted territory for me.'And the actor was keen to keep an unusual souvenir from the set.Talking about his elaborate costume, Alexander explained: 'It was real and made by the same artists that worked on Lord of the Rings.''The suit was exquisite and it took them 18 months to make.' 'I particularly liked the nipples – they had extraordinary craftsmanship, so I kept them.'The Graham Norton Show, BBC One, Friday, October 9 10.40pm. Also available on BBC iPlayer.