My 2025: Corrina Brown - Best movie? " I really enjoyed Steve on Netflix"

Your hero of 2025?
Every year for me, it’s my mum.

Villain of 2025?
I think with the state of the world at the moment, that has to go to the people in charge. Also time! She’s dramatic, unpredictable, and somehow always running faster than me! This year has FLOWN by!

Best personal moment?
Having the absolute privilege to play Sephy in Noughts And Crosses in the summer whilst shooting a movie. I’ve never been so tired in my life, but it was amazing.

Best record?
Raye – Where’s My Husband.

Best movie or TV show?
This changes once a week for me. I really enjoyed Steve on Netflix and Wicked Part 1 (haven’t seen part 2 yet).

Best book?
The Seven Husbands Of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid has been my favourite read this year.

Best thing you saw online?
There’s so much online. I think seeing friends doing well, booking jobs, starting families, being promoted…that’s always the best.

Your hope for next year?
More joy. More softness. More people choosing to lead with empathy. And more opportunities to see the world.

What tickled your funny bone?
Alan Carr on Traitors. He was brilliant!

• Corinna Brown stars in Heartstopper Forever, due for release on Netflix in 2026.

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Inside, the HP critics deliver their verdict on 2025, including the albums, tracks, movies, books, games, quotes, photos, events and political happenings of the year. We also sit down for insightful interviews with cover stars Kingfishr, Nell Mescal, RÓIS, Yusuf / Cat Stevens, Ewan McVicar, Booker Prize winner David Szalay and many more. Plus: special end-of-year reflections from the likes of Aisling Bea, Ardal O’Hanlon and BP Fallon...