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Daisy Ridley’s Vogue Cover Shoot, Photographed by Mario Testino

While Daisy Ridley’s anonymity earned her the role of a lifetime, she has now emerged as a force beyond Star Wars. At 25, the London-born actress is unafraid to be vulnerable and unwilling to let the magnitude of the franchise define her budding career. Our November cover star let us in on the profound influence of her family, why she insisted on “growing up” out of social media’s glare, and how she coped with the stunning fame of Star Wars. Here, we bring that strength and versatility into focus with a series of gritty, action movie inspired shots. See her cruise through the air in cascading Gypsy Sport and glide across metal grates in Valentino haute couture in this month’s cover slideshow.

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    Photographed by Mario Testino, Vogue, November 2017
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    Green-Eyed Girl

    At 21, Daisy Ridley was plucked from relative obscurity and catapulted to galactic fame in Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Now 25, she is still processing the transformation. Fashion Editor: Tonne Goodman.

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    Metal Guru

    The actress, who chooses her own clothes, in a Valentino haute couture dress. Cuffs by Burkindy, Dannijo, and Stephen Russell.

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    On the Prowl

    Ridley is alternating her role as Rey, the scavenger in the Star Wars franchise, with a range of projects, including the upcoming remake of Murder on the Orient Express, directed by Kenneth Branagh. JW Anderson top. Scout Original shorts. G1 jacket (tied around waist). Acne Studios sunglasses. Frame belt. Michael Kors Collection bag. Valentino Garavani boots.

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    Sparks Fly

    “You do eight thwacks one way, eight the other,” says Ridley of her sword-fight workouts to play a Jedi in training. Gypsy Sport jacket. Tom Ford top. DKNY Sport pants. Valentino Garavani boots.

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    Ridley wears a Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello dress and earring. To get this look, try: Double Wear Nude Water Fresh Makeup SPF 30 in Desert Beige, Pure Color Envy Sculpting Blush in Sensuous Rose, Bronze Goddess Powder Bronzer in Medium, the Brow Multi-Tasker in Dark Brunette, Magic Smoky Powder Shadow Stick in Burnt Black, Pure Color Envy Defining EyeShadow Wet/Dry in Decadent Copper, Little Black Liner, Pure Color Envy Lash Multi-Effects Mascara, Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick in Insatiable Ivory. All by Estée Lauder. In this story: Hair: Christiaan; Makeup: Dick Page; Manicure: Megumi Yamamoto; Tailor: Leah Huntsinger. Produced by MT+. Local Production by GE Projects. Set Design: Nicholas Des Jardins.