Who doesn’t love Emily Mortimer? When we recently sat down and made a list of our favorite movies, we realized that many of them starred Emily. From her lovely turn in Match Point, to her brief vignette in Paris, Je T’Aime, to her under-appreciated (we think) role in Lars and the Real Girl, Emily is the type of actress who can adapt to any script and any setting and manage to be equally enchanting.

We spent a day with Emily this week photographing her for the next issue of Corduroy. Though the weather outside was hardly ideal, the atmosphere inside the studio was incredibly warm and creative. Emily was friendly, down to earth and open to collaborating, which gave us a chance to try some different options on-set (Plus she’s incredibly photogenic!) We pulled some great looks — including a Chloe dress and a Stella McCartney blazer she really liked — and I can’t wait to see the final shots once all the film is developed. After the photoshoot, we headed to a quaint little cafe in DUMBO for the interview, where Emily told us that she’s always excited to see what’s ahead in her career. Having watched her movies — and having spent a day with her — we have to say, we’re pretty excited too.

(Above: Emily with the photoshoot team)