Former Harrogate pupil Lee Braithwaite is making waves in Hollywood after starring alongside Academy Award nominees Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh in 'We Live in Time.'
Braithwaite, who left Harrogate Ladies’ College in 2019, makes a feature length film debut as Jade, a commis-chef who partner’s Pugh’s character, Almut, in a cooking competition.
Following their time at Harrogate Ladies’ College, Braithwaite attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, a world-leading drama school, and graduated in 2023 with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Professional Acting.
Braithwaite had roles in multiple drama productions at Harrogate Ladies’ College.
They said:
“My time at Harrogate Ladies’ College gave me some amazing opportunities.
“The support I received helped me realise that becoming an actor was a realistic career option.”

Braithwaite’s role has been met with positive reviews from critics, and garnered praise from Pugh, who has starred in films such as Oppenheimer and Dune: Part Two.
Pugh said on Instagram:
“What a beautiful performance you gave.”
Head of Drama at Harrogate Ladies’ College, Dr Emma Stokes said:
“Lee repeatedly wowed audiences with performances at school.
“It was clear to everyone at the time that Lee had something really special even at a young age.
“Their passion, energy and vibrancy were infectious.
“Everyone at school is so proud of Lee and pleased to have been part of the journey so far.
“We’re so excited to follow Lee’s career, and they will always be part of the Harrogate Ladies’ College family.”

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