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Mimi Keene Is the Surprise Star of ‘Sex Education’ Season 3

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Perhaps few fans went into Sex Education season 3 expecting to fall in love with Moordale’s resident mean girl, Ruby Matthews. Yes, our beloved protagonist, Otis (Asa Butterfield), had fallen under her spell, but Otis can be a bit impulsive, can’t he? Yet his instincts were proven impeccable when Ruby waltzed out of the finale as one of the season’s highlights, a hilarious and multi-faceted character no longer defined by her snobbery or shallow remarks. That development is entirely thanks to actress Mimi Keene, one of the hit Netflix dramedy’s most overlooked talents—until now.

“I’m excited about this new element to Ruby, in the sense that you find out a lot more of who she is behind the bravado of, ‘I’m perfect. Everything in my life is brilliant. I’m better than you,’” Keene explained in an interview with Glamour. “Otis helps get her to open up.”

But it’s Keene’s own intuition as an actress that makes Ruby, once a foil to Maeve’s (Emma Mackey) deadpan intellectualism, into a love interest of surprising emotional resonance. By the time episode 8 rolls around, her relationship with Otis—or, rather, lack thereof—is one of the season’s most heart-wrenching developments. As talk around the 23-year-old’s rising star bubbles up, here’s what to know about her burgeoning career.

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Keene was born and raised in southern England.

The now London-based actress has spent her entire life in England, but she grew up specifically in Hertfordshire, a county just north of the capital. The region is home to a little more than a million people, and is perhaps best known for the landmark St. Albans Cathedral, which features some of the area’s most stunning architecture, dating back to the 11th century—and likely founded in the 8th century.

She attended the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts.

Keene studied at the renowned London performing arts school, which has been in business for 110 years, from 2009 to 2014. Other well-known alumni include Naomi Campbell, Russell Brand, Lesley Manville, Julianne Hough, and Tracey Ullman.

Her acting debut was at the Royal Court Theater.

The Sex Education star’s professional stage debut was in the 2010 play Kin, written about a girls’ boarding school in the 1990s. Guardian theater critic Michael Billington called the plot “one of the best arguments for state education I have come across.”

Keene played the 10-year-old Janey, an ironically Ruby-lite character with a rather alarming bullying streak. Billington wrote of the performance: “Mimi Keene as Janey and Ciara Southwood as Mimi, watched over by Annette Badland as a perceptive teacher, are unnervingly good.”

She first attracted attention for her role in EastEnders.

From 2013 to 2015, Keene accelerated her rise with a performance in the beloved (and notorious) British soap opera EastEnders. She played Cindy Williams, a character first introduced in 1998 and played by no fewer than four different actresses over the course of 17 years. The character was best known for a storyline in which she becomes pregnant at 14, and later for her suspected involvement in a murder case. It wouldn’t be a soap opera without those tropes, after all!

mimi keene as ruby matthews in episode 6 of sex education season 3

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She and Ruby have one key characteristic in common: They both love to dress up.

Keene admits she and Ruby don’t share much in the way of personality traits, but they do share a sharp eye for fashion, especially when it comes to dressing up in unusual venues. “I like to dress up and wear heels in very inappropriate places, which Ruby loves to do as well,” Keene says. “That’s probably one of the most fun parts of playing her, and this season is no different. She has some incredible outfits.”

Her real-life dog appears in Sex Education season 3.

If you fell in love with Ruby’s pup—whom she apparently keeps in her locker throughout the school day—you’ll be pleased to learn the actress’s real-life canine friend, Baby, portrays herself in the series.

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“I’ve been trying to land her a role for the past three years, and she’s just landed it this season,” Keene told Glamour, later telling RadioTimes, “I’m a proud mother. I’ve been trying to get her in since season one – I’ve been, like, slowly, slowly, bringing her with me every day, letting everyone get to know her.”

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Jennifer Lopez Joined Ben Affleck In L.A. With Kids For Thanksgiving

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On Wednesday night, Jennifer Lopez arrived in Los Angeles with her 13-year-old twins Max and Emme. The family was likely there to join Lopez’s boyfriend, Ben Affleck, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Lopez recently returned from the much colder climate of British Columbia, Canada, where she was filming her latest project, The Mother.

J. Lo touched down in her private jet wearing a teddy fur coat from Coach’s Autumn/Winter 2019 collection, and a pair of Ugg boots. Classic airplane outfit, celebrity style. Lopez and Affleck originally dated in 2002 and broke up in 2004. Their romance was rekindled earlier this year, soon after Lopez ended her relationship with baseball player Alex Rodriguez. The new couple went official in July, while celebrating Lopez’s 52nd birthday abroad.

Affleck’s most recent relationship with Ana de Armas ended in January after about a year together. He had divorced ex-wife Jennifer Garner in 2015 after being married for almost a decade. Garner and Affleck had three daughters, Violet, Seraphina, and Sam.

Before traveling back to the U.S., Lopez posted a story to Instagram Reels about how grateful she was to be headed home.

“Hey everybody, it’s my last day here shooting on The Mother out in Smithers in the snow, it’s been beautiful, but tonight I’m on my way home,” she said, as she walked through the wild landscape in a black coat and beanie.

“I’m so excited for Thanksgiving! I hope everybody has an amazing weekend with their families and their loved ones, there’s so much to be grateful for this year. I’m on my way!”

This is the first major holiday of the year since Lopez and Affleck reunited, so it’s likely to be a big one for both families.

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Everlane’s Black Friday Sale is Packed With Winter Essentials

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This is not a drill: Everlane just kicked off its Black Friday sale. Now through Monday, November 29, the direct-to-consumer brand is offering 20 to 40% off its cozy sweaters, minimalist activewear, and popular jeans. If you’re not super familiar with Everlane, let me spell it out for you: this is a big deal.

The e-tailer might be known for making sustainable, ethically made clothes and accessories at a fair, affordable price, but Everlane rarely has sales beyond its Choose What You Pay section. So, if you want to stock up on cute basics for less, now’s your time to shop.

And, in true Everlane fashion, the brand is taking this opportunity to give back. Everlane is partnering with Rodale Institute and help U.S. farmers transition their farmland to regenerative organic—and donating $15 per order to the cause. A great sale that gives back? I’m sold.

But, hurry! These deals are going to sell out fast, so you won’t want to waste any time filling your e-cart.

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1

The Cloud Turtleneck

$150 $105 (30% off)

Sweater weather is officially here, so why not pick up a few fresh layers? This turtleneck is the S’s: snuggly, stylish, and on sale. 

2

The Authentic Stretch High-Rise Skinny Jeans

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$78 $58 (25% off)

Looking for a great pair of jeans, minus the markup? Everlane’s classic skinny style is not only super stretchy, but it’ll look good with everything from chunky sweaters to silky blouses.

3

The ReNew Teddy Slippers

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$65 $39 (40% off)

Why limit the shearling trend to the upper half of your body? These plush slippers will give even your most worn-in sweats a stylish edge.

4

The Chunky Cardigan

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$110 $77 (30% off)

Sure, this may not be the cardigan Taylor Swift was talking about. But, with an exaggerated collar and ribbed finish, this style would definitely score top marks from the singer herself. 

5

The Canvas Utility Boots

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$115 $59 (40% off)

Brave the cold weather in style with Everlane’s chic boots. The canvas uppers and thick sole make these an ideal, all-weather option.

6

The Lofty-Knit Henley

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$150 $105 (30% off)

Made with a nubby blend of merino wool, alpaca, and recycled nylon, this henley is perfect for a cozy night in, yet stylish enough to wear in public.

7

The Perform Bike Shorts

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$45 $22 (51% off)

No, you can never have too many stretchy pants. Everlane’s bike shorts ooze major Lady Di vibes — for under $25, no less.

8

The ReLeather Court Sneakers

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$110 $66 (40% off)

Made with recycled leather, these refresh sneakers will serve up major curb appeal — and Mother Nature’s seal of approval. 

9

The Field Dress

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$100 $60 (40% off)

Found: a fun, flouncy frock you can wear year-round. For a wintry take, pair with opaque tights and your favorite chunky boots.

10

The Cozy-Stretch Wide-Leg Sweatpants

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$150 $75 (50% off)

With a straight-legged silhouette and wool material, it’s safe to say these are the chicest sweatpants we’ve ever seen. To sweeten an already enticing offer, this pair is half off.

11

The Organic Cotton Flannel Popover

$80 $56 (30% off)

Everlane reimagined the traditional flannel with a cropped silhouette, voluminous sleeves, and a slew of minimalist colors.

12

The Studio Bag

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$275 $192 (30% off)

Large enough to fit all your essentials, but not too big that it’ll weigh you down, Everlane’s Studio Bag is the perfect everyday purse.

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The ReNew Long Liner

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$158 $118 (25% off)

House Stark was right: winter really is coming. Made with recycled materials, this liner is a great layering piece that’s considerably chicer than the yesteryear’s Michelin Man-worthy parkas.

14

The Felted Merino Beanie

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$50 $30 (40% off)

All set on clothes? Pick up this cheery beanie, which is 40% off its original price.

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29 Winter Fragrances That Exude Main Character Energy

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