Game Of Thrones star Oona Chaplin says the famous surname she inherited from her grandfather Charlie is "a blessing", but admits she had to be talked out of changing it when she launched her own career.
The actress, currently starring in First World War drama The Crimson Field, is named Oona after her grandmother who was the legendary silent film star's fourth wife.
"I see it as a blessing. Having a few generations in the business has given me a healthy perspective on it: not to take it too seriously, not to believe the hype," she told the Radio Times.
Asked if she had ever considered dropping her surname, she said: "Yes, but then my mother rightly said that a beautiful actress wouldn't disfigure herself just to prove that she was hired for her acting talents, not her looks.
"If you work hard, no one can really say anything. And if they do, it's just white noise."
She said she was still a fan of her grandfather's films, which made him a legend in the early days of Hollywood.
"We watched them a lot because they're great for kids," Chaplin said.
"I saw Limelight recently and wept like a baby; it captures perfectly what it's like to be in this business."
