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Downton Abbey's Michelle Dockery has devised a clever little plan for dodging unwanted attention.
The British star confessed to the Radio Times that she often creates the alias of "rich Britney from Beverly Hills" when she wants to remain incognito in the U.S. Although the actress didn't specify whether her alter ego wears a costume or a wig, she did call the whole thing a "silly spoof."
"It passes the time," she said. "We're always sending ourselves up. Even on set, when you're doing a serious scene, you can't help but see the funny version."
So, how does the 32-year-old brunette really feel about fans coming up to her on the street?
"I'm recognized in Britain, but it's only difficult if you become irritated by it," she explained. "I find it quite easy to accept now, although at first I was nervous of complete strangers coming over and wanting to talk. Sometimes they want selfies, and I've said no occasionally, although you don't have to be rude."
The beauty, who plays Lady Mary on the hit drama series, continued, "Generally in London no one even looks because they're going their own way, but in Los Angeles people expect to see someone off TV or in a film walking the dog, so you're approached more. But there aren't many disadvantages to being in a show like this."