Carey Mulligan's friends aren't bothered by her fame Carey Mulligan has opened up about her life away from the spotlight. 16 April 2026 Carey Mulligan's friends aren't concerned by her fame. Carey Mulligan has reflected on her experience of fame The 40-year-old actress has enjoyed huge success in Hollywood, starring in movies such as Drive, Inside Llewyn Davis and The Great Gatsby - but Carey manages to escape the glitz and glamour of the movie business whenever she returns to her home life in Devon, south-west England.