# Naomi Ackie prefers London over Hollywood

> Naomi Ackie says Hollywood doesn't 'stimulate' her as much as London does.
- Title: Naomi Ackie prefers London over Hollywood · FemaleFirst
- Summary: Naomi Ackie says Hollywood doesn't 'stimulate' her as much as London does. Naomi Ackie, a 35-year-old actress, feels most comfortable in London despite…
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- Source: FemaleFirst — https://femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/naomi-ackie-stimulated-hollywood-1451958.html
- Published: 2026-10-11T22:00:13+00:00
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- Topics: naomi ackie, london, hollywood, star wars, mickey 17, bfi london film festival, whitney houston, i wanna dance with somebody, entertainment, culture
## Naomi Ackie prefers London
Naomi Ackie, 35, says she feels most at home in London, not Hollywood.

> The london film scene feels like home
## Hollywood is a machine
Naomi says hollywood is a machine she respects but isn't particularly stimulated by.

> It’s a machine, and i respect it, but it’s not necessarily the thing that makes me feel the most comfortable
## Whitney Houston role
Naomi called portraying whitney houston in i wanna dance with somebody the toughest role of her career.

> I feel like i’m a baby looking at the top of a mountain, and somehow i need to crawl up to the top
## Key takeaway

Naomi Ackie, a 35-year-old actress, feels most comfortable in London despite starring in big-budget Hollywood films like Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker and Mickey 17.