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Daisy Ridley, star of 'Young Woman and the Sea,' discusses the uncomfortable and impractical wool swimsuits worn by women in the 1920s for her role as Gertrude Ederle. The actress mentioned the heavy, multi-layered costumes made swimming unbearable, with one swimsuit even resembling shoes. Despite her fear of open water, Ridley was drawn to the historical significance of Ederle's achievements. The film, set in the 1920s, showcases the journey of Ederle becoming the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel.
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