Natural beauty Gemma Arterton displays glowing complexion as she goes make-up free to film new drama The Escape in her home town

Her show-stopping and glamorous displays turn heads on red carpets everywhere.

But Gemma Arterton proved she was just as beautiful in all her natural glory on Wednesday, as she headed to set make-up free.

The Made in Dagenham star, 30, showed off an enviably clear complexion as she returned to her hometown of Gravesend to shoot new drama The Escape.

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Glowing: Gemma Arterton, 30, showed off an enviably clear complexion as she returned to her hometown of Gravesend to shoot new drama The Escape on Wednesday

Glowing: Gemma Arterton, 30, showed off an enviably clear complexion as she returned to her hometown of Gravesend to shoot new drama The Escape on Wednesday

Natural beauty: Gemma proved she is just as gorgeous without a scrap of make-up (L) as she is when dolled up for red carpet events (R)
Natural beauty: Gemma proved she is just as gorgeous without a scrap of make-up (L) as she is when dolled up for red carpet events (R)

Natural beauty: Gemma proved she is just as gorgeous without a scrap of make-up (L) as she is when dolled up for red carpet events (R)

The British actress proved she was a natural beauty, showcasing a smooth and glowing complexion without a scrap of cosmetic help.

Gemma smothered her slender figure in a huge brown puffer coat, lined with a fur hood, to protect her from the chilly weather as she relaxed inbetween takes.

The BAFTA nominee laughed and joked with the cast and crew, looking on her phone and rehydrating with a bottle of water after a busy day filming multiple scenes. 

Casual: Gemma smothered her slender figure in a huge brown puffer coat

Casual: Gemma smothered her slender figure in a huge brown puffer coat

Nip in the air: The coat was lined with a fur hood and layered on top of her full costume, to protect her from the chilly surroundings
Brr! Gemma huddled close to keep warm as she relaxed between takes

Nip in the air: The coat was lined with a fur hood and layered on top of her full costume, to protect her from the chilly surroundings

Taking a break: The BAFTA nominee laughed and joked with the cast and crew as she rested between intense scenes

Taking a break: The BAFTA nominee laughed and joked with the cast and crew as she rested between intense scenes

When filming kicked back into action, Gemma ditched her chunky overall to reveal the casual khaki parka, blue jeans and ankle boots of her evidently ordinary character.

The star adopted plenty of grave facial expressions for the camera as she filmed with a shopping trolley, before transferring to the comfort of a car for a later scene. 

Completing her look with windswept and messy hair, the brunette looked miles away from her usual glamorous self - proving her to be totally immersed in her new character on set.   

Time for a selfie? The British actress also browsed and laughed at her phone on set

Time for a selfie? The British actress also browsed and laughed at her phone on set

Transformed: When filming kicked back into action, Gemma revealed the casual khaki parka, blue jeans and ankle boots of her ordinary character

Transformed: When filming kicked back into action, Gemma revealed the casual khaki parka, blue jeans and ankle boots of her ordinary character

Gemma is fiming in her hometown of Gravesend in Kent for new drama The Escape, which co-stars Mamma Mia star Dominic Cooper - although he was nowhere to be seen. 

While little is known about the new project, directed by Dominic Savage, the Hollywood Reporter states the film will highlight 'the largely undiscussed phenomenon of women forced to leave their children and families'.

Gemma revealed of her new role to IMDB: 'The Escape will be an exploration of marriage and motherhood. 

Serious business: The star adopted plenty of grave facial expressions for the camera as she filmed with a shopping trolley
Grave: The star looked intense as she performed for the camera in the film which is thought to depict women who are forced to abandon their families

Serious business: The star adopted plenty of grave facial expressions for the camera as she filmed with a shopping trolley

Worlds away: Completing her look with  messy hair, the brunette looked miles away from her usual glamorous self - proving to be totally immersed in her new character

Worlds away: Completing her look with messy hair, the brunette looked miles away from her usual glamorous self - proving to be totally immersed in her new character

'It is frank, honest and unapologetically from the woman’s point of view. It will be extremely personal.'

She finished: 'I look forward to embarking on it, surrounded by people I trust and who understand the intention.'

Gemma has been working incredibly hard recently, embarking on the new British flick just weeks after finishing filming and promotion for blockbuster The Girl With All The Gifts.

The film, which is based on the novel of the same name by M.R Carey, premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in Canada earlier this month to rave reviews. 

Fuel: Gemma rehydrated with a bottle of water after a busy day filming multiple scenes

Fuel: Gemma rehydrated with a bottle of water after a busy day filming multiple scenes

Warming up: Gemma then took to the wheel to film a later scene with a co-star

Warming up: Gemma then took to the wheel to film a later scene with a co-star

New project: Gemma is fiming in her hometown of Gravesend in Kent for new drama The Escape, which co-stars Mamma Mia star Dominic Cooper - although he was nowhere to be seen

New project: Gemma is fiming in her hometown of Gravesend in Kent for new drama The Escape, which co-stars Mamma Mia star Dominic Cooper - although he was nowhere to be seen

 

 

 

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