Phoebe Waller-Bridge Is, In Fact, Not A Tory

She has finally answered one of the internets most pressing questions about her...

Updated on06 11 2019

Phoebe Waller-Bridge went to private school, grew up in a leafy London suburb and has a posh accent. Naturally, that leads to one conclusion in the eyes of many: she must be a Tory. So much so that ‘is Phoebe Waller-Bridge a Tory?’ is one of the search suggestions that comes up when you Google her.

She’s addressed her privilege in interviews before, acknowledging the head start she’s had in life, but she’s never once answered the big question. Until now. In an interview with American Vogue, Waller-Bridge has confirmed that she is in fact, not a Tory.

‘I’ve never seen that! What the hell,’ she said when interviewer Lauren Collins raised the Google search findings. ‘I don’t know what’s worse—the idea that people are writing that with hope or fear? No, I’m not a Tory. Proudly not a Tory.’

Waller-Bridge's political views weren't the only interesting titbit to come out of the interview: we also learned that the infamous post-Emmys picture of her drinking a vodka gimlet surrounded by awards was, in fact, approved before posting. Plus, we now know there’s a draft email ‘somewhere in the ether’ worth millions as it contains all of her material for future projects.

One of the most intriguing parts of the Vogue piece involved her discussing how her friendships have changed in her 30s. Gossiping about one's own love life is now off the cards. ‘We used to share so freely,’ she says. ‘Because the stakes are so low. But then you choose someone who is in some ways going to define your life, and is probably defining or molding who you grow to be because you’re with him all the time. And you want the best.’

The musings on life and love do not end there, and as is typical with Waller-Bridge, they are as relatable as they are hilarious. Ultimately, it seems the biggest takeaway from the interview is that she’s a dream dinner date.

Read More: All of Fleabag's best moments with the hot priest...

All The Best Moments Between Fleabag And The Hot Priest

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'So hot!'

Where it all began... Fleabag and her sister agreeing that The Hot Priest is in fact hot after the first time they meet him.

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'So you're a cool priest now then?'

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THP then inviting over Fleabag for a cup of tea, only then to crack out the M&S canned G&T. (The store has since said sales have gone up by 24%)

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The first sign they were meant to be... 'I haven't been asked a question in 45 minutes' cue The Hot Priest asking, 'So, what do you do?' before she can even finish her sentence.

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Absolute power move, flirting with The Hot Priest after going to church literally just to see him.

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The painting falling down when she says she doesn't believe in God.

The painting falling down when she says she doesn't believe in God. Cue THP shouting, 'I love it when he does that!'

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THP: 'You were in my prayers last night.' Fleabag: 'Likewise.'

THP: 'You were in my prayers last night.'Fleabag: 'Likewise.'

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The look of realisation when she utters: 'Oh God, I fancy a priest'

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THE INVESTIGATION AS TO WHETHER PRIESTS CAN HAVE SEX BEGINS.

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'Do you really want to fuck the priest, or do you want to fuck God?'

Fiona Shaw making a guest apperance from Killing Eve as Fleabag's therapist.'Do you really want to fuck the priest, or do you want to fuck God?' 'Can you fuck God?''Oh yes.'(She correctly predicts what is going to happen too, all powers to Fiona Shaw.)

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Fleabag: 'She orgasmed when she finished it.' The Hot Priest: 'Whatever gets you there.'

Fleabag: 'Don't say it, don't say it. She actually orgasmed when she finished it. I just said it, appaently.'The Hot Priest: 'Whatever gets you there.'

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'Arm touch, oooh.'

'I can't believe Iu2019m asking this, but can I get that coconut back? Theyu2019re actually on hire. Iu2019m not sure if all of them are real, which is morally a bit dubious actually.'

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'I can't believe I’m asking this, but can I get that coconut back? They’re actually on hire. I’m not sure if all of them are real, which is morally a bit dubious actually.'

'I can't believe I'm asking this, but can I get that coconut back? They're actually on hire. I'm not sure if all of them are real, which is morally a bit dubious actually.' (The disappointment on her face that he hasn't asked for something else is v sad.)

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The Hot Priest being scared of foxes.

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WHEN HE BREAKS THE FIFTH WALL AND NOTICES FLEABAG TALKING TO THE AUDIENCE. ALL THE PROOF THAT THEY ARE MEANT TO BE. Also excruciatingly awkward.

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Fleabag helping The Hot Priest choose his robes. Couple goals.

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'HIS NECK!'

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The Hot Priest laughing to himself after Fleabag gets up to say 'I sometimes worry I wouldn't be much of a feminist if I had bigger tits.'

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'And then, for some reason, I was thinking about your tits which kind of ruined it.'

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'I think you played with my guinea pig quite enough.'

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'I can't read a Winnie The Pooh quote without crying. Fuck.'

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Piglet.

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'Sometimes, I worry I'm only in it for the outfits.'

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That confession scene.

That confession scene.

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When the sexual tension is finally broken, only for Fleabag to freak out whether he is wearing a skirt AND trousers.

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Olivia Colman eloquently shrieking that The Hot Priest a cunt (as soon as he leaves, obviously) when he says he can't officiate their weddding.

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'Please don't come to the church, I mean that with the greatest of compliments.'

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'Nine times?'

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'I can't have sex with you because I'll fall in love with, and while I won't burst into flames, my life will be fucked.'

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'We're going to have sex, aren't we? Mm, yeah'

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The inevitable happens, obviously. Oh God.

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'I just... can't believe you did that.'

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casually undercover snogging at the wedding

casually undercover snogging at the wedding

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'You have lipstick all over your face!' 'Oh, fucking hell.'

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THP: 'I don't know what this feeling is' Fleabag: 'Is it God, or is it me?' UGH.

THP: 'I don't know what this feeling is'Fleabag: 'Is it God, or is it me?'UGH.

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Awkwardly pretending they don't know each other - let alone have had sex, you guys! - at the wedding. V awks for all involved!

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Literally annoucing to everyone, 'Whew. Fuck me, sorry, I didn't get much sleep last night.'

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'It's God, isn't it?' MY. HEART. CAN'T. GO. ON.

'It's God, isn't it?'MY. HEART. CAN'T. GO. ON. </3

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'The worst thing is that I fucking love you. I love you. No, let's just leave that out there for a second on its own.'

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Not a best moment (probably the worst moment of my life) but there we go, it has to be included on the list.

'It'll pass.'Not a best moment (probably the worst moment of my life) but there we go, it has to be included on the list.

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'See you Sunday? I'm joking, you are never, ever allowed in my church again.'

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'I love you too.'

'I love you too.'Help, the tears. They won't stop falling from my eyes.

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'He went that way.'

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