One is known for being one of TV’s most ruthless assassins and Hollywood star - the other could be on course for a medal at the Paris Olympic Games . And what is even more remarkable than their individual talent is the fact they went to school together. Killing Eve star Jodie Comer , and athlete Katarina Johnson-Thompson , both attended Catholic girls’ school St Julie’s in Liverpool, where they honed the skills that would bring them global acclaim in two very different fields.
They have remained close friends – and are thrilled to share in and publicise each other’s successes. Jodie has gone on from being one of TV's most-loved rising stars to conquering Hollywood, starring in a string of blockbusters and critically acclaimed films, opposite A-listers such as Ryan Reynolds and Matt Damon. Her next role will see her join Aaron Tyalor-Johnson and Ralph Fiennes in the sequel to 28 Days Later.
Meanwhile, Katarina is gearing up for the biggest event of her life as she goes for gold in Paris. After an injury-hit few years, the heptathlon star won her first gold medal since 2019 at last year’s World Championships in Budapest. And Comer was among the first people to congratulate her pal with a brief but poignant message on Instagram.
"When you give everything to a thing. We love you,” wrote Comer, 31, who will star in the upcoming film 28 Years Later, directed by Danny Boyle. Speaking about their friendship ahead of the current Olympic Games, Johnson-Thompson, also .