Hayley Atwell, 32, is “scared” of being impregnated by a snake.
The Cinderella actress thinks she will be ready for kids “soon” but has grown concerned about having children after suffering a recurring dream in which she gives birth and her newborn is eaten by a limbless reptile.
She said: “I dreamt the other night that I had a baby and it was eaten by a snake and it was a bit weird. I have no idea what it means.
“I’m feeling maternal but I’m scared of not being able to make it survive. Snakes are pretty phallic, yes. I’m scared of being impregnated by a snake. Maybe biologically it’s my body saying, ‘You are going to be ready for a child soon.’ “
The star also suffers from regular nightmares about doing exams at school that she hasn’t prepared for.