Nico Parker may be known to audiences as the on-screen child of Pedro Pascal in “The Last of Us” or Colin Farrell in “Dumbo,” but her real-life connections are just as impressive. She hails from a family deeply rooted in the entertainment industry, being the daughter of Emmy-winning actor Thandiwe Newton, famous for roles in “Wednesday” and “Westworld,” and filmmaker Ol Parker, known for hits like “Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again” and “Ticket to Paradise.”

Born in London, the 20-year-old Parker has already carved out her own niche in the acting world. Her talent has not gone unrecognized; she snagged the Breakthrough Performance Award at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and earned a spot on Time magazine’s Time100 Next 2025, highlighting her as one of the most influential rising stars globally. In addition to her acting achievements, Parker has made waves in the beauty industry as the youngest global ambassador for Lancôme cosmetics. With such accomplishments under her belt before reaching the age of 21 on December 9, she’s earned the right to indulge in some well-deserved downtime, especially during the holiday season.

Curious about how she unwinds? Parker swears by cozy cashmere socks and matching pajamas to enhance her TV-bingeing experiences.

“I’ve really taken to journaling in my Moleskine notebook over the past year,” she shares. “It’s one of those essentials that travels with me wherever I go.”

For Parker, the holiday season kicks off with a special Advent calendar. “A good Advent calendar marks the start of winter for me,” she explains. “This one, in particular, is filled with classic Lancôme treats and some delightful festive surprises.”

“Every year as wintertime draws in, I get plagued with very cold hands and feet, so a really cozy pair of cashmere socks like these are always a must.”

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“It feels a bit like a Mary Poppins bag, because it miraculously fits every single thing I need, yet doesn’t look full at all. It’s on my arm most days.”

“The [woody, warm spice] smell really carries through the whole house, and it’s so inviting.”

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“Growing up, my mum would always wear matching pajama sets, and I never really understood why she loved them so much. But now I completely get it — there’s something about them that makes me feel so put together even when I’m not doing anything.”

“It’s a bit of a ritual, putting on a scent that you love each day. I like all of the Idôle range, but this one has a really nice floral-woody scent that I’m completely obsessed with.”

“These pants are potentially the most comfortable thing I’ve ever put on my body. I am in them 99% of the time. I really love that depending on what else you wear with them, they can be really dressed up or down for an occasion.”

“I am forever on the hunt for the best tinted lip balm that locks in hydration. This is my current go-to. Lancôme has some great buildable shades. I can quite confidently say that right now I have about four of them in my bag.”

“A solid pair of loafers is one of my favorite things to wear. These are made of a really gorgeous leather and are super comfortable.”

“It feels so nice when you travel, or even in your home, to have a transportable vanity. I love these makeup bags specifically because they’re really spacious and can hold a lot of products, whilst also looking really nice on a dressing table.”