How costume designer Consolata Boyle styled Marie Curie for 'Radioactive'

Played by Rosamund Pike in the film, Marie Curie's attire is formal but simple – a blouse, skirt and belt – to show that work supersedes fashion. Photo: AP

Consolata Boyle is no stranger to dressing actors as famous women.

The Emmy-winning and three-time Oscar-nominated costume designer has helped Judi Dench become Queen Victoria (Victoria And Abdul), unlocked Margaret Thatcher for Meryl Streep (The Iron Lady) and opened the wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth II for Helen Mirren (The Queen).