She has won critical acclaim for her performance as Queen Anne in The Favourite, and is the current favourite to take home the Best Actress Oscar.
And two days out from the Academy Awards, Olivia Colman enjoyed some light relief with a family day at Disneyland in Anaheim on Friday.
The Shaun of The Dead actress, 45, looked happier than ever before the biggest day in her career as she rode the teacups and the carousel with her family including husband Ed Sinclair, sons Hall, 14, and Sinclair, 12, and her daughter, three.
The Favourite... to win: Olivia Colman enjoyed some light relief with a family day at Disneyland in Anaheim on Friday, two days before the Oscars
The world-famous star kept a low profile in a black t-shirt and tan coat paired with chestnut trousers, paired with a grey baseball cap.
Olivia was named Best Actress for her role as a reclusive Queen Anne of Great Britain in The Favourite, with the film winning seven awards in total throughout the night at the BAFTAs.
The film about the eccentric 18th century British monarch, which now seems bound for Oscars glory, was beaten to the best film prize by Mexican drama Roma.
Ride of her life! Olivia really let out her inner child as she rode a Dumbo-themed ride with her three-year-old daughter
Bonding time: The world-famous star kept a low profile in a black t-shirt and tan coat paired with chestnut trousers, paired with a grey baseball cap while pushing her daughter along in a pram
Hold on tight! Olivia enjoyed some of the more easy-going rides with her family as they chatted away while riding the teacups
Wahey! Olivia and her son held on tight as they sat behind her husband and youngest child on one of the rollercoasters
But it won other BAFTAs for outstanding British film, original screenplay, costume design, production design and hair and make-up, while Olivia's British co-star Rachel Weisz was best supporting actress
The film's Greek director Yorgos Lanthimos said: 'We made a very British film, the story is very British. I don't know what else to say about Olivia, she's just an amazing human being, actor and she's a joy to work with.
'I think she doesn't take herself too seriously, and just enjoys what she's doing a lot and that's why every time it's all new to her.'
Leisurely stroll: Olivia chatted to a pal as they strolled through the theme park together soaking up the sunshine
Loving life: Olivia appeared to be having just as much fun as her young children on the theme park ride as she beamed with delight
Family day out: The Shaun of The Dead actress, 45, looked happier than ever before the biggest day in her career as she rode the teacups and the carousel with her family including husband Ed Sinclair, sons Hall, 14, and Sinclair, 12, and her daughter, three
Olivia gushed: 'I do know what to say, I've actually written something down. To my fellow nominees, to be in the same