Seems like Flora Poste got the better deal.

"Cold Comfort Farm, Flora Poste, Jane Austen and Persuasion"

https://janeaustensworld.com/2011/12/19/cold-comfort-farm-flora-post-jane-austen-and-persuasion/

"Kate Beckinsale talks 'machine' built to 'destroy' women who speak out in Hollywood"

https://abcnews.go.com/culture/story/kate-beckinsale-talks-machine-built-destroy-women-speak/?id=117231436

"Why I'd like to be…Kate Beckinsale in Cold Comfort Farm"

https://www.theguardian.com/film/filmblog/2014/jul/16/kate-beckinsale-cold-comfort-farm-role-model

"Kate Beckinsale Once Had to Do Photo Shoot While Bleeding After Miscarriage"

https://people.com/kate-beckinsale-had-to-do-photo-shoot-while-bleeding-after-miscarriage-8767442