Keira successfully sued the Mail for libel. I didn't, and they still didn't leave me alone. She's an idol in several forum communities from Heavengames.com, one of the most famous websites about Real Time Strategy computer games. [145] She is an atheist. Most Popular #2466. It was in my family. The Duchess opens strongly on both sides of the Atlantic. [154] They wed on 4 May 2013 in Mazan, France. She is the daughter of actor Will Knightley and actress turned playwright Sharman Macdonald. She was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 2018 Queen's Birthday Honours List for her services to drama and charity in London, England. When auditioning for the role of Jackie Price in. I do remember, at six, thinking I should be earning my own living. [78] Knightley's next film Laggies (2014), premiered at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival prior to its US general-release on 24 October. Most Popular #2466. [62] Two of the productions, Massy Tadjedin's romantic drama Last Night and William Monahan's crime noir film London Boulevard opened to mixed response from critics and rank among the lowest-grossing films in Knightley's career. When you do the Hollywood vibe on a big film you are shot from the perfect angle and you do tests to make sure, so they won't shoot you from this or that angle. Keira spent early summer in Europe filming Silk (2007) opposite Michael Pitt, and the rest of the summer in the UK filming Atonement (2007), in which she plays Cecilia Tallis, and promoting the new Pirates movie (her Ellen Degeneres interview became one of the year's Top 10 'viral downloads'). Her mother, who is of Scottish and Welsh descent, was born in Glasgow, Scotland. [135] In November 2010, Knightley became patron of the SMA Trust, a British charity that funds medical research into the disease spinal muscular atrophy. And as a person, he's lovely. Keira Knightley Body Measurements are 32-23-33 Inches, including Her Bra Size 32A, Waist Size 23 Inches and Hip Size 33 Inches. Voted #1 in New Woman magazine's 50 Most Beautiful Celebs 2004. With, [on picking her roles] I have to think, wow, I'm fascinated, but I also get to read this amazing book. [109] The following year, she portrayed feminist activist Sally Alexander in Misbehaviour, a film about the crowning of the first black Miss World contestant at the 1970 Miss World competition. [38] Knightley, who admired the book from a young age,[39] said of her character, "The beauty of Elizabeth is that every woman who ever reads the book seems to recognise herself, with all her faults and imperfections. People send over dresses for me to wear to these functions, but I often feel like a 5-year-old in my mom's clothes. Keira Christina Knightley was born March 26, 1985 in the South West Greater London suburb of Richmond. [50] Upon release, the film became a moderate critical and commercial success. You can be blown up and be blown down. (May 4, 2013) Married her boyfriend of 2 years. Knightley has received two Academy Award nominations: Best Actress for Pride & Prejudice (2005) and Best Supporting Actress for The Imitation Game (2014). [138], In May 2016, Knightley signed a letter imploring Britain to vote "remain" in the forthcoming UK EU Referendum. That's what I love doing, as a hobby. I loved the first Star Wars film and my mum was really into it too, that's why I took the part. I tried college for three months but I was desperately unhappy. I’m a total romantic — I love romantic films, but I don’t like being raped by sugar. That one's a little tricky - but I'm keeping to it. Rupert Friend and Keira Knightley dated from October, 2005 to November, 2010. Actress Keira Knightley. Knightley's profile continued to grow with leading roles in several other period dramas, earning acclaim for her roles as Cecilia Tallis in Atonement (2007), Georgiana Cavendish in The Duchess (2008), and the titular characters in Anna Karenina (2012) and Colette (2018). At age 20, It made her the second-youngest nominee in the category at the time. [60] In recognition of her theatre debut, Knightley was nominated for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role and an Evening Standard Award.[61]. I started acting when I was 7, but I asked for an agent when I was 3. |  Co-starring Molly Parker and Harry Eden, the film had its world premiere at the 2002 Toronto International Film Festival. She is noted for her roles in both independent films and big-budget blockbusters, particularly in period dramas; for this, she is often admired and billed "Queen of Period Pieces". I'm not a social person, so I really have very few friends in the business. Keira's first major presenting role came in a late-night bed-in comedy clip show for Comic Relief with presenter Johnny Vaughan. O.K., cool. I love the fact he creates. Keira continued to put her celebrity to good use in 2009 with a TV commercial for WomensAid highlighting domestic abuse against women. Instead, Keira spent her time wisely, visiting Ethiopia on behalf of the "Comic Relief" charity, and spending summer at various grandiose locations around the UK filming what promises to be a faithful adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel Pride & Prejudice (2005), alongside Matthew Macfadyen as "Mr. Darcy", and with Donald Sutherland and Judi Dench in supporting roles. [52], Knightley then starred as the 18th-century English aristocrat Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire in Saul Dibb's widely praised period drama The Duchess (2008), based on the best-selling biographical novel, Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire by Amanda Foreman. Father: Will Knightley Mother: Sharman Macdonald Children: Edie Knightley Righton, Delilah Knightley Righton Spouse: James Righton (m. 2013) Siblings: Caleb Knightley (Older Brother) Education: Keira attended Stanley Junior School, Teddington School and Esher College in Elmbridge, England. The play ran from December to March at London's Comedy Theatre. She was also the only non-American actress to make the list at that time (2008). In a funny kind of way, I think you create it yourself. Keira filmed a movie about the life of Dylan Thomas, The Edge Of Love (2008) with a screenplay written by her mother Sharman Macdonald. [57], Knightley made her West End debut with Martin Crimp's version of Molière's comedy The Misanthrope. Due to star Keira and Jude Law in the main roles, the film remains mothballed. [130] In 2004, she travelled to Ethiopia alongside Richard Curtis, Sanjeev Bhaskar and Julian Metcalfe on behalf of the Comic Relief charity. She made her first appearance in 2004 and topped the list in 2006. A new short film emerges in March, recorded in the January of 2008 in which Keira plays a Fairy! I dropped out of school when I was 16 so there's nothing else that I can do. I've always been a snob about qualifications. If I have a dark side, I haven't discovered it yet. At age 16, she went to Esher College to study for her A Levels, but quit the course when offered the role of Lara Antopova in. She introduced her children to theatre and ballet very early. I remember seeing him play Captain Jack for the first time and everybody went, "what is he doing?" [40] Derek Elley of Variety wrote highly of her performance and screen presence: "Looking every bit a star, Knightley, who's shown more spirit than acting smarts so far in her career really steps up to the plate here". Keira Knightley is an American Actress, Are looking Keira Knightley Net Worth, Height, Family, Age, Weight, Biography & Wiki? [6] This furthered Knightley's interest in acting, and she requested an agent at age three. He's not one of those actors who's like, "well, this is what my fans would like" or anything like that. The story of a drug-addicted waitress and her friendship with the young son of a drug-addict, Pure (2002), occupied Keira from January to March 2002.