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Keira Knightley is an acclaimed English actress known for her work in independent films and blockbusters, particularly period dramas. She has received numerous accolades, including nominations for two Academy Awards, and was appointed an OBE for her contributions to drama and charity. Keira’s breakout roles include Bend It Like Beckham, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and the Oscar-nominated Pride & Prejudice.
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About the Keira Knightley
Keira Christina Knightley is an English actress. Known for her work in independent films and blockbusters, particularly period dramas, she has received numerous accolades, including nominations for two Academy Awards, two BAFTAs, three Golden Globes, and a Laurence Olivier Award. In 2018, she was appointed an OBE at Buckingham Palace for services to drama and charity.
Born in London to actors Will Knightley and Sharman Macdonald, Knightley obtained an agent at age six and initially worked in commercials and television films. Following a minor role as Sabe in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menaceand co-starred in Love Actuallyand journalist Loretta McLaughlin in Boston Strangler (2023).
On stage, Knightley has appeared in two West End productions: The Misanthrope in 2009, which earned her an Olivier Award nomination, and The Children’s Hour in 2011. She also starred as the titular heroine in the 2015 Broadway production of Therese Raquin. Knightley is known for her outspoken stance on social issues and has worked extensively with Amnesty International, Oxfam, and Comic Relief. She is married to musician James Righton, with whom she has two daughters.
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Keira Knightley is an English actress.
Keira Knightley is known for her work in independent films and blockbusters, particularly period dramas.
Keira Knightley has received numerous accolades, including nominations for two Academy Awards, two BAFTAs, three Golden Globes, and a Laurence Olivier Award. In 2018, she was appointed an OBE at Buckingham Palace for services to drama and charity.
Keira Knightley’s breakthrough roles were as a tomboy footballer in Bend It Like Beckham and as Elizabeth Swann in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series.
Keira Knightley is married to musician James Righton, with whom she has two daughters.
Keira Knightley is known for her outspoken stance on social issues and has worked extensively with Amnesty International, Oxfam, and Comic Relief.
7 Quotes by Keira Knightley
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It’s not everyday you get to do a pirate movie, you might as well go for it.
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I tried college for three months but I was desperately unhappy. I just wanted to perform. I was getting straight As but I had no friends and cried every day.
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I’m doing a film now with a lot of guys as well, so at the end of that I will be growing a beard.
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When I was about 5 I think, I desperately wanted to be a pirate and have the hat and everything.
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I think every girl is looking for her Mr. Darcy.
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I don’t have a problem with my body. I’m not just going to strip off all my clothing, but if the part calls for it and I don’t think there’s any way round, I’m absolutely fine.
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It’s all about perfection, isn’t it?
Keira KnightleyBritish actress