Keira Knightley - Biography

The English actress rose to fame thanks to her role in Bend It Like Beckham 

 Keira Knightley was born on March 22, 1985, in Teddington, Middlesex, to actors Will Knightley and Sharman Macdonald. She found her passion for acting at an early age, obtaining an agent at the age of six, which is also when she was diagnosed with dyslexia.

She was just 14 when her first part in a big Hollywood production came along. In she played Sabé, the decoy for Natalie Portman's Queen Padmé. A prominent part in cult thriller followed and then came the unforgettable which catapulted her onto the world stage.

Her portrayal of aspiring soccer ace Juliette won her the hearts of moviegoers and the plaudits of critics. Her performance was also evidence of the dedication and determination that has made her one of Hollywood's hottest properties. With leading roles opposite Johnny Depp, in and Hugh Grant, in Keira became firmly established as one of Britain's leading talents. 

Her other notable roles include and both of which earned her Oscar nominations. She also starred in and

Keira Knightley's personal life

The actress dated Jamie Dornan for two years, followed by a five-year relationship with Rupert Friend. In 2013, the beauty married Klaxons musician Jamie Righton and the pair went on to welcome two daughters together, Edie [born in 2015] and Delilah [born in 2019].

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