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The British actress and model Keira Knightley is well-known. She is recognized for her work in movies such as ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ and ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl’. At a very young age, she began working in the entertainment industry. Growing up in Richmond, London, she participated in multiple local amateur productions, including ‘After Juliet’. She was chosen to play the role of ‘Star Wars: Episode One: The Phantom Menace’ due to her physical resemblance to celebrated actress Natalie Portman.
She played in films such as ‘Pure’, a British film that depicted the story of drug addicts as a full-time actress. She has appeared in the sequels to the movie ‘The Pirates of the Caribbean’ too. In addition to acting, she has also worked as a model for various famous brands. Her stellar performance in the film ‘Pride and Prejudice’ led to her being nominated for an Academy Award, as well as receiving the Golden Globe award.
| Real Name/Full Name | Keira Christina Knightley |
| Date Of Birth | 26 March 1985 |
| Age | 39 years old |
| Birthplace | Teddington, United Kingdom. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inch |
| Weight | 56 kg |
| Spouse | James Righton (M. 2013). |
| Children | Edie Righton and Delilah Righton. |
| Siblings | Caleb Knightley. |
| Profession | Actress and Model. |
| Net worth | $80 Million. |
Biography
In Teddington, United Kingdom, Keira Knightley was born on March 26, 1985 and raised by her parents, Sharman Macdonald and Will Knightley, with Caleb Knightley also being part of their upbringing. She began her studies at Esher College, where she focused on achieving A-Levels. Knightley left a year ago to devote herself to her acting career.
Personal Life
Since 2013, Keira Knightley has been in a relationship with James Righton, a British musician. They are working together to raise their two daughters, Edie Righton and Delilah Righton, in a loving and supportive environment. Knightley and her husband have formed a strong partnership that has allowed them to navigate both family and professional life with grace.
Career
In 2002, she was the main character in ‘Pure’, a British movie about drug addicts. The role of Lara in the television miniseries ‘Doctor Zhivago’ was played by her in the same year. Her role as a young bride-to-be in the film ‘Love, Actually’, which was released in 2003, was hugely successful at the box office. The release of her film ‘King Arthur’ was in 2004. The character of Guinevere, a Celtic warrior, is played by Knightley in this film. Regrettably, the film was not successful at the box office.
Her performance in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest’ in 2006 resulted in its widespread popularity. She made appearances in ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End’ and ‘Silk’ in the following year. In 2008, Keira Knightley had a role in the film ‘The Duchess.’ In 2010, she played starring roles in the movies ‘Never Let Me Go’ and ‘A Dangerous Method’. In 2012, she played the lead role in the comedic film ‘Seeking a Friend for the End of the World’. In the same year, she also made an appearance in the romantic drama ‘Anna Karenina’. She played the role of Jack Ryan in the movie ‘Jack Ryan’ in 2013.
She appeared in a comedy film called ‘Seeking a Friend for the End of the World’ in 2012 as an actor. The lead role in the romantic drama ‘Anna Karenina’ was played by her the same year. Her film ‘Jack Ryan’ will release in 2013. With her standout performances in films such as Misbehaviour (2020) and The Boston Strangler (2023), Knightley has demonstrated her lasting impact in the industry over the past few years.
Filmography
Movies
- 2023 Boston Strangler
- 2021 Silent Night
- 2021 Charlotte (voice)
- 2020 Misbehaviour
- 2019 Capital in the Twenty-First Century
- 2019 Official Secrets
- 2019 The Aftermath
- 2019 Berlin, I Love You
- 2018 The Nutcracker and the Four Realms
- 2018 Colette
- 2017 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales
- 2017 Red Nose Day Actually
- 2016 Collateral Beauty
- 2015 Everest
- 2014 The Imitation Game
- 2014 Laggies
- 2014 Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
- 2013 Begin Again
- 2012 Wide-Awake
- 2012 Stars in Shorts
- 2012 Anna Karenina
- 2012 Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
- 2011 A Dangerous Method
- 2010 London Boulevard
- 2010 Last Night
- 2010 Never Let Me Go
- 2010 Farewell ‘The Bill’
- 2010 Steve
- 2009 The Continuing and Lamentable Saga of the Suicide Brothers
- 2008 The Duchess
- 2008 The Edge of Love
- 2008 Oscar, que empiece el espectáculo
- 2007 Robbie the Reindeer in Close Encounters of the Herd Kind (voice)
- 2007 Silk
- 2007 Atonement
- 2007 Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End
- 2006 Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest
- 2006 Pride & Prejudice: Alternate US Ending
- 2005 Domino
- 2005 Pride & Prejudice
- 2005 The Jacket
- 2005 Stories of Lost Souls
- 2004 King Arthur
- 2003 Below Deck: An Interactive History Of Pirates
- 2003 Love Actually
- 2003 Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl
- 2002 New Year’s Eve
- 2002 Pure
TV Series
- 2024 Black Doves (TV Series)
- 2023 The Sound Collector (TV Series)
- 2011 Neverland (TV Series) (voice)
- 2002 Doctor Zhivago (TV Series)
Net Worth
According to estimates, Keira Knightley’s net worth is $80 million. As a British actress, she has won multiple awards and starred in numerous successful films. Acting roles, brand endorsements, and other business ventures are the sources of her wealth.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @keiraknightliy | 60.2K | |
| X(Twitter) | @keiracknightley | 11.4K |
| @Keiralovers | 47K |
