Keira Knightley Profile
Name: Keira Christina Knightley (Kiera Knightley)
Birth date: March 26, 1985
Birth place: Teddington, Middlesex, UK
Family: Parents and an elder brother
Education: Park Road Secondary School, Esher College
Profession: Actress
Keira Knightley Biography
Born in a family where parents are both in acting business, Keira Knightley was interested in acting since young. She had her first TV debut back in 1993 with “Royal Celebration.”
While continuing her study Keira acted in TV and movies a bit here and there; her most noticeable role before making her fame was in “Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace” where she played as Sabé, Padmé Amidala’s (Natalie Portman) decoy.
Keira’s breakthrough came in 2002 with English movie “Bend It Like Beckham.” The movie was a hit in England and Keira was gaining rapid popularity. The movie was however not a huge success in US at the first because leading ladies were not enough to attract attention to the low profile production.
The real fame booster for Keira was her involvement in Hollywood big production “Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl” which was a worldwide box office success. Playing the leading lady role of Elizabeth Swann… Keira Knightley was officially famous.
The US distributors of Bend It Like Beckham were brilliant enough to re-release the movie, and it somehow became a hit in US as well.
Keira Knightley never looked back since then, she starred in a few movies and her role in 2005 Jane Austen novel based movie “Pride and Prejudice” won her a nomination for the Oscar in 2006.
Pride and Prejudice created some romance for Keira too; she and the movie co-star Rupert Friend is currently in relationship and has been staying together for a while.
Keira Knightley is set to star in movie “The Best Time of Our Lives,” written by her mother Sharman Macdonald. The movie is scheduled to be shown in 2008.
Why I like Keira Knightley
I first noticed Keira Knightley with TV-movie “Princess of Thieves” and thought that ‘this girl is cool’… later when Keira starred in Bend It Like Beckham, I saw a superstar in making.
Keira Knightley looks great, although a bit too skinny recently. She is a good actress and she really can act. Besides, I always like British accent.
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July 4th, 2006 at 4:03 am
[...] Regulars in various beauty related poll like Scarlett Johansson and Keira Knightley are not in the top 10, which is dominated by woman above 30. [...]
July 5th, 2006 at 1:29 pm
[...] British actress Keira Knightley denied rumors she was suffering from anorexia nervosa or eating disorder, but her photos suggested otherwise.. dear Keira definitely needs to gain some weight. [...]
October 1st, 2006 at 4:51 pm
keira knightley is so young….she is so beautiful!!>////
October 9th, 2006 at 12:11 am
She is a pretty girl but she is too thin!
She needs to EAT!!!
This is NOT an imagine girls need to see!
October 9th, 2006 at 1:40 pm
[...] British actress Keira Knightley has confirmed that she will be starring in a movie written by her mother Sharman Macdonald, namely “The Best Time Of Our Lives.” [...]
November 25th, 2006 at 10:08 pm
I heard that Daniel Craig who played James Bond fall in love with Keira, is that true?? and I heard that Daniel wants Keira play Bond girl, is that really true?
November 26th, 2006 at 12:28 am
Citra… where does the news come from? I don’t like Daniel, not that I hate him, just don’t feel good about him… he and Keira will be so unmatchable.
December 27th, 2006 at 11:49 am
Her mouth looks like a dog’s mouth. It looks like she’s going to bite you! In Pride and prejudice I felt even a little afraid of her evil looks. Too thin, too skinny and that strange smile…
January 18th, 2007 at 3:59 pm
[...] MOVIES –Female star: Jennifer Aniston – Male star: Johnny Depp – Leading lady: Cameron Diaz – Leading man: Vince Vaughn – Female action star: Halle Berry – Male action star: Johnny Depp – On-screen matchup: Johnny Depp & Keira Knightley – Movie: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” – Movie drama: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” – Movie comedy: “Click” – Family movie: “Cars” [...]
February 2nd, 2007 at 5:08 pm
[...] 60. Fergie 59. Thandie Newton 58. Cheryl Tweedy 57. Kristin Kreuk 56. Gwen Stefani 55. Garcelle Beauvais 54. Sienna Guillory 53. Mandy Moore 52. Keira Knightley 51. Alena Seredova [...]
April 17th, 2007 at 12:18 am
[...] title novel. Directed by director of “Pride and Prejudice,” Joe Wright; the movie stars Keira Knightley, James McAvoy and Romola [...]
May 6th, 2007 at 10:06 pm
just want to be your friend.please chat with me if your not busy…..
June 5th, 2007 at 8:53 pm
i’m from Shillong…..Keira’s beauty makes everyone crazy for her. I can’t go to sleep without looking into her pictures every night
August 15th, 2007 at 12:54 am
[...] star Keira Knightley posed ‘naked’ as the latest face of the Coco Chanel [...]
August 27th, 2007 at 3:53 pm
One of my fav…she’s hot and most beautiful,love love love her
October 24th, 2007 at 10:25 pm
She is like so ugly…i’m WaYYYY better than her..firstly my boobs are bigger..much bigger..secondly,My face and figure are both nicer than hers..lastly,in the movie king arthur,she looked so retarded in the part she went out to war..stupid.
October 28th, 2007 at 1:08 pm
excuse me…. I guess miss *Hotter than Keira* you have just undergo to some sugery? or your a male that have become a female?
November 27th, 2007 at 9:30 pm
i just love her!!!
November 27th, 2007 at 9:40 pm
I normally dont like skinny girls, but she looks like naturally thin. she is skinny but still powerful. plus special pretty face and good acting, which are the reasons i like her very much.
December 17th, 2007 at 3:16 pm
I like very very very very much kiera bc she is very nice white beautiful n so romancy n sexy actress n its my favourite
January 8th, 2008 at 11:57 pm
[...] Keira Knightley tops a British poll as Beauty Icon of 2007. The poll was carried out by Superdrug, a British health [...]
March 10th, 2008 at 5:39 am
very beautiful. great actress!!
April 7th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
keira is the best…well, for me…i really admire her
the height, the beauty…and i guess she’s smart too..
hop to see her in person, soon…very soon!!
May 28th, 2008 at 7:11 am
Keira knightley is beautiful. I wish i could meet her in person i would be so happy. That is the only thing i want is to meet her she is my idol
September 22nd, 2008 at 6:38 am
how about megan fox?
October 1st, 2008 at 6:23 am
every one says i look like her, and i should go on lookalike because i look soooooo much like her. I do dont i? I do now!
October 1st, 2008 at 6:23 am
she is my idol and my look a like!
May 17th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
…….soouooo….how about angela zhang do you like her……..rafi……and ella do you like her….
July 2nd, 2009 at 10:55 am
hi! i”m portuguese and i love keira knightley! she’s my favourite actress. i want to be an actress too, and my dream is meet her in person… but everyone says “it’s impossiball” just because of my nationalily… … i’m not gonna give up! you guys will see me in holyoowd one of these days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
P.S- NEVER GIVE UP OF YOUR DREAMS!
(sorry but i have say something in portuguese…-para os que nao acreditam que um dia vou chegar lá, esperem e verao!!!!!!)
…ok! bye!!!!!!!!!!
January 12th, 2010 at 8:27 pm
yay i did it! <3 red! my twitter name is tofupoo :D
March 17th, 2010 at 7:07 pm
i love u keira knightley