Keira Knightley

In later part of 2011, she developed a romantic relationship with musician James Righton and got married to him on 4th May 2013. After their marriage, they live in East London.

Born in Teddington, London, Keira Knightley is the daughter of Will Knightly, a TV actor, and Sharman Macdonald, a renowned playwright. She also has an elder brother.

She received her early education from Stanley Junior School. She received medical treatment for dyslexia when she was very young. Due to this, she faced difficulty in school.

She made her television debut in ‘Royal Celebration’, which was aired in 1993. After acting in television film ‘A Village Affair’ in 1995, she portrayed the role of a German Princess in ‘The Treasure Seekers’. In 1998, she appeared in another television film ‘Coming Home’. In the same year, she played the role of Sabe, a handmaiden in the film ‘Star Wars: Episode One The Phantom Menace’.

She continued her studies along with acting in the television film ‘Princess of Thieves’ in 2001. After completing her school examination in 2001, she acted in the film ‘Bend It Like Beckham’. At that time, she was attending Esher College where she studied art, history and literature. She left her studies after one year to concentrate on her acting career.

In 2002, she acted in ‘Pure’, a British film about drug addicts. In the same year, she portrayed the role of Lara in television mini-series ‘Doctor Zhivago’. Released in 2003, her role of a young bride-to-be in the film ‘Love, Actually’ received huge success at the box office.

In 2004, her film ‘King Arthur’ was released. This film presents Knightley playing the character of Guinevere, a Celtic warrior. Unfortunately, the film failed at box office.

Besides acting in films, she also served as the ambassador of a number of well-known brands like Ausprey jewellers and Chanel perfume.

In 2006, her film ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest’ appeared. The film gained huge popularity. In 2007, her film ‘Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End’ was released. Her film ‘Silk’, where she played the role of a silkworm merchant‘s dedicated wife in love with another man, released the same year.

After acting in the film ‘Atonement’, she appeared in ‘The Duchess’, which released in 2008. Her portrayal of the character of 18th Century English aristocrat in this film earned her instant fame.

‘The Hole’, a psychological thriller, released in 2001. In this film, she portrayed the role of Frankie, a school student. Directed by Nick Hamm, this film highlights her great acting skills.

In the same year, she acted in ‘Princess of Thieves’, a television film. In this action-adventure film, she portrayed the character of Robin Hood’s teenage daughter Gwyn. The film depicts Gwyn’s effort to save Prince Philip.

‘Bend It Like Beckham’, a comedy film directed by Gurinder Chadha appeared in 2002. This film is about an Indian girl and her passion for Football.