Keira Knightley has made quite an impact in the world of film. Her work in blockbusters, independent films, and period dramas has won her several awards and accolades. She has been nominated for two Academy Awards and three British Academy Film Awards. The actress also received the Laurence Olivier Award.
Misbehaviour
Keira Knightley is set to star in the comedy-drama Misbehaviour, based on the events of Miss World 1970. The film is directed by Philippa Lowthorpe and produced by Left Blank Pictures. The cast also includes Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Jessie Buckley, and Lesley Manville. Misbehaviour is a period piece set in 1970 London, when the Miss World competition was broadcast on television in the United Kingdom. The competition attracted over 100 million viewers. However, during the broadcast, the Women’s Liberation Movement stormed the stage and disrupted the broadcast.
Misbehaviour tells the story of the Miss World pageant, which was founded in 1927, and how feminist activists used the opportunity to fight against the objectification of women. This competition also marked the first appearance of Black women in the competition. The film is currently playing in select theaters, and will be available on VOD on September 25.
“Bend It Like Beckham”
Keira Knightley stars in a new film called Bend It Like Beckham. It is a sports comedy-drama directed by Gurinder Chadha. The film features an ensemble cast, including Parminder Nagra, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher, Julie Stevenson, and Shaznay Lewis.
The movie features a number of famous faces, including David Beckham. It also raises awareness about the women’s soccer community. The film also stars Keira Knightley in one of her first major roles.
Anorexia
Many people have wondered if Keira Knightley suffers from anorexia, the eating disorder that has a strong family history. She has long denied the claims and is adamant that her slim figure is a result of her genes, a fast metabolism, and an active lifestyle. She also attributes her slim frame to a portion-controlled diet and Pilates workouts. However, the persistent anorexia rumors have made her feel self-conscious about her appearance.
While the media has been calling Keira Knightley “too thin” over the years, she has always denied any form of eating disorder. The actress has also been open about her desire to be bare-chested. Despite the rumors, she posed topless for the December issue of Allure magazine.
Her first starring role
Keira Knightley’s first starring turn came at an early age, as her parents were interested in introducing her to the world of theater. Keira was even encouraged by her parents to pursue acting full time, and at the age of three, she requested her own agent. Her acting debut came at age seven in “Royal Celebration”. In the following years, Knightley appeared in six British TV series and a number of commercials.
Although Knightley had no formal acting training, she acted out of pure interest and pleasure. Keira Knightley attended a council-run school in Teddington, London. Once she finished high school, she did not have a clear idea of what she wanted to do, but as she progressed through the years, she began to receive larger acting roles. She had to turn down some of the roles, due to her heavy schoolwork. She ultimately decided to travel to Romania to play the title role of the Walt Disney film Princess of Thieves.
Her two Oscar nominations
Keira Knightley has two Academy Award nominations, for her roles in the movies “Pride and Prejudice” and “The Imitation Game.” She received a BAFTA and Golden Globe nomination for her performances in “Pride” and “The Imitation Game.” Knightley has also acted in several stage productions and has been active in the charity world. In 2018, she was named an OBE in the Birthday Honours.
Knightley’s first Oscar nomination came in 2006 for her role as Elizabeth Bennet in the hit film Pride and Prejudice. This role solidified her reputation and led to further nominations for Atonement and The Imitation Game. Her second Oscar nomination was for her role as Sabe in the brilliant British drama The Imitation Game.
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