Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley is a British model and actress. Keira Knightley is a British model and actress. She's known for films such as 'Bend It Like Beckham" and "Pirates of the Caribbean : The Curse of the Black Pearl". Her career in entertainment began at an early age. She was raised in Richmond in London and was a part of amateur local shows such as "After Juliet". The film, 'Royal celebration' she made her debut on TV. In the following years, she was seen on TV in movies like 'An Affair in a Village as well as 'Coming Home' for instance. Her physical resemblance with celebrated star Natalie Portman earned her a role in the film "Star Wars: Episode One The Phantom Menace'. This marked the beginning of the end in her professional career. Since she was a full-time actress she appeared in films such as "Pure," the British film which told the story of addicts. She has also acted in the sequels to the film "The Pirates of The Caribbean'. Alongside acting, she has done modeling projects for a variety of well-known brands. The actress was nominated for winner of one of the Academy Award and a Golden Globe for her outstanding role in the film "Pride and Prejudice'.