Behind the roles

Keira Knightley is one of Britain’s most celebrated actresses, evolving from an unknown teenage star to an A-list talent. This week, we take a look at her remarkable career and how it has shaped her into the woman and mother she is today.

Back in 2002, the comedy-sports film “Bend It Like Beckham” was released, starring the then-unknown Knightley. To prepare for the role she underwent three months of intensive football training, a commitment that paid off, as the film was praised by both critics and audiences. Her career went from strength to strength after that and she landed the lead female role in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise alongside Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom.

Over the years, Knightley has earned numerous accolades, including two Oscar nominations, two BAFTA nominations, and four Golden Globe nods. Yet her most challenging role has been motherhood. Knightley and her musician husband James Righton have two young daughters, who inspired her to write a children’s book.

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