Well known for her sultry pout and flashing white teeth, there is SO much you probably don’t know about the British Actress.
Yes, she was married to Orlando Bloom (but only in the movie Pirates of the Caribbean: World’s End), and yes, she has posed naked. Numerous times.
But if you really want to know all about Keira Knightley, we’ve compiled answers to 30 of the most asked questions. You’re welcome.
#30 Who is Keira Knightley and why is she famous?
Despite having spent years acting in theatre and British TV, it wasn’t until 2002 that Keira got her big break playing Jules Paxton in Bend It Like Beckham. “I remember telling friends I was doing this girls’ soccer movie … nobody thought that it was gonna be any good.”
#29 What is Keira Knightley’s real name?
The Hollywood actress was christened Keira Christina Knightley – named after Kira Ivanova, a Russian iceskater
#28 How old is Keira Knightley?
KK was born on 26 March 1985 which makes her 33 going on 34
#27 What nationality is Keira Knightley?
Born and bred in a town called Teddington in Greater London, Keira is British through and through
#26 How tall is Keira Knightley?
Keira’s height is 170cm (5’7”)
#25 How much does Keira Knightley weigh?
She’s considered by some as being skinny, but the naturally slender actor is 54kg
#24 What bra size is Keira Knightley?
32A (8A)
#23 Who are Keira Knightley’s Parents?
Sharman Macdonald (mother) Will Knightly (father)
#22 How many siblings does Keira Knightley have?
Keira has an older brother, Caleb Knightley who is also an actor and is married to Kerry Nixon. She does not have a sister.
#21 Is Keira Knightley religious?
Knightly is said to identify as an atheist which means she doesn’t believe in God. However she was quoted saying that having a religion sounded good as she’d be able to ask for forgiveness; “If only I wasn’t an atheist I could get away with anything.”
#20 What is Keira Knightley’s net worth?
The celebrity actress is said to be worth US$60million (approx AUD$83million)
#19 Who is Keira Knightley friends with?
She’s best friends with Sienna Miller who describes Keira as her beauty icon
#18 Who is Keira Knightley’s Husband?
Keira is married to Flaxons’ keyboard player, James Righton
#17 When did Keira Knightley get engaged?
First spotted together in April 2011, Keira and James got engaged just over a year later, in May 2012.
#16 Who has Keira Knightley dated in the past?
KK’s previous dating life includes beaus Rupert Friend, her co-star in Pride and Prejudice, Northern Irish actor Jamie Dornan and Irish actor Del Synnott. She is also rumoured to have dated actor Adrien Brody.
#15 Does Keira Knightley have kids?
Edie Knightly Righton is KKs only child so far with husband James Righton
#13 Has Keira Knightley ever posed nude or topless?
At the age of 21 Keira posed nude alongside Scarlett Johannsen for a Vanity Fair cover, that featured a fully clothed Tom Ford. #metoo anyone? She also bared her breasts for an Interview shoot as a kick back to the times her body has been manipulated by Photoshop. “That [shoot] was one of the ones where I said: ‘OK, I’m fine doing the topless shot so long as you don’t make them any bigger or retouch.’ Because it does feel important to say it really doesn’t matter what shape you are.”
#12 Was Keira Knightley in Star Wars?
A: At the age of 12, KK played Sabé, Queen Amidala’s (Natalie Portman’s) handmaiden and double in the Star Wars Phantom Menace movie. “I didn’t know what I was doing,” she told Graham Norton. “Nobody gives you scripts, it’s all kept very secret. So they just kept shoving me forward and I’d be dressed in exactly the same thing she was dressed in but nobody told me why.”
#11 Was Keira Knightley part of the fappening nude photo scandal?
No images of KK were exposed during the Fappening expose but Keira was right behind her fellow actor friend Jennifer Lawrence saying she was “absolutely right” to be disgusted at the violation and that the exposure of the pics was indeed a “sex crime”.
#14 What are Keira Knightley’s most famous hairstyles?
Known for often wearing short hair like this cute pixie style (below) and trademark short bob, Keira now has long flowing locks. And no matter how she wears her hair, the British actress always looks fabulous.
#10 Has Keira Knightley had plastic surgery?
There are plenty of websites that say Keira has had work done, specifically a nose job, but have you ever looked at a pic of yourself as a teenager? Chances are the bridge of your nose looks bigger. So our guess is no, she’s just naturally beautiful.
#9 What movies has Keira Knightley been in?
There are soooo many. But some of the bigger ones include; Atonement (with James McAvoy), Pride and Prejudice, The Imitation Game, Pirates of the Caribbean (all of them), Love Actually, Bend it Like Beckham, King Arthur, Colette, The Duchess and Anna Karenina and The Edge of Love where she bared all for a nude scene. “I always bare my breasts,” reported People magazine. “It was a sex scene and I never like them when they’ve got bras on.”
#8 When was Keira Knightley’s wedding?
James Righton and Keira knightly tied the knot on 4 May 2003, in the Cote D’Azur in the South of France which put paid to any rumours that said she was a lesbian. Her wedding dress was Valentino couture and is said to have cost £50,000 (approx AUD$90,000).
#7 Does Keira Knightley smoke?
A report in The Sun showed photos of Keira smoking a slim brown cigarette, so it seems yes, KK likes to puff.
#6 What is Keira Knightley’s diet?
Keira is one of those genetically blessed types who can eat whatever she wants and remain slim and toned.
# 5 Does Keira Knightley wear glasses?
Yep. Keira is often spotted wearing specs.
#4 Is Keira Knightley on Twitter?
KK joined Twitter in July 2009 as @keiracknightley but hasn’t posted anything since 2010. her tagging says “Official Twitter! I usually hate things like this but I think I’ a good way to communicate with my fans.”
#3 Is Keira Knightley on Instagram?
Nope, this star is staying out of the social spotlight.
#2 Does Keira Knightley have any Tattoos?
A: Although it’s possible to find photos of Keira sporting tattoos, they appear to be fake.
#1 What is Keira Knightley’s best red carpet look?
Who could forget KKs gorgeous appearance at the 87thAcademy Awards. Heavily pregnant and with hubby James in tow, Keira looked stunning in this customised Valentino dress.
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