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Known for her turn as Elizabeth Swann in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise and her love for period films, Keira Knightley has been turning heads for nearly two decades. From leading roles to small parts in blockbuster films, Knightley has earned a net worth of $80 million.
Though we haven’t seen her on the big screen for a few years as she married musician James Righton in 2013 and the couple had two daughters, not to worry, because Knightley is back at it again. The Pride and Prejudice star just wrapped up a 60’s thriller, Boston Strangler, according to Daily Mail.
The 36-year-old actress plays journalist Loretta McLaughlin who discovers a string of murders in the area between 1962 and 1964.
In addition, Knightley lent her voice to a World War II animated film set to release in April of 2022, depicting the life of Jewish artist Charlotte Salomon.
Let’s take a look back at Knightley’s most successful films to date.
Collateral Beauty – $31 Million
Alongside Will Smith, Edward Norton and Kate Winslet, Knightley is one of the many Smith’s character seeks out to learn more about the interworking’s of the world and how everything is connected. Knightley portrays ‘love’ and helps Smith on his journey.
Bend it Like Beckham – $32 Million
In one of her breakout roles, Knightley plays alongside Parmainder Naga and the two ladies have their hearts set on careers in professional soccer, even though their parents aren’t fans of the idea.
Pride & Prejudice – $38 Million
Many know the story of Elizabeth Bennet and the single, rich and proud Mr. Darcy. In the 2005 film, Knightley and Matthew Macfayden take their turn as the classic couple, based on the Jane Austen novel.
Everest – $43 Million
In a true story, New Zealand’s Robert Edwin Hall (Jason Clarke) joins a team on an expedition to climb Mt. Everest. Knightly plays a supporting roll as Hall’s wife in the film and audiences were riveted by the action/adventure movie.
Atonement – $50 Million
In one of Knightley’s many period films, the Anna Karenina star takes the role of older sister to Briony Tallis while also betrothed to her love, Robbie Turner (James McAvoy). Cecilia Tallis (Knightley) has to contend with Briony accusing Robbie Turner of a crime he didn’t commit.
King Arthur – $51 Million
The 2004 film is another version of the tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. Knightley plays Lady Guinevere, love interest to Clive Owen’s Arthur according to IMDb.
The Nutcracker and the Four Realms – $54 Million
A take on the classic Christmas tale, Knightley plays the Sugar Plum Fairy helping a young girl (Mackenzie Foy) through the magical world of gingerbread soldiers and an army of mice. By 2018, Knightley is taking roles alongside the likes of Morgan Freeman and Helen Mirren.
Love Actually – $59 Million
The English film that caught audiences by delight has a star-studded cast including Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Laura Linney and Knightley as Juliet in a supporting role. The film follows eight different couples and their love lives in the month leading up to Christmas in London.
The Imitation Game – $91 Million
Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Alan Turing, a mathematical genius during World War II who attempts to crack the German’s code along with fellow mathematicians. Knightley plays opposite Cumberbatch as Joan Clarke, the witty mathematician that gives Alan a run for his money.
Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl – $305 Million
It took audiences a minute to warm up to the pirate world but once they were hooked, the numbers speak for themselves. In the first of the three-part series, Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) teams up with an eccentric pirate (Johnny Depp) to save his love interest (Knightley) from undead pirates.
Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End – $309 Million
The third film in the series followed Captain Barbosa, Will Turner and Elizabeth Swann (Knightley) sailing to the edge of the map in an effort to find their Captain Jack Sparrow in one last battle. Completing the trilogy, audiences flocked to the theatre to find out what happens to their favorite pirates.
Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest – $423.32 Million
In the second film of the Pirates franchise, Knightley returns as the beautiful but scrappy Elizabeth Swann alongside co-stars, Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom. The action-packed film was a solid follow up to another Pirates movie in which Knightley played a starring role.
Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace – $474 Million
A perfect example of how Knightley doesn’t always play a leading role, however, she seeks successful blockbuster films like nearly no other actress. In the Star Wars film, she plays Sabe, the imposter covering for Padme Amidala (Natalie Portman). She was just 12 years old at the time, according to Celebrity Net Worth and audiences may not have recognized her before making it big a few years down the road.
Sources: Daily Mail , IMDb, Celebrity Net Worth
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