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Vanessa Kirby

Vanessa Kirby - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornApril 18, 1988
Age37
BirthplaceWimbledon, London, England, UK
Zodiac SignAries - (see also Vanessa Kirby's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacDragon
GenerationMillennial Generation
Known ForPortraying Princess Margaret in "The Crown," starring in "Mission: Impossible – Fallout," "Pieces of a Woman," and "The World to Come."

Intro

Vanessa Kirby is an acclaimed English actress best known for her roles in film, television, and stage. She gained international recognition for her portrayal of Princess Margaret in Netflix's "The Crown" and has also starred in major films such as 'Mission: Impossible' and 'The World to Come.'

Early Life & Background

Vanessa Kirby was born and raised in Wimbledon, London. Her father is a urologist, and her mother is a former magazine editor. She attended Lady Eleanor Holles School in Hampton and took a gap year traveling before studying English at the University of Exeter.

Career Highlights

  • Portrayed Princess Margaret in Netflix's 'The Crown' (2016–2019), earning a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress.
  • Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Pieces of a Woman' (2020).
  • Starred as Alanna Mitsopolis (White Widow) in 'Mission: Impossible – Fallout' (2018) and its sequel 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One' (2023).
  • Received acclaim for her stage work at the National Theatre and West End.

Trivia

  • Vanessa Kirby is the daughter of Jane Kirby, the founder of Country Living magazine.
  • She is known for performing many of her own stunts in action films.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Vanessa Kirby?

Vanessa Kirby is 37 years old.

When was Vanessa Kirby born?

Vanessa Kirby was born the 18 April 1988.

Where is Vanessa Kirby from?

Wimbledon, London, England, UK.

On Her Birth-Day

About April 18th, 1988, in brief:

  • Historical events: The 1988 Boston Marathon men's race took place on April 18, 1988, featuring elite runners competing in the annual marathon event.
  • Day of the week: April 18th, 1988 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Where Do Broken Hearts Go by Whitney Houston
  • #1 UK song: Heart by Pet Shop Boys
  • Popular movie: Die Hard directed by John McTiernan

Check the link for more news and curiosities on April 18th, 1988.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vanessa_Kirby
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm3948952/