Vanessa Kirby, born on April eighteenth, nineteen eighty-eight, is a distinguished English actress celebrated for her compelling performances across stage and screen. She gained international acclaim for her role as Princess Margaret in the acclaimed Netflix series The Crown, which aired from two thousand sixteen to two thousand seventeen. Her portrayal earned her the prestigious BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress, solidifying her status in the entertainment industry.
In addition to her television success, Kirby showcased her remarkable talent in film, particularly with her performance in Pieces of a Woman, released in two thousand twenty. This role not only won her the Volpi Cup for Best Actress but also garnered a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, highlighting her exceptional range and depth as an actress.
Kirby's theatrical journey began with notable stage performances in productions such as All My Sons, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Women Beware Women, and Three Sisters, all in the early twenty-tens. She captivated audiences with her portrayal of Stella Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire in two thousand fourteen, further establishing her as a formidable talent in the performing arts.
In the realm of action films, Kirby has made her mark with appearances in Hobbs & Shaw in two thousand nineteen, as well as in the upcoming The Fantastic Four: First Steps in two thousand twenty-five. She has also been featured in two Mission: Impossible films from two thousand eighteen to two thousand twenty-three, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
Most recently, Kirby took on the role of Empress Joséphine in the historical drama Napoleon, released in two thousand twenty-three, further demonstrating her ability to embody complex characters and bring them to life on screen.