Actress Keira Knightley was born on March 26, 1985, in London, England.
She entered the entertainment industry in 1993, appearing in a television drama. Her film debut was in 1995 in "A Village Affair." She gained attention when she was chosen to play the double of Queen Amidala, played by Natalie Portman, in "Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace" in 1999. Her role as the heroine in the 2003 blockbuster "Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl" quickly established her as a Hollywood star.
She became the third-youngest actress ever (at 20 years and 311 days) to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in "Pride and Prejudice" in 2005. She was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress for her role in "Atonement" in 2007. She is currently starring in the action thriller "Jack Ryan." Since 2007, she has been the face of CHANEL, appearing in advertisements for the perfume "Coco Mademoiselle." She also plays the young Coco Chanel in the short film "Once Upon a Time..." produced by Karl Lagerfeld, so she has a strong connection to the brand.