Keira Knightley

Actress

Birthday

Date : 26 March Year : 1985

Age

41 Years Old

Birth Place

London United Kingdom

Zodiac Sign

Aries

Relationship

James Righton (m. 2013)

Height

5 feet 7 inches (170 cm)

Parents

Will Knightley and Sharman Macdonald

Nationality

English

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Estimated Wealth by period

$78M - 82 Million

Keira Knightley Net Worth over last years

Yearly earnings (based on current year (2026))

$5M - 7 Million

Net Worth (based on previous year (2025))

$74 Million

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Introduction

Keira Knightley is an English actress known for her elegant screen presence, emotional depth, and versatility across period dramas, independent films, and blockbuster franchises. She is best recognized for her iconic roles in Pride & Prejudice, the Pirates of the Caribbean series, and critically acclaimed performances that earned her Academy Award and Golden Globe nominations.

Career

Early Debut: Started acting at a young age, with early roles in TV movies and her feature film debut in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace (1999) as Sabé.

Breakthrough Role: Gained widespread attention with Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and skyrocketed to fame as Elizabeth Swann in Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003) and its sequels.

Oscar Recognition: Received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for her portrayal of Elizabeth Bennet in Pride & Prejudice (2005).

Further Acclaim: Delivered strong performances in Atonement (2007), The Duchess (2008), Anna Karenina (2012), and The Imitation Game (2014), earning multiple award nominations.

Blockbuster & Independent Work: Starred in films like King Arthur (2004), Love Actually (2003), The Aftermath (2019), and Boston Strangler (2023).

Recent Work: Appeared in Black Doves (2024) and led the Netflix thriller The Woman in Cabin 10 (2025), continuing to balance mainstream and arthouse projects into 2026.

Family Life

Keira Knightley, whose full name is Keira Christina Knightley, was born on March 26, 1985, in Teddington, London, England. She is the daughter of playwright Sharman Macdonald and actor Will Knightley. She has an older brother, Caleb. She has been married to musician James Righton since 2013. The couple has two daughters — Edie (born 2015) and Delilah (born 2019). The family resides in London and values privacy.

Keira Knightley Net Worth

As of 2026, Keira Knightley’s net worth is estimated to be around $78 - 82 million. She has earned primarily through her acting career in films, endorsements (including long-term work with Chanel), and other ventures.

Notable Achievements

Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for Pride & Prejudice (2005).
Golden Globe and BAFTA nominations for roles in Atonement, The Imitation Game, and others.
Iconic role as Elizabeth Swann in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise.
Appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to drama and charity.
Successful transition from blockbuster stardom to acclaimed independent cinema while maintaining a long and influential career.

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