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15. Her wedding ceremony included only 11 guests
Keira Knightley kept her wedding small and special, with just 11 guests at a town hall ceremony in Mazan, near Marseilles. She wore a strapless white tulle dress she’d worn before, showing that great style works no matter the occasion. | © AMC Studios
14. Knightley sued the Daily Mail for $6,000 USD
Keira Knightley took a stand in 2007, suing the Daily Mail for falsely suggesting she had an eating disorder. She won $6,000 in damages and donated this amount to charity, supporting people with eating disorders and mental health challenges. | © Paramount Pictures
13. She is tone deaf
Despite her incredible acting talent, Keira Knightley is completely tone-deaf. Her audition for The Phantom of the Opera in 2004 was so embarrassing that she’s called it one of the most cringe-worthy moments of her career. | © Focus Features
12. Keira filmed first nudity scene at 15
Keira Knightley's first topless scene was in the 2001 film The Hole. She was only 15 years old at the time, requiring her mother's consent and a closed set. | © A24
11. Knightley was the second highest-paid actress in Hollywood
In 2007, Keira Knightley was the second highest-paid actress in Hollywood, earning $32 million USD. She was the only non-American actress on the list. | © Paramount Vantage
10. She dropped out of college to pursue acting
Keira Knightley attended Esher College, where she studied art, history, and English literature, but left after just one year to follow her passion for acting. Clearly, it was the right choice – her career took off soon after. | © Fox Searchlight Pictures
9. Keira shares her stylist with Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Kidman
The stunning looks of Keira Knightley on the red carpet are thanks to the same stylist who works with Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Kidman. With a pro like that on her team, it's no wonder why she always looks flawless at award shows. | © 20th Century Studios
8. She worked with her childhood idol on Love Actually
Filming Love Actually in 2003 was a dream come true for Keira Knightley, as she got to work alongside her childhood idol, Emma Thompson. Sharing the screen with a legend she admired made the experience even more special. | © Universal Pictures
7. Knightley couldn’t believe it when she was cast in Pirates of the Caribbean
Keira Knightley was so shocked to be cast in Pirates of the Caribbean that she didn’t even unpack. Convinced she’d be fired within days, she brought only a few things to the set. | © Sony Pictures Classics
6. She has been training for weeks in archery
Keira Knightley has intensively trained in archery, horseback riding, and fencing for her breakout role in Disney's Princess of Thieves. | © The Weinstein Company
5. She became the fifth youngest actress in Oscar history
At just 20 years old, Keira Knightley was the fifth youngest actress ever nominated for an Oscar. Her stunning performance earned her the prestigious award in 2006. | © StudioCanal
4. She is the passionate West Ham United fan
Keira Knightley isn’t just a talented actress, but also a passionate soccer fan. She proudly supports West Ham United, showing her love for the London-based club whenever she gets the chance. | © Pathé
3. She was diagnosed with dyslexia
Keira Knightley was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD at just six years old. Despite struggling with reading, she overcame dyslexia by age 11 and has proven that determination can conquer any challenge. | © Entertainment One
2. Both of her parents were actors
Keira Knightley's acting career is inherited. With parents who were both actors, her mother, a Scottish playwright and actress, and her father, an English television actor, it's no surprise she followed in their footsteps. | © The Weinstein Company
1. She was supposed to be named Kira
Originally intended to be named Kira after the Russian figure skater Kira Ivanova, but a simple spelling error during registration transformed her name into Keira. | © Focus Features
