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English actress Keira Knightley has received several accolades for her participation in blockbuster movies, especially in the period drama genre. At a very young age, the actress began working in commercials and small roles but soon transitioned to acting with projects likeA Village Affair, The Treasure Seekers, Princess of Thieves,andBend It Like Beckhamto name a few.
While she had established her name in the industry, her participation in Johnny Depp’sPirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearlfurther solidified her status. This was obviously an excellent opportunity for the young actress, however, it also posed great concerns for her safety.
Keira Knightley on the Dark Side of Fame Especially After Her Role inPirates of the Caribbean
Keira Knightleyis among one of the most iconic actresses of Hollywood with several blockbusters to her name. She started working in the industry when she was just a teenager, and her rise to fame was not as easy as seems. In a past interview viaLos Angeles Times, Knightley talked about the dark realities of her early career, especially after her breakout roles inPirates of the CaribbeanandLove Actually.
Both movies were released in 2003 when she was just 18 years old, and along with stardom this period also took a very bad toll on her personally. She detailed the intense media scrutiny as well as harassment she endured adding“It’s very brutal to have your privacy taken away in your teenage years.”
She continued“To be put under that scrutiny at a point when you are still growing.”The actress then revealed an even darker side of fame adding that men were stalking her. What made this even more traumatic was that people around her thought she had brought this upon herself adding“There was an amount of gaslighting to be told by a load of men that ‘you wanted this.”
She further revealed“It was r*pe speak. You know, ‘This is what you deserve.”While this fame of hers came at a significant personal cost, it also laid the foundation for her career and financial stability. After her stalking incident, the actress then shifted the conversation towards the current pressures faced by young women on social media.
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Knightley then compared modern fame to public shaming while also detailing the harmful effect it can have on young girls. She also detailed the irony from her early career on howPirates of the CaribbeanandLove Actuallymade her a household name but also became a source of public ridicule. While the actress faced several challenges during this particular period of her career, these two movies also opened several new opportunities for her.
Keira Knightley Would Encourage Her Daughters to Stay in School
Coming from a family of writers and actors, Keira Knightley began acting at a young age, landing roles as early as six years old. By 16, she dropped out of college to focus on acting. While she recognizes the necessity of that decision for her career, she now wishes she had emphasized education more during those years.
During an interview viaThe Times, she shared:
Particularly for a young girl, I think you need those pieces of paper saying that you’re smart, otherwise people think you’re stupid, particularly looking the way I did.
The actress also expressed her desire for her daughters to have a different experience if they choose to enter the entertainment industry. She added,“I would encourage them to go through academia first before anything.”
While Knightley’s early fame opened many doors, it also came with challenges. She looked back at her role inPirates of the Caribbean, admitting the impact of the film’s success on her career was complex. Though it led to critical recognition and good opportunities, she was also publicly scrutinized, which created an emotional as well as a professional struggle for her.
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As a mother now, the actress values her time with her children and has made sacrifices in her career to prioritize family life. She continued“I’ve chosen to have children, I want to bring them up, so I’ve had to take a major step back.”Her decision perfectly mirrors that of other stars, such as Whoopi Goldberg, who also chose to put their children ahead of their careers.
Sakshi Singh
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Sakshi Singh has written over 1,300 entertainment articles, mostly about Netflix shows and reality TV. She’s spent the last two years covering everything from surprise engagements to shocking eliminations and previously wrote for Essentially Sports in their Netflix Junkie division. A self-proclaimed reality TV addict, Sakshi has watched all 48 seasons of Survivor and never misses a new dating or competition series. She loves watching how strangers meet, fall in love, team up, or betray each other - it’s the mix of strategy and drama that keeps her hooked. When she’s not glued to a reality show, she’s usually watching a crime thriller or tracking the next big streaming hit.
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