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• Actress Keira Knightley rose to fame for her supporting role in Bend It Like Beckham and most recently has become known for her roles in Pride & Prejudice and the Pirates of the Caribbean films.

  Knightely is featured in a public service announcement about domestic violence in which she is shown being beaten up by a man. The clip will begin airing on April 6, 2009, in theaters.People: Keira Knightley Beat-up in Violent PSA (April 2, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: March 26, 1985
  2. Birth Name: Keira Christina Knightley
  3. Home Town: Teddington, Middlesex, England
  4. Height: 5' 7
  5. Voted #1 in New Woman magazine's 50 Most Beautiful Celebs 2004
  6. 2006: Best Actress Oscar Nomination for Pride & Prejudice
  7. At age 20, she was the third-youngest woman in Oscar history to be nominated for Best Actress

• A Shy Keira Knightley

  Knightley is said to be very shy on the red carpet, as she doesn't like her picture being taken or going to parties. She gets terrified when she is being followed by photographers and has broken down in tears on several occasions.

• Other Work

  Knightley had a role in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace as the Queen's decoy. She was chosen as the decoy because of her resemblance to Natalie Portman. Her most recent work includes the 2008 films The Edge of Love and The Duchess.

  In September 2008, Knightley was signed on to co-star in Massy Tadjedin's directorial debut Last Night. The film also stars Eva Mendes and Sam Worthington.Variety: Keira Knightley tops 'Last Night' cast (September 17, 2008)

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