Keira Knightley

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)

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.

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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• 1985: Born on March 26

• 2002: Bend It Like Beckham

• 2003: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl

• 2003: Love Actually

• 2004: King Arthur

• 2005: Pride & Prejudice

• 2006: Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

• 2007: Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End

• 2007: Atonement

• 2007: Silk

• 2008: The Duchess

• 2008: The Edge of Love