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Vanessa Kirby is an English actress who is well-known for her captivating performances on stage and screen. With a strong background in theater, she has portrayed a wide range of complex characters, earning critical acclaim for her roles in plays such as All My Sons, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Women Beware Women, Three Sisters, and A Streetcar Named Desire.
She is best known for her role as Princess Margaret in the Netflix series “The Crown,” and has received several accolades, including a BAFTA TV Award, in addition to nominations for an Academy Award and a Primetime Emmy Award.
| Real Name/Full Name | Vanessa Nuala Kirby |
| Date Of Birth | 18 April 1988 |
| Age | 37 years old |
| Birthplace | Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. |
| Nationality | British. |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Height | 5 feet 7 inch |
| Weight | 55 kg |
| Martial Status | Not Married |
| Siblings | Joe Kirby and Juliet Kirby. |
| Profession | Actress |
| Net worth | $5 Million. |
Biography
April 18, 1988 marked Vanessa Nuala Kirby’s birthplace in Wimbledon, London, United Kingdom. Roger and Jane Kirby were the parents of her, and she grew up with an older brother named Joe Kirby and a younger sister named Juliet Kirby.
After graduating from Lady Eleanor Holles School, she attended the University of Exeter and earned her degree in English literature.
Personal Life
Vanessa Kirby is in a relationship with Paul Rabil, who was a former professional lacrosse player and co-founder of the Premier Lacrosse League. Late 2022 saw the public introduction of their relationship when they were first spotted together.
Kirby was previously involved in a long-term relationship with Callum Turner, who she met on the set of Queen and Country in 2015. The separation occurred in 2020 for the couple.
Career
Vanessa Kirby started her career on stage, where she first performed in acclaimed plays like All My Sons and A Streetcar Named Desire. Through her early theater work, she demonstrated her versatility and depth, which earned her recognition as a skilled actress capable of portraying a diverse range of characters.
Three Sisters (2012), A Midsummer Night’s Dream (2010), and Women Beware (2011) are all films directed by the same person. She became a more renowned stage actress after portraying Stella Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire (2014). After transitioning from television to television, she was recognized internationally for her role as Princess Margaret in Netflix’s The Crown (2016–2017), winning a BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress.
As the White Widow, she made an appearance in the popular movie ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ in 2018. With a play at the Royal National Theatre, she played the lead in Polly Stenham’s ‘Julie,’ but it was poorly received and panned by the media. Her performance in the David Leitch film ‘Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw’ in 2019 was as Hattie. The movie achieved success at the box office. Later in the year, she reprised the character of Ada Brooks in the drama thriller ‘Mr. Jones’, which was a critical hit.
Her portrayal of a grief-stricken mother in Pieces of a Woman (2020) earned her the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She has been expanding her repertoire of roles recently, playing Empress Joséphine in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon (2023). Her career now includes both dramatic and action-oriented projects, which shows her commitment to taking on bold, multifaceted characters in modern cinema.
Filmography
- Night Always Comes (2025, post-production)
- The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025, post-production)
- Mufasa: The Lion King (2025, voice)
- Your Fault (2025)
- Parthenope (2025)
- The Six Triple Eight (2024)
- Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)
- Napoleon (2023)
- Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)
- The Son (2022)
- Italian Studies (2022)
- Pieces of a Woman (2021)
- The World to Come (2020)
- Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)
- Mr. Jones (2019)
Net Worth
Vanessa Kirby is expected to have a net worth of $5 million by 2025. Her success in acting, which includes roles in television series, films, and stage productions, is the main source of her wealth. With over 2.4 million followers on Instagram, she is widely popular and influential because she maintains an active presence on social media.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @vanessa__kirby | 2.6M | |
| X(Twitter) | @VanessaKirby | 50.3K |
