Bio/Wiki
| Birth Name | Vanessa Nuala Kirby |
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| Nick Name | Noola Noo |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Hometown | Wimbledon, London, England |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (171 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Lady Eleanor Holles School, Hampton, London |
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| College/University | University of Exeter, England |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Christianity |
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Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Roger Kirby (Surgeon, President of the Royal Society of Medicine) |
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| Mother | Jane Kirby (Former Country Living Magazine Writer) |
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Career
| Overview | Vanessa Kirby is known for her gripping portrayals across film, television, and theater. She first gained significant attention for her role as Princess Margaret in the Netflix series The Crown. |
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| Theater | In 2013, she made a notable return to the Royal National Theatre, playing Isabella of France in Edward II. She also wowed audiences as the lead in Polly Stenham’s Julie at the same venue. |
| Film | Her film credits include roles in All My Sons (2010), Queen & Country (2014), Jupiter Ascending (2015), and Me Before You (2016). Her performance in Pieces of a Woman (2020) showcased her range as an actress, portraying a grieving young mother. |
| Recent Work | Kirby recently portrayed Beth, the second wife of Hugh Jackman's character in The Son (2022), and Empress Joséphine in Ridley Scott’s Napoleon (2023). In March 2024, she took on a role in the Netflix adaptation of The Night Always Comes. |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/vanessa__kirby/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| She auditioned for drama school post high school graduation. | |
| Vanessa took a gap year to travel and worked in an AIDS hospice in South Africa. | |
| She faced frequent bullying during her school years. | |
| Her stage portrayal of Princess Margaret in The Crown in 2016 received widespread acclaim. | |
| Kirby played a significant role in the film Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw in 2019. |
