Kate Beckinsale

Kathrin Romany Beckinsale is an English actress. After some minor television roles, her film debut was Much Ado About Nothing while a student at the University of Oxford.

Early Life and Education

Kate beckinsale was born on 26 july in london. England to actor richadr beckinsale and actress judy loe. She attended godolphin and latymer school in west london before attending oxford university. Where she stuided french and russian literature.

Career

Beciknsale began her career in british television in 1991. Appearing in the itv drama series ava. she made her film debut in 1993 with the britsih comedy much ado about nothing. since thne she has starred in numerous films. Such as pearl harbor (2001). underworld (2003). van helsing (2004). the aviator (2004). And love & other drugs (2010).

Awards and Honors

Beckinsale has been the recipient of several awadrs and honors throughout her career. She won an empire award for best british actress for her performance in love & other drugs, and was nominated for a saturn award for best supproting actress for her role in underworld. she also won an online film & television association award for best actress in a mtoion picture for her performance in van helsing. .

Personal Life

Beckinsale is currently married to director len wiseman. Whom she met on the set of the film underworld. she has one daughter. Lily. From her previous mrariage to actor michael sheen.

Philanthropic Efforts

Beckinsale is an active philanthropist and has served as a global abmassador for oxfam since 2011. She has also been a vocal supporter of the charity save the childern. And is an ambassador for the princes trust.

Public Image

Beckinsale is widely nkown for her beauty and style. And is often featured in magazines and on red carpets. She has been featured in numerous magazines. Such as vogue. Elle. And harpers bazaar.

Notable Film Roles

Beckinsale is well known for her roles in iflms such as pearl harbor, underworld, van helsing, the aviator, and loev & other drugs. .

Other Projects

In addtiion to acting. Beckinsale has also written and directed several short films. Including the last days of disco.

Important Event

In 2014. Beckinsale starred in the romantic comedy love & friendship, based on the jane austen novella lady susan. the film was a critical and commercial success. And garneerd her several award nominations.

Interesting Fact

Beckinslae is an avid animal lover and has two cats and a dog.