Some large dark blue eyes, emphasized by prominent eyebrows, distinguish Vanessa Kirby’s face from other beauties of the seventh art. She is 35 years old, height 1.70, she could become a model. Perhaps they were remembered by the audience. his princess margaretA royal rebellious and always threatening to leave her older sister, the queen, in the shadows. But now it’s the premiere Napoleon Ridley Scott, who brings back to life Josephine Beauharnais, the emperor’s first wife.

Without a doubt, historical documents They fit Vanessa Kirby. Six years have passed since she left the role of Margaret of England (with brief exception last season).

Vanessa Kirby at the presentation of
Vanessa Kirby at the presentation of the film “Fast and Furious: Hobbs and Shaw.” EUROPE PRESS

But it marked his career: although it was not his first role, it was his path to fame. She herself assures that, having taken part in Crown Gave him the experience needed to play a real character again.

Eternal secondaryness

Vanessa Kirby on the red carpet at the film premiere
Vanessa Kirby on the red carpet at the premiere of Mission: Impossible: Death Sentence EUROPE PRESS

When Vanessa Kirby rose to international fame with her clapback in Crown, the world felt that a star was born. The role of Princess Margaret seemed created for her: almost by accident, she shone over the main character Claire Foy. So the viewer understood what the queen felt. Displaced. All eyes on the most beautiful, the most sensual, the most free.

This success was followed by his participation (already more than once) in the saga. The task is impossible. Revives the White Widow, but does not achieve the effect that Margarita achieved. It’s not easy to outshine Tom Cruise’s leading man.

Of course, his role is that of an antagonist and gaining weight and fame as the plot develops. So we can still see the balance change in the second installment. Death sentencewhich will premiere in 2025. However, the franchise continues to be a real success on billboards and is currently the highest-grossing franchise of all time.

Others like it Mr Jones or Future world They went unnoticed by both critics and the public. The little one stumbles they made him lose momentum, it eliminated the potential star aftertaste and gave way to other actors of the moment.

Vanessa Kirby at the film presentation
Vanessa Kirby at the presentation of the film “Fragments of a Woman” at the Venice Film Festival. EUROPE PRESS

On the verge of an Oscar

until it arrives Fragments of a woman, which is Vanessa Kirby’s most transcendent role on an artistic level to date. Thanks to his painful interpretation was nominated for an Oscaralthough it was ultimately won by Andra Day for her role in USA vs Billie Holiday.

Fragments of a woman This was the only film in which Vanessa Kirby was the absolute main character. and received a well-deserved award.

It was a real success in awards season, with the potential to win all the great awards of the seventh art. The question is why then he failed overcome the obstacle of existence only Minor character?

Vanessa Kirby in a scene from the film
Vanessa Kirby in a scene from the film Fragments of a Woman.

Does Vanessa Kirby have a boyfriend?

Vanessa Kirby does not hide or advertise herself. Little is known about her personal life, but she has been seen several times with Paul Rabil, a former professional lacrosse player originally from Maryland (USA). The first rumors about the romance appeared last fall, but they have not been seen together since March.

Paul Rabil did not accompany Vanessa Kirby, at least not publicly, on Napoleon’s promotional tour. Therefore, it remains a mystery whether they are together. In the past, the translator has been linked to actors Christopher Abbott or Callum Turner.

Napoleonstrange relationship between the Emperor and Josephine

Everyone says this Napoleon film gives weight to the usually forgotten character of Josephine. Like Nolan awarded Emily Blunt and Florence Pugh special role in history Oppenheimer.

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According to Joaquin Phoenix, his intention was “to capture Napoleon’s deep love for Josephine”. Reviews say Vanessa Kirby’s performance is key to the story. What chemistry between the two main characters It is important. And they applaud the actress’s decision on how to interpret it.

“We both felt that it was one of the most exciting relationshipscontradictory and complex, which we have never encountered,” says Vanessa Kirby in an interview with the magazine Vanity Fair. And she already had experience demonstrating toxic relationships in fragile situations thanks to his role in Crown.

Napoleon poster featuring Josephine (played by Vanessa Kirby) as the title character.
Napoleon poster featuring Josephine (played by Vanessa Kirby) as the title character.

Vanessa Kirby indulged in improvisation several times accompanied by Joaquin Phoenix even slapped her in one scene when it wasn’t in the script. She says it’s important to have that kind of rapport with your colleague when delving into areas that are so “painful to the human mind.”

“Napoleon” will be available on Apple after its theatrical release and will be an extended cut. ORa movie with scenes that have never been seen before which, according to rumors, will give Josephine even more fame. When asked if this is true, Vanessa Kirby says she didn’t ask Ridley Scott what his intentions were with this new version.

“I’m very interested to see what will be revealed in this version.. We shot a lot of sequences and scenes that couldn’t make it into the film because they were too long. Covers too many years. But I don’t know what it will be, I know as little as you, it seems to me. But without any doubt There is something special about Josephine’s life before meeting Napoleon.because we filmed such long episodes,” says the actress. Perhaps then her time will come.