Vanessa Kirby
English actress, acclaimed for 'The Crown'

Born
April 18th, 1988
37 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United Kingdom
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Born in 1988, this actress gained recognition for portraying Princess Margaret in the Netflix series 'The Crown'. Additional notable performances include roles in the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise and the film 'Pieces of a Woman', which received critical acclaim. Kirby's work in theater also includes acclaimed performances in 'A Streetcar Named Desire' and 'The Winter's Tale'. In 2020, she won the Best Actress award at the Venice Film Festival for her role in 'Pieces of a Woman'.
Portrayed Princess Margaret in 'The Crown'
Starred in 'Pieces of a Woman'
Featured in 'Mission: Impossible – Fallout'
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