Keira Knightley’s relationships

Kiera Knightley is a British actress, born on March 26, 1985, in Teddington, England. Her parents are also in the field of art; her father, Will Knightley, was an actor, and her mother, Sharman Macdonald, was a playwright and a screenwriter. She is a versatile actress and worked on multiple projects, from blockbusters to independent films. She is known for her roles in films like Pirates of the Caribbean (2003), Pride & Prejudice (2005), and Atonement (2007). She has been nominated for Academy Awards and Golden Globes for her work in films like Pride & Prejudice (2005), Atonement (2007), and The Imitation Game (2014).

Keira Knightley was interested in acting from a very young age, inspired by her parents she also developed a passion for acting at the age of three. She wanted her own agent and got one at the age of six. After that, she appeared in commercials and took on small roles in television. She debuted in films with a small role in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace. She got her breakthrough role when she appeared in Bend It Like Beckham (2002) and also starred in Love Actually (2003). Apart from films, Keira Knightley has also performed on stage. She appeared in two West End theater productions, The Misanthrope in 2009 and The Children’s Hour in 2011. Her personal life has always been in the news and people have shown interest in her relationships. Let’s take a look at Keira Knightley’s relationship over the years.

Del Synnott

Keira Knightley dated Del Synnott from 2001 to 2003. They met while working together on the TV movie Princess of Thieves in 2001. They worked in a short film Deflation directed by Roger Ashton-Griffiths and appeared as extras in Thunderpants. Keira and Del attended Cartier International Polo Day in Windsor Great Park in 2002 as a couple. They dated for two years and parted ways in 2003.

Jamie Dornan

Keira Knightley and Jamie Dornan dated from 2003 to 2005. Keira Knightley and Jamie Dornan were in a relationship from 2003 to 2005. Keira was rising to fame when she met Jamie, who was a new model at the time. The two met during the shooting of the Asprey campaign in August 2003 and started dating soon after the shoot. Their relationship was often in the spotlight due to their growing popularity. They both were often captured by paparazzi while they were dating. However, they eventually parted ways in 2005, reportedly due to the pressures of fame and busy schedules. Despite the breakup, both have gone on to achieve great success in their respective careers.

Rupert Friend

Keira Knightley and Rupert Friend were in a relationship from 2005 to 2010. They both met on the set while filming Pride & Prejudice, where Keira played the role of Elizabeth Bennet and Rupert played Mr. Wickham. Their relationship was relatively private, with few public appearances together. After five years, they mutually decided to part ways, reportedly due to career demands and busy schedules. After the breakup, in an interview with The Sun, Keira's father Will Knightley said "Yes, they have broken up. But that's the way things go, unfortunately. I've spoken to her recently. The only option is to get on with things.”

James Ringhton

Keira Knightley and James Righton began dating in 2011. They first met in early 2011 at a dinner party, where one of their mutual friends introduced them. James is a musician and was a member of the band Klaxons. After dating for two years, the couple got married in an intimate ceremony in Mazan, France in May 2013. After their wedding, James told NME, "I just fell in love with someone who happens to be amazing. We had a beautiful wedding and there was a lot of love." They have two daughters, Edie (born in 2015) and Delilah (born in 2019). Keira and James maintain a private relationship, focusing on their family while balancing their successful careers.

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