Daisy Ridley biography, net worth, age, height, boyfriend, family 2025

Daisy Ridley Biography

Daisy Ridley is an English actress, best known for her role as Rey in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens". Her ethereal presence perfectly complements her remarkable vocal abilities.

Childhood and Youth

Daisy Jazz Isobel Ridley was born on April 10, 1992, in the Westminster district of London. Daisy is the youngest of three daughters of advertiser Louise Fawkner-Corbett and photographer Chris Ridley. Her older sisters are named Kika Rose and Poppy Sophia. Ridley also has two older half-sisters from her father's previous marriage.

Daisy's maternal family comes from an upper-class background. Many of Ridley's close maternal relatives are military officers and doctors. The actress's great-uncle, Arnold Ridley, was a renowned playwright and actor in Britain.

The 1996 fantasy film Matilda was her favorite movie growing up. Mara Wilson, the film's lead, was her role model for a long time.

After finishing school, Daisy won a scholarship to study at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts in Hertfordshire, which she attended from ages 9 to 18. Later, Ridley briefly studied at Birkbeck (University of London) during the evening. Eventually, she decided to focus entirely on her acting career.

Early Roles

Ridley's acting career began in 2013 with minor roles in TV series such as "Casualty", "Youngers", "Toast of London", and others.

Daisy also appeared in several short films, including "Lifesaver", which was nominated for a BAFTA award. She also appeared in British rapper Wiley's 2013 music video for "Lights On".

In 2014, the actress was cast in the British comedy "Scrawl" and got a Zed Fest Film Festival award (Outstanding Acting Performance).

Star Wars

In April 2014, Ridley landed the role of Rey, the lead character in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens".

Director J.J. Abrams' choice of a relatively unknown actress for this role echoed George Lucas's approach when he made the original "Star Wars" in 1977. Back then, Lucas's decision was primarily due to the film's tight budget. This time around, though, the filmmakers were looking for someone "unknown yet simultaneously vulnerable and tough, sweet and intimidating". Other emerging actors in the film included John Boyega and Adam Driver.

Daisy Ridley's Awesome Star Wars Audition

The film was released in December 2015. Even before the film hit theaters, Ridley's Rey appeared alongside droid BB-8 on official Star Wars postage stamps from the Royal Mail.

Following the premiere, the Daily Mail called Daisy a "true star" and predicted her role in the epic would "launch her career into orbit".

Daisy Ridley Couldn't Handle It When She Got the Star Wars Part

Ridley remembered bursting into tears when she first watched the trailer for the seventh "Star Wars" film. They were tears of joy mixed with pure awe at the massive scale of what they'd created.

So many people worked on this film, thousands and thousands. This idea became an incredible team effort, and what you see in the new 'Star Wars' on screen... it's just unbelievable.

In 2016, Ridley received a "Saturn" award nomination for "Best Actress", but Charlize Theron won for her role as Furiosa in "Mad Max: Fury Road". Ridley also won the MTV Movie Award for "Breakthrough Performance" and received nominations in three other categories ("Best Female Performance", "Best Hero", and "Best Fight").

The actress returned as Rey in "Star Wars: The Last Jedi", which also featured Mark Hamill reprising his role as Luke Skywalker.

Daisy Ridley Relives Star Wars: The Last Jedi's Throne Room Scene

Ridley then began filming for "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker". The film premiered in December 2019.

Daisy Ridley Trains For 'Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker'

Further Career

In August 2016, it was announced that Daisy Ridley would appear in the movie "Chaos Walking", an adaptation of the book by British author Patrick Ness. Tom Holland also starred in the film. The premiere was initially expected in 2019, but the movie was released in 2021.

Additionally, Daisy, alongside Naomi Watts and Tom Felton, starred in Claire McCarthy's drama "Ophelia", a reimagining of "Hamlet" from Ophelia's perspective.

Daisy played a leading role in the adaptation of Agatha Christie's mystery "Murder on the Orient Express" (released in November 2017).

Daisy Ridley in 'Murder on the Orient Express'

Voice Acting

In 2016, Daisy produced and narrated the documentary "The Eagle Huntress", which follows a 13-year-old Mongolian girl's journey to become the first female eagle huntress in her family's centuries-old tradition.

Daisy Ridley voiced the animated film 'Only Yesterday'

Ridley voiced Taeko, the main character in the Japanese animated film "Only Yesterday". The English version of the movie, originally made in 1991, was released in early 2016. During this project, she worked with "Star Wars" veteran Ashley Eckstein, who voiced Ahsoka Tano. Ashley provided the voice for Taeko's sister, Yaeko.

Daisy later voiced her character Rey for video games "Disney Infinity 3.0", which featured characters from the Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars universes, and "Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens". Ridley also voiced Rey for the animated series "Star Wars: Forces of Destiny", launched in July 2017, and its corresponding movie.

Daisy Ridley Peter Rabbit B-Roll Footage & Interview Soundbites (2018)

Daisy voiced Rey again in the video game "Star Wars: Battlefront II" (2017). She also voiced a character in the animated movie "Peter Rabbit" (2018).

Daisy Ridley's Personal Life

From 2015 to 2016, Daisy dated the English actor Charlie Hamblett.

While filming "Murder on the Orient Express", Daisy met actor Tom Bateman. Dating rumors began swirling in November 2017 and were quickly confirmed. In February 2019, sources revealed that Daisy and Tom had moved in together, renting an apartment in London's Primrose Hill area.

That summer, fans spotted a ring on Daisy's finger, but she quickly shut down engagement rumors. The couple kept their relationship under wraps and didn't make their first public appearance until September 2022. By January 2023, Daisy confirmed she'd married Tom.

Daisy has several tattoos: three stars on her left ankle (done when she was 15), an alchemical symbol on her right thigh, and a peace sign behind her right ear.

The actress of the new Star Wars meeting fans

Daisy's a supporter of Arsenal Football Club.

In 2016, Daisy made it to People magazine's list of the world's most beautiful people.

Daisy battles endometriosis and polycystic ovaries, undergoing several laparoscopic surgeries. She revealed on Instagram that she received the diagnosis at age 15. Her health condition led to years of struggling with severe acne, leaving her feeling deeply insecure.

Daisy Ridley Now

Daisy got cast in the adaptation of Oscar Wilde's play "A Woman of No Importance" and in the mystical drama by Marielle Heller titled "Kolma". However, both projects are currently on hold.

Daisy Ridley On Adapting The Book A Woman Of No Importance

In 2023, several movies featuring Daisy Ridley were released, including the thriller "The Marsh King's Daughter" and the intimate dramedy "Sometimes I Think About Dying", which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.

A scene from the movie 'The Marsh King's Daughter'

Larry Cole

Star Wars helped her climb course in her career. I hope there will be more roles for her

2021-04-05 22:47:24
Dorothy Osborne

Modern conqueror of the film industry Daisy, I think she will go far

2021-03-18 15:45:47
Alan Day

Oh, I remember this actress, she was shot in Star Wars. I like these types, very nice.

2021-03-06 23:22:37
Evan Wyatt Cook

I`m a fan of Star Wars and I can confidently say that she fit into the saga just fine.

2021-02-04 10:18:04
Mae Fitzgerald

Daisy is very cool, her smile is very pleasant, frankly, I would say charming.

2021-01-23 23:49:47

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