Daisy Ridley is an English actress, best known for her role as Rey in "Star Wars: The Force Awakens". Her delicate image blends seamlessly with her outstanding vocal talents.
Actress Daisy Ridley
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 Ridley in childhood
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.
Matilda, the 1996 fantasy tale, was her favorite movie growing up. Mara Wilson, the film's lead, was her role model for a long time.
Daisy Ridley in her youth
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. However, she decided to focus fully on her acting career at a certain point.
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 Ridley in the series 'Youngers'
Daisy also appeared in several short films, including "Lifesaver", which was nominated for a BAFTA award. Moreover, in 2013, she starred in the music video for British rapper Wiley's track "Lights On".
Daisy Ridley in a swimsuit
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 was cast as Rey, the main character of the new movie "Star Wars: The Force Awakens".
Daisy Ridley as Rey
The fact that the film's director, J.J. Abrams, chose a relatively unknown actress for this role mirrored George Lucas's approach in 1977 when filming "Star Wars". Back then, Lucas's decision was primarily due to the film's tight budget. This time, however, the creators wanted 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 its premiere, an image of Ridley's character alongside the droid BB-8 appeared on Star Wars postage stamps issued by the Royal Mail.
Daisy Ridley and Adam Driver
After the premiere, the Daily Mail hailed Daisy as a "true star" and predicted that her role in the epic film would "launch her career into orbit".
Daisy Ridley Couldn’t Handle It When She Got the Star Wars Part
Ridley recalled that she burst into tears after watching the trailer for the seventh "Star Wars". They were tears of joy, mixed with awe at the scale of the work done.
So many people worked on this film, thousands and thousands. The idea transformed into an incredible team, and what you see of the new 'Star Wars' on screen... it's simply 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.
On the seet of 'Chaos Walking'
Additionally, Daisy, alongside Naomi Watts and Tom Felton, starred in Claire McCarthy's drama "Ophelia", a reimagining of "Hamlet" from Ophelia's perspective.
Daisy Ridley as Ophelia
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 film "The Eagle Huntress", which tells the story of a 13-year-old Mongolian girl fighting for her right to become the first female eagle huntress in her family's long lineage.
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, 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.
Daisy Ridley and Charlie Hamblett
While filming "Murder on the Orient Express", Daisy met actor Tom Bateman. Rumors about them dating started in November 2017 and soon got confirmed. In February 2019, insiders revealed that Daisy and Tom moved in together, renting an apartment in the Primrose Hill area of London.
Daisy Ridley and Tom Bateman
That summer, people noticed a ring on Daisy's finger, but she denied engagement rumors. The couple kept their relationship private and only made their first public appearance in September 2022. By January 2023, Daisy confirmed that she married Tom.
Daisy Ridley and her husband
Daisy has a tattoo of three stars on her left ankle, made 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 supports the football club "Arsenal".
In 2016, Daisy made it to People magazine's list of the world's most beautiful people.
Daisy Ridley without makeup
Daisy suffers from endometriosis and polycystic ovaries. She underwent several laparoscopic surgeries. On her Instagram, she admitted receiving the diagnosis at age 15. Due to her health condition, she struggled with severe acne for years and often felt very 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'
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