Juno Temple

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Juno Temple
Real name:
Juno Violet Temple
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Birth date:
(35 y.o.)
Place of birth:
London
Height:
5'2 ft ()
Weight:
110 lb (50 kg)
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single
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The Biography of Juno Temple

Juno Violet Temple is a celebrated English actress who won the 2013 BAFTA Rising Star Award and earned the Sitges International Film Festival Award in Catalonia for her mesmerizing performance in the psychological thriller "Magic Magic." Since her debut in the 2000 film "Pandaemonium," this promising British talent has built an impressive filmography of over forty movies by 2018.
Juno Temple
Juno Temple
Her most notable performances include roles in "Black Mass," "The Three Musketeers," "The Other Boleyn Girl," "Maleficent," "Atonement," "Dirty Girl," as well as the television series "Ted Lasso." Critics have lovingly dubbed the charming, unapologetic blonde the "21st Century Lolita" and consider her the new muse of acclaimed director Woody Allen.

Childhood

Juno was born on July 21, 1989, in the Hammersmith district of London. Her mother, Amanda Pirie, is a producer, while her father, Julien Temple, is a film director known for his extensive work on music videos and original projects featuring legendary British artists like Sex Pistols, The Rolling Stones, Sade, The Kinks, and David Bowie. Juno's paternal aunt, Nina Temple, is a politician who led the Communist Party of Great Britain until 1990.
Juno Temple as a kid
Juno Temple as a kid
Her parents named her after a stunning rock formation in the Grand Canyon that they'd visited during Amanda's pregnancy, captivated by the natural wonder's breathtaking beauty. Soon after Juno's birth, the family relocated to the United States, where she spent her early years. In 1993, they returned to their homeland, settling in Taunton, a town in southwestern England. There, Juno welcomed two younger brothers: Leo, born that same year, and Felix, born in 2000.
Juno Temple with her mother
Juno Temple with her mother
Juno grew up in a creative atmosphere, accompanying her father to the Glastonbury Festival on numerous occasions as he prepared material for his film "Glastonbury." She interacted with renowned actors and musicians, aspiring to dedicate her life to the arts.
Juno Temple during her school years
Juno Temple during her school years
As a young girl, Juno attended Enmore Primary School, followed by Bedales School, and later, King's College in Taunton.

Acting Career

Juno's film debut was originally set to be in her father's 1998 film "Vigo: Passion for Life," a biopic about French director Jean Vigo, whom he admired as both mentor and cinematic rebel. However, her scenes were ultimately cut during editing.
Juno and Julien Temple
Juno and Julien Temple
Her second—and more successful—shot at the big screen came in 2000 when she was 11. Juno portrayed Emma in the drama "Pandaemonium," which chronicled the friendship and betrayal between two Romantic poets, Samuel Taylor Coleridge and William Wordsworth, and was also directed by her father. After this experience, she declared her dream to become an actress and started taking acting lessons and going to auditions to build her skills and gain experience.

In 2006, Juno appeared in "Notes on a Scandal," based on Zoë Heller's novel, starring alongside Oscar winners Judi Dench and Cate Blanchett.
Juno Temple in Notes on a Scandal
Juno Temple in Notes on a Scandal
The following year, the wartime drama "Atonement" premiered at the Venice Film Festival, starring James McAvoy and Keira Knightley. Juno played the cousin of the main character who becomes the victim of a tragic assault. Critics praised the young actress's "very impressive" performance.
Young Juno Temple in Atonement
Young Juno Temple in Atonement
Around the same time, Juno appeared in the comedy "St. Trinian's," about life at a school for rebellious teens, playing Rastafarian character Celia. She had to balance her schoolwork with her acting career.
A still from St. Trinian's
A still from St. Trinian's
According to Juno, co-star Rupert Everett actually completed one of her school assignments. Despite the British star's help, her teachers only gave the assignment a C+.

In 2007, the young actress also auditioned for the role of Luna Lovegood in "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix," but the part ultimately went to Evanna Lynch.

In 2008, the British actress scored two major roles: the comedy "Wild Child" alongside Emma Roberts, and the historical drama "The Other Boleyn Girl," where she played Viscountess Rochford. The star-studded cast featured Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman as the Boleyn sisters competing for King Henry VIII's affections, with Eric Bana as the monarch.
Juno Temple in Wild Child
Juno Temple in Wild Child
2009 proved to be Juno's busiest year yet, with six films hitting theaters. Her projects ranged from the biblical comedy "Year One" to the intense drama "Cracks," where she delivered a brilliant performance as schoolgirl Di, infatuated with her teacher Miss G (Eva Green), plus "Glorious 39," "Mr. Nobody," "St. Trinian's" sequel, and the tragicomedy "Greenberg."
Juno Temple in Year One
Juno Temple in Year One
The next year brought two comedies showcasing Juno's range: "Kaboom" and "Dirty Girl." In 2011, she portrayed Queen Anne in the adventure film "The Three Musketeers," based on the famous novel by Alexandre Dumas.
Juno Temple as Queen Anne
Juno Temple as Queen Anne
Around this time came "Killer Joe," the dark crime comedy that many critics hail as Juno's breakthrough performance. As Dottie, the protagonist's sister, she delivered a fearlessly sensual performance, boldly seducing the hitman played by Matthew McConaughey. The film received a nomination for the top prize at the Venice Film Festival.
Juno Temple in Killer Joe
Juno Temple in Killer Joe
"Killer Joe's" success opened doors to more substantial leading roles for Juno. She took on dual roles as both the main character and her twin sister in the melodrama "Jack and Diane."
Killer Joe - Interview with Gina Gershon & Juno Temple
Juno was also entrusted with the central role in the film "The Brass Teapot," which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival. The plot offers a modern twist on magical object stories like Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings," featuring a teapot that grants wealth—but only when someone nearby experiences pain.
Juno Temple in The Brass Teapot
Juno Temple in The Brass Teapot
Juno's 2012 highlights include "The Dark Knight Rises," which scored the second-biggest midnight opening in US box office history (behind only "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2"). She played Jen, Catwoman's neighbor and ally, opposite Anne Hathaway.
A still from The Dark Knight Rises
A still from The Dark Knight Rises
In 2013, the biographical drama about American porn actress Linda Lovelace, "Lovelace," premiered, with Juno's co-stars being Amanda Seyfried and Sharon Stone.
Juno Temple in Lovelace
Juno Temple in Lovelace
That same year, Juno, dubbed by critics as an "actress of the gentlest charm," played a stripper turned nanny in the comedy-drama "Afternoon Delight." She then teamed up with Daniel Radcliffe in the absurdist horror film "Horns" and took on a key role in the American-Chilean psychological drama "Magic Magic."
Horns: Juno Temple and Danielle Radcliffe
Horns: Juno Temple and Danielle Radcliffe
In 2014, Juno appeared as Thistlewit in the fantasy film "Maleficent" with Angelina Jolie, and in the movie "Sin City: A Dame to Kill For" with Mickey Rourke and Jessica Alba.
A still from Maleficent
A still from Maleficent
In the following year, she appeared in four films: "Meadowland" with Luke Wilson and Olivia Wilde, "Len and Company" with Rhys Ifans, "Far from the Madding Crowd" with Carey Mulligan, and the drama "Black Mass" with Joel Edgerton and Johnny Depp.
Juno Temple in Black Mass
Juno Temple in Black Mass
Showcasing her acting talent and versatility, Juno starred in the musical drama television series "Vinyl," created in 2016 under the guidance of Mick Jagger and Martin Scorsese.
Juno Temple in Vinyl
Juno Temple in Vinyl
Around the same time, she played the lead role in the British drama "Away", which tells the story of a young orphan girl suffering from her boyfriend's aggressive behavior and accidentally meeting an elderly widower. He came to their coastal town where he was once happy with his wife to reminisce about happier times and commit suicide. The encounter between the characters brought significant changes to their lives.

In 2017, the biopic "The Most Hated Woman in America" was released, about the leader of the organization "American Atheists" Madalyn Murray O'Hair (played by Melissa Leo), who initiated a high-profile court case that resulted in prayers no longer being read in American schools before classes. Temple played her granddaughter named Robin.
Juno Temple Unleashed Her Inner «Titanic» Fan Girl
On December 1, 2017, Woody Allen's dramatic film "Wonder Wheel" premiered in the United States, timed to coincide with the director's birthday. The film depicts an emotional story of passion and feminine deceit. The story unfolds on the glamorous Coney Island peninsula in New York and revolves around the carousel owner's wife, Ginny (Kate Winslet), who falls in love with a romantic beach lifeguard (Justin Timberlake), and her husband's daughter, a beauty caught in a complicated situation (played by Temple), who also has her eyes on this intriguing man.
Juno Temple in Wonder Wheel
Juno Temple in Wonder Wheel
In 2018, Steven Spielberg's horror-thriller "Unsane" premiered, following a captive in a psychiatric hospital. Temple's co-stars in the film included Claire Foy, Joshua Leonard, and Jay Pharoah.

Personal Life of Juno Temple

Juno Temple is not married. From mid-2014 to 2016, she lived in Los Feliz, a star-studded area of Los Angeles, with American actor Michael Angarano (who previously dated Kristen Stewart). They met on the set of the film "The Brass Teapot." According to reports, their home was filled with vintage finds and eclectic treasures. The couple broke up in 2016.
Juno Temple with Michael Angarano
Juno Temple with Michael Angarano
In her personal life, Juno mirrors her on-screen characters: innocent yet wild and unpredictable, ready for spontaneous adventures. In interviews, she's revealed quirky details like sometimes meeting her ex-boyfriend Michael at the airport wearing nothing but a coat.

Juno Temple Now

In 2020, Juno Temple scored a major role in the TV series "Ted Lasso," a dramedy that marked new territory for the actress. Jason Sudeikis, the lead actor and an old friend of Juno, sent her the script and suggested she try for the role of Keeley, a model, influencer, and WAG. As her character puts it in one episode: "Famous for being almost famous."
Juno Temple as Keeley
Juno Temple as Keeley
Initially, Juno thought Jason had made a mistake: "I'm definitely not known for comedic roles." But Temple quickly discovered the series wasn't just comedy—it was layered storytelling with real depth.
Jason was so patient with me, when almost every 10 minutes I would be like, "I don't know how to make that funny." He would say, "Don't worry; you don't have to. Just be you. Just be exactly as you would be as Keeley and it will all fall into place." The writing is so extraordinary that you know the character you're playing intimately. Everything on the show, from the costumes, to the makeup, to the production design, is all set up so beautifully that you'd have to be really bad at your job to f*ck it up.
The heartwarming series, with its profound themes but without preachy lessons, quickly won over viewers who genuinely connected with all the main characters, including Keeley. In March 2023, the third season of "Ted Lasso" was released.
Juno Temple Thought Jason Sudeikis Texted the Wrong Actress for Ted Lasso