Carey Mulligan is a highly acclaimed British actress recognized for her versatile performances across film, television, and stage. She has earned numerous awards, including a British Academy Film Award, and nominations for multiple Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards. In 2025, she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for her significant contributions to drama, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
1939: Events of the excavation of Sutton Hoo
In 1939, the events of the excavation of Sutton Hoo took place, which is the subject of the 2021 film, "The Dig", in which Carey Mulligan starred.
May 1985: Carey Mulligan's Birth
In May 1985, Carey Hannah Mulligan was born in London to Nano (née Booth) and Stephen Mulligan.
2004: Stage Debut in Forty Winks
In 2004, Carey Mulligan made her stage debut in "Forty Winks" at the Royal Court Theatre.
2005: Film Debut in Pride & Prejudice and Role in Bleak House
In 2005, Carey Mulligan made her film debut in "Pride & Prejudice" as Kitty Bennet and won the role of Ada Clare in the BBC adaption of "Bleak House".
2007: Roles in Northanger Abbey
In 2007, Carey Mulligan played roles in the television film "Northanger Abbey".
2007: Projects in My Boy Jack, Northanger Abbey, and Doctor Who
In 2007, Carey Mulligan was involved in several projects, including "My Boy Jack", "Northanger Abbey", and the "Doctor Who" episode "Blink", for which she won the Constellation Award for Best Female Performance in a Science Fiction Television Episode.
2008: Broadway Debut in The Seagull
In 2008, Carey Mulligan made her Broadway debut playing Nina in the revival of Anton Chekhov's "The Seagull".
2009: Dated Shia LaBeouf
In 2009, Carey Mulligan began dating Shia LaBeouf, her co-star in the film Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.
2009: Breakthrough Role in An Education
In 2009, Carey Mulligan had her breakthrough role in the film "An Education," for which she won the BAFTA Award for Best Actress and received an Academy Award nomination.
2010: Ended Relationship with Shia LaBeouf
In 2010, Carey Mulligan ended her relationship with Shia LaBeouf, whom she met while filming Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps.
2010: Participated in the Safe Project
In 2010, Carey Mulligan participated in the Safe Project, a series of photographs featuring actresses in their safest places, aimed at raising awareness of sex trafficking. She also donated the Vionnet gown she wore at the 2010 BAFTAs to the Curiosity Shop for charity.
2010: Starred in Never Let Me Go
In 2010, Carey Mulligan starred in the acclaimed film "Never Let Me Go".
2010: Joined Academy, Starred in Never Let Me Go and Wall Street
In 2010, Carey Mulligan was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. She also starred in "Never Let Me Go", for which she won a British Independent Award, and "Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps".
2010: Auditioned for The Great Gatsby
In late 2010, Carey Mulligan auditioned for the role of Daisy in "The Great Gatsby".
July 2011: Off-Broadway Play Adaptation of Through a Glass, Darkly
From May 13 to July 3, 2011, Carey Mulligan starred in the Atlantic Theater Company's off-Broadway play adaptation of Ingmar Bergman's "Through a Glass, Darkly", receiving glowing praise for her performance.
2011: Starred in Drive and Shame
In 2011, Carey Mulligan co-starred in the critically acclaimed films "Drive" and "Shame".
April 2012: Married Marcus Mumford
In April 2012, specifically on April 21, Carey Mulligan married Marcus Mumford, the lead singer of Mumford & Sons, after reconnecting as adults, having been childhood pen pals. The marriage took place shortly after completing production on the film Inside Llewyn Davis.
May 2012: Co-chair for the 2012 Met Ball Gala
In May 2012, Carey Mulligan was a co-chair, alongside Anna Wintour, for the 2012 Met Ball Gala themed Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations.
2012: Alzheimer's Society Ambassador and Marriage to Marcus Mumford
In 2012, Carey Mulligan became an ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society and married singer-songwriter Marcus Mumford.
2012: Became Ambassador of the Alzheimer's Society
In 2012, Carey Mulligan became the ambassador of the Alzheimer's Society, aiming to raise awareness and funding for Alzheimer's research. She also helped host and participated in the 2012 Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk.
May 2013: Release of The Great Gatsby
In May 2013, Carey Mulligan starred as Daisy Buchanan in Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby".
2013: Participated in Nike Run to the Beat
In 2013, Carey Mulligan participated as one of the sponsored Alzheimer's Society runners in the Nike Run to the Beat half-marathon in London.
2013: Starred in Inside Llewyn Davis and The Great Gatsby
In 2013, Carey Mulligan starred in "Inside Llewyn Davis" and "The Great Gatsby", with "The Great Gatsby" becoming her highest-grossing release to date.
2014: Ambassador for War Child
In 2014, Carey Mulligan became an ambassador for War Child.
2014: Starred in Skylight revival in London
In 2014, Carey Mulligan starred in the London revival of David Hare's play "Skylight", which won the Evening Standard Theatre Award for Revival of the Year.
April 2015: Skylight transferred to Broadway
In April 2015, Carey Mulligan starred in "Skylight" when the production transferred to Broadway at the John Golden Theatre.
2015: Starred in Far from the Madding Crowd and Suffragette
In 2015, Carey Mulligan starred in "Far from the Madding Crowd" and "Suffragette", receiving acclaim for her performances.
2015: Starred in Skylight on Broadway
In 2015, Carey Mulligan starred in the revival of David Hare's "Skylight" on Broadway, earning a Tony Award nomination.
2017: Starred in Mudbound
In 2017, Carey Mulligan starred in "Mudbound", which received critical acclaim and earned four Academy Award nominations.
2018: Starred in Wildlife
In 2018, Carey Mulligan starred in "Wildlife", which was Paul Dano's directorial debut and received rave reviews.
2019: My Grandparents' War
In 2019, Carey Mulligan explored her maternal grandfather's role in World War II in the television series "My Grandparents' War".
December 2020: Delayed Release of Promising Young Woman
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the release of the film "Promising Young Woman", in which Carey Mulligan starred and served as an executive producer, was delayed to December 25, 2020.
2020: Academy Award Nomination for Promising Young Woman
In 2020, Carey Mulligan received an Academy Award nomination for her performance in "Promising Young Woman".
2021: Starred in The Dig
In 2021, Carey Mulligan replaced Nicole Kidman in "The Dig", which received a streaming release via Netflix.
2022: Starred in She Said
In 2022, Carey Mulligan starred in "She Said", based on the Harvey Weinstein scandal, and received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance.
2023: Academy Award Nomination for Maestro
In 2023, Carey Mulligan received another Academy Award nomination for her performance in the biopic "Maestro".
2023: Starred in Maestro
In 2023, Carey Mulligan starred as Felicia Montealegre in Bradley Cooper's "Maestro", receiving her third Academy Award nomination. She also played a small part in Fennell's second feature Saltburn.
January 25, 2025: The Ballad of Wallis Island Premieres at Sundance Film Festival
On January 25, 2025, The Ballad of Wallis Island, a British comedy starring Carey Mulligan, premiered at the Sundance Film Festival, receiving acclaim from critics.
May 2025: Joins The Chronicles of Narnia Film Adaptation
In May 2025, Carey Mulligan joined Greta Gerwig's film adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia, specifically Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, based on the sixth novel in the series.
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