Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kate Beckinsale
Discover the career path of Kate Beckinsale, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Kate Beckinsale is an English actress, born to actors Richard Beckinsale and Judy Loe. She began her acting career early, appearing in a television series. She is best known for her work in movies such as the Underworld series.
1997: Voiced an audiobook production of Romeo and Juliet with Michael Sheen
In 1997, Kate Beckinsale and Michael Sheen voiced an audiobook production of Romeo and Juliet.
1997: Appeared in George Michael's "Waltz Away Dreaming" music video
In 1997, Kate Beckinsale appeared in the music video for George Michael's "Waltz Away Dreaming".
2002: Stars in Laurel Canyon
In 2002, Kate Beckinsale starred in Lisa Cholodenko's "Laurel Canyon", playing a strait-laced academic who becomes attracted to her future mother-in-law. While Frances McDormand's performance was praised, Beckinsale's performance received negative reviews. The film grossed over $4 million worldwide.
2002: Starred in a Gap television advertisement
In 2002, Kate Beckinsale starred opposite Orlando Bloom in a Gap television advertisement directed by Cameron Crowe.
2003: Appears in Underworld
In 2003, Kate Beckinsale appeared in the movie Underworld. Some footage from this movie was used in 2009's Underworld: Rise of the Lycans.
2003: Stars in Underworld and Tiptoes
In 2003, Kate Beckinsale starred in "Underworld", marking a shift to action roles and gaining recognition as an action star. The film was a box-office hit. Also in 2003, she starred in "Tiptoes" with Gary Oldman and Matthew McConaughey.
2004: Appeared in a Diet Coke television advertisement
In 2004, Kate Beckinsale appeared in a Diet Coke television advertisement directed by Michel Gondry.
2004: Portrays Ava Gardner in The Aviator
In 2004, Kate Beckinsale portrayed Ava Gardner in Martin Scorsese's "The Aviator". Her performance received mixed reviews, with some praising her portrayal of Gardner's glamour while others found it lacking. The film grossed over $213 million worldwide.
2004: Stars in Van Helsing
In 2004, Kate Beckinsale starred in the action horror film "Van Helsing". Despite grossing over $300 million worldwide, the film received negative reviews. Beckinsale had separated from Michael Sheen at the time and found the atmosphere on set helpful.
2006: Stars in Underworld: Evolution and Click
In 2006, Kate Beckinsale reprised her role as Selene in "Underworld: Evolution", directed by her husband, Len Wiseman. Also in 2006, she starred in "Click" alongside Adam Sandler and Christopher Walken, playing a mother. Both films were box office successes.
2007: Appeared in Project "Speechless" video
In 2007, Kate Beckinsale appeared alongside David Schwimmer in the sixth of the Writers Guild of America member-conceived Internet videos for Project "Speechless," in support of the WGA labour strike against the Alliance of Motion Picture & Television Producers.
2007: Appears in Vacancy
In 2007, Kate Beckinsale appeared alongside Luke Wilson in "Vacancy", a thriller set in an isolated motel. The film was profitable, grossing $35 million worldwide against a production budget of $19 million.
2007: Stars in Snow Angels
In 2007, Kate Beckinsale starred opposite Sam Rockwell in the independent drama "Snow Angels", based on the novel by Stewart O'Nan, playing an overwhelmed single mother. Her performance received positive reviews. The film grossed solely $414,404 worldwide.
2008: Appears in Winged Creatures
In 2008, Kate Beckinsale appeared in "Winged Creatures", playing a waitressing single mother in an ensemble cast. The film received a very limited theatrical release and was released simultaneously on DVD.
2008: Hosted the 4th Annual Pink Party
In 2008, Kate Beckinsale hosted the 4th Annual Pink Party to raise funds for the Women's Cancer Research Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and organised a screening of All About Eve for FilmAid International.
2008: Stars in Nothing but the Truth
In 2008, Kate Beckinsale starred in "Nothing but the Truth" as a journalist who refuses to reveal her source. She received a Critic's Choice Award nomination for her performance. The film never received a full theatrical release and grossed solely $186,702 worldwide.
2009: Advertised Absolut Vodka
In 2009, Kate Beckinsale advertised Absolut Vodka in a print campaign photographed by Ellen von Unwerth.
2009: Stars in Whiteout
In 2009, Kate Beckinsale starred in the comic-book adaption "Whiteout", as a US Marshal investigating a murder in Antarctica. The film was critically panned and a box office failure. She also made a brief cameo in "Underworld: Rise of the Lycans" using footage from 2003's "Underworld".
2009: Stars in Everybody's Fine
In 2009, Kate Beckinsale starred in the family drama "Everybody's Fine" alongside Robert De Niro, Drew Barrymore, and Rockwell. The film was a box office flop.
2012: Appeared in "Republicans, Get in My Vagina" video
In 2012, Kate Beckinsale appeared alongside Judy Greer and Andrea Savage in the Funny or Die video "Republicans, Get in My Vagina," a satire of the Republican Party's policies concerning abortion and prenatal care.
2012: Appears in Total Recall remake
In 2012, Kate Beckinsale appeared in the sci-fi action remake "Total Recall", directed by her husband Len Wiseman. The film received mainly negative reviews and grossed $198 million against a production budget of over $125 million.
2012: Joined Nestlé's Share the Joy of Reading Program
In 2012, Kate Beckinsale joined Nestlé's Share the Joy of Reading Program to raise awareness about the importance of literacy.
2012: Returns to acting in Contraband
In 2012, Kate Beckinsale returned to acting with an appearance in the action thriller "Contraband". She played the wife of Mark Wahlberg's character. The film had a production budget of $25 million and grossed over $96 million worldwide.
2013: Stars in The Trials of Cate McCall
In 2013, Kate Beckinsale starred in the legal thriller "The Trials of Cate McCall". She next appeared in psychological thriller Stonehearst Asylum.
2014: Voices Queen Ayrenn in The Elder Scrolls Online
In 2014, Kate Beckinsale provided the voice for Queen Ayrenn, a character in "The Elder Scrolls Online" video game.
2014: Stars in The Face of an Angel
In 2014, Kate Beckinsale starred in the psychological thriller "The Face of an Angel" alongside Daniel Brühl. Also in 2014 Beckinsale appeared on the fourth episode of Monty Python's Best Bits (Mostly) where she spoke of her favourite Python comedy sketch.
2015: Stars in Absolutely Anything
In 2015, Kate Beckinsale starred alongside Simon Pegg in the British comedy "Absolutely Anything", playing an author agency employee. The movie received poor reception.
2016: Starred in 'The Disappointments Room' and 'Underworld: Blood Wars'
In 2016, Kate Beckinsale starred in the horror film 'The Disappointments Room', which was poorly received. Also in 2016, she returned as Selene in 'Underworld: Blood Wars', the fifth installment of the Underworld franchise.
2016: Starred in 'Love & Friendship'
In 2016, Kate Beckinsale starred in the romantic comedy 'Love & Friendship', which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The film is based on Jane Austen's Lady Susan, where Beckinsale plays the title character, a wry and calculating widow.
2017: Starred in 'The Only Living Boy in New York'
In 2017, Kate Beckinsale starred in Marc Webb's romantic coming-of-age drama 'The Only Living Boy in New York', playing a book editor. The film received mediocre reviews.
2018: Starred in 'Farming'
In 2018, Kate Beckinsale starred as Ingrid Carpenter in the British film 'Farming'.
2019: Starred in 'The Widow'
In 2019, Kate Beckinsale starred in 'The Widow', an ITV/Amazon Prime drama marking her first TV series in over 20 years. In the series, she plays an Englishwoman who believes her husband is still alive.
July 2021: Starred in 'Jolt'
In July 2021, Kate Beckinsale starred in the American action comedy film 'Jolt', released by Amazon Studios.
2021: Announced to Star in 'Prisoner's Daughter'
In 2021, it was announced that Kate Beckinsale would star in 'Prisoner's Daughter', a family drama directed by Catherine Hardwicke.
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