Childhood and Education Journey of Kate Beckinsale in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Kate Beckinsale, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Kate Beckinsale is an English actress, born to actors Richard Beckinsale and Judy Loe. She began her acting career early, debuting in the daytime drama *Couples*.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

July 1973: Kathrin Romany Beckinsale Born

In July 1973, Kathrin Romany Beckinsale was born in the Chiswick district of London. She is the only child of actors Richard Beckinsale and Judy Loe.

1977: Parents Marry

In 1977, Kate Beckinsale's parents, Richard Beckinsale and Judy Loe, married prior to her starting nursery school.

1993: Theatrical Film Debut in Much Ado About Nothing

In 1993, Kate Beckinsale made her theatrical film debut with a role in Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of "Much Ado About Nothing" while studying at the University of Oxford.

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1993: Landed Role in Much Ado About Nothing

In 1993, Kate Beckinsale secured the role of Hero in Kenneth Branagh's film adaptation of "Much Ado About Nothing". The filming took place in Tuscany, Italy, during a summer break from Oxford University.

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1995: Relationship with Michael Sheen begins

In 1995, Kate Beckinsale began a relationship with Welsh actor Michael Sheen after meeting him in a touring production of The Seagull.

1995: Filmed Marie-Louise ou la permission

In 1995, while studying in Paris, Kate Beckinsale filmed the French language movie "Marie-Louise ou la permission".

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1999: Birth of daughter

In 1999, Kate Beckinsale and Michael Sheen's daughter was born.

2000: Starred in The Golden Bowl

In 2000, Kate Beckinsale starred in "The Golden Bowl", her first role after the birth of her daughter. Michael Sheen hit Jeremy Northam on the film set.

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2003: Abstinence from alcohol and drugs

In 2003, Kate Beckinsale stated that she is a teetotaler and has never been drunk, taken drugs, or had a one-night stand.

2003: Meeting Len Wiseman and falling in love

In 2003, while working on Underworld, Kate Beckinsale met American director Len Wiseman and they fell in love, leading to accusations of infidelity against Wiseman.

2003: Break up with Michael Sheen

In early 2003, Kate Beckinsale and Michael Sheen broke up after the filming of Underworld.

May 2004: Marriage to Len Wiseman

On May 9, 2004, Kate Beckinsale and Len Wiseman married in Bel-Air, California.

2008: Hosting 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.

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