Rebecca Ferguson is a Swedish actress recognized for her performances in both film and television. She has received numerous awards, including a Saturn Award and two Critics' Choice Super Awards. Furthermore, she has earned nominations for a Golden Globe and a Critics' Choice Movie Award, highlighting her talent and contributions to the entertainment industry.
1974: Mother's contribution to ABBA's Waterloo
In 1974, Rebecca Ferguson's mother helped ABBA translate the lyrics from their album Waterloo into English.
1975: Mother appears on ABBA's Album Sleeve
In 1975, Rebecca Ferguson's mother appeared on the sleeve of ABBA's self-titled album.
October 1983: Rebecca Ferguson's Birth
In October 1983, Rebecca Louisa Ferguson Sundström was born in Stockholm, Sweden.
1999: Graduation from Adolf Fredrik's Music School
In 1999, Rebecca Ferguson graduated from Adolf Fredrik's Music School in Stockholm.
1999: Nya Tider Prominence
In 1999, Rebecca Ferguson rose to prominence as Anna Gripenhielm in the Swedish soap opera Nya tider.
1999: Television Career Begins
In 1999, Rebecca Ferguson started her television career with the Swedish soap opera Nya tider.
2000: Nya Tider
In 2000, Rebecca Ferguson continued her role in the Swedish soap opera Nya tider.
2002: Ocean Ave
In 2002, Rebecca Ferguson played Chrissy Eriksson in the Swedish-American soap Ocean Ave.
2004: Big Screen Debut
In 2004, Rebecca Ferguson made her big screen debut in the slasher film Drowning Ghost.
2004: Drowning Ghost
In 2004, Rebecca Ferguson made her feature film debut in Mikael Håfström's horror film Drowning Ghost.
2007: Birth of First Child
In 2007, Rebecca Ferguson gave birth to her first child, a son, with Ludwig Hallberg.
2008: Wallander Guest Role
In 2008, Rebecca Ferguson had a guest role in Wallander.
2011: A One-way Trip to Antibes
In 2011, Swedish director Richard Hobert spotted Rebecca Ferguson, leading to her starring in his film A One-way Trip to Antibes, earning her a Rising Star award nomination.
August 2012: Casting in The White Queen
In August 2012, Rebecca Ferguson was cast as Elizabeth Woodville in the BBC historical television drama The White Queen.
2012: Tango Teaching with Ludwig Hallberg
In 2012, Rebecca Ferguson and Ludwig Hallberg taught tango together in Österlen.
2013: Us Film
In 2013, Rebecca Ferguson co-starred in the film Us alongside Gustaf Skarsgård.
2013: International Prominence with The White Queen
In 2013, Rebecca Ferguson gained international prominence for her portrayal of Elizabeth Woodville in the British drama series The White Queen, which led to a Golden Globe nomination.
2013: Critical Praise for The White Queen
In 2013, Rebecca Ferguson's performance in The White Queen received critical acclaim and earned her a Golden Globe nomination.
2014: Hollywood Role in Hercules
In 2014, Rebecca Ferguson had her first Hollywood role opposite Dwayne Johnson in Hercules.
April 2015: Separation from Ludwig Hallberg
In April 2015, Rebecca Ferguson and Ludwig Hallberg separated.
2015: Breakthrough Role in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
In 2015, Rebecca Ferguson gained recognition for her role as Ilsa Faust in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, chosen by Tom Cruise after he saw her in The White Queen.
2015: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation
In 2015, Rebecca Ferguson portrayed MI6 agent Ilsa Faust in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, opposite Tom Cruise.
2016: Relationship with Rory St. Clair Gainer
In 2016, Rebecca Ferguson began her relationship with businessman Rory St. Clair Gainer.
2016: Despite the Falling Snow and Florence Foster Jenkins
In 2016, Rebecca Ferguson played dual roles in Despite the Falling Snow, winning Best Actress at the Prague Independent Film Festival, and appeared in Florence Foster Jenkins and The Girl on the Train.
2017: The Greatest Showman
In 2017, Rebecca Ferguson appeared in The Greatest Showman.
2017: Life, The Snowman, and The Greatest Showman
In 2017, Rebecca Ferguson played roles in Life, The Snowman, and The Greatest Showman.
May 2018: Birth of Daughter
In May 2018, Rebecca Ferguson had a daughter with Rory St. Clair Gainer.
December 2018: Marriage to Rory St. Clair Gainer
In December 2018, Rebecca Ferguson married Rory St. Clair Gainer.
2018: Mission: Impossible – Fallout
In 2018, Rebecca Ferguson reprised her role as Ilsa Faust in Mission: Impossible – Fallout.
2019: Film Roles in Doctor Sleep, The Kid Who Would Be King, and Men in Black: International
In 2019, Rebecca Ferguson appeared in Doctor Sleep, The Kid Who Would Be King, and Men in Black: International.
2021: Cast as Lady Jessica in Dune
In 2021, Denis Villeneuve cast Rebecca Ferguson as Lady Jessica in his film adaptation of Frank Herbert's science fiction novel Dune.
2021: Reminiscence
In 2021, Rebecca Ferguson co-starred in Lisa Joy's science fiction thriller Reminiscence.
2023: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One
In 2023, Rebecca Ferguson reprised her role as Ilsa Faust in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.
2024: Dune: Part Two
In 2024, Rebecca Ferguson continued her role as Lady Jessica in Dune: Part Two.
2025: A House of Dynamite
In 2025, Rebecca Ferguson appeared in A House of Dynamite.
2026: Upcoming roles
In 2026, Rebecca Ferguson is slated to appear in Dune: Part Three, A House of Dynamite, and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man.
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