Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Vanessa Kirby

Discover the career path of Vanessa Kirby, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Vanessa Kirby is an English actress known for her role as Princess Margaret in the Netflix series The Crown (2016-2017). Her performance garnered her critical acclaim and a British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actress. The role significantly boosted her international recognition.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2010: Stage Debut in All My Sons and A Midsummer Night's Dream

In 2010, Vanessa Kirby made her professional acting debut on stage with performances in the plays All My Sons and A Midsummer Night's Dream.

2010: Three Starring Roles and BIZA Rising Star Award

In 2010, Vanessa Kirby was given three starring roles at the Octagon Theatre Bolton and won the BIZA Rising Star Award for All My Sons.

2011: National Theatre Debut and Television Debut

In 2011, Vanessa Kirby appeared at the National Theatre in Women Beware Women and made her television debut in The Hour and Great Expectations.

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2011: Women Beware Women Performance

In 2011, Vanessa Kirby gave an acclaimed performance in Women Beware Women.

September 2012: Three Sisters at the Young Vic

In September 2012, Vanessa Kirby played Masha in the stage production of Three Sisters at the Young Vic.

2012: Performance in Three Sisters

In 2012, Vanessa Kirby starred in Three Sisters.

2013: Role in Edward II and About Time

In 2013, Vanessa Kirby returned to the Royal National Theatre to play Isabella of France in Edward II, had a role in the film About Time, and appeared in Charlie Countryman and Agatha Christie's Poirot.

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2014: A Streetcar Named Desire and Queen and Country

In 2014, Vanessa Kirby played Stella Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire and appeared in Queen and Country.

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2014: Stella Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire

In 2014, Vanessa Kirby played Stella Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire.

2015: Supporting Roles in Film and Television

In 2015, Vanessa Kirby had supporting roles in Everest, Jupiter Ascending, Bone in the Throat, The Dresser, and The Frankenstein Chronicles.

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2015: Cast as Princess Margaret in The Crown

In May 2015, Vanessa Kirby was cast as Princess Margaret in Netflix's The Crown.

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2016: The Crown Debut

In 2016, Vanessa Kirby gained international recognition for her role as Princess Margaret in the Netflix drama series, The Crown.

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2016: Performance in Uncle Vanya

In 2016, Vanessa Kirby played Elena in Uncle Vanya at the Almeida Theatre, receiving rave reviews.

2017: BAFTA Nomination for The Crown

In 2017, Vanessa Kirby continued her role as Princess Margaret in 'The Crown'.

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2018: Julie and Mission: Impossible – Fallout

In 2018, Vanessa Kirby played the title character in Julie and starred in Mission: Impossible – Fallout.

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2018: BAFTA Win for The Crown Season Two

In 2018, Vanessa Kirby won the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress for season two of The Crown.

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2019: Roles in Hobbs & Shaw

In 2019, Vanessa Kirby appeared in the action film Hobbs & Shaw.

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2019: Other movie roles

In 2019, Vanessa Kirby was supposed to appear in Suddenly but it was rewritten and recast. She was also considered for the role of Black Canary in Birds of Prey.

2020: Performance in Pieces of a Woman and Volpi Cup Win

In 2020, Vanessa Kirby portrayed Martha in Pieces of a Woman and won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival.

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2020: Volpi Cup for Best Actress

In 2020, Vanessa Kirby won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress for her performance in Pieces of a Woman.

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2021: Aluna Entertainment and Italian Studies Premiere

In 2021, Vanessa Kirby co-founded Aluna Entertainment and starred in Italian Studies, which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.

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2021: True Spies podcast host

Vanessa Kirby hosted the True Spies podcast in 2021.

2022: Role in The Son

In 2022, Vanessa Kirby played Beth in The Son, which premiered at the Venice International Film Festival.

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2023: Napoleon and Mission: Impossible roles

In 2023, Vanessa Kirby played Empress Joséphine in Napoleon and reprised her role in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.

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2023: Roles in Napoleon and Mission: Impossible

In 2023, Vanessa Kirby portrayed Empress Joséphine in Napoleon and appeared in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One.

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2023: Podcast and film appearances

Vanessa Kirby continued to host the True Spies podcast between 2021 and 2023.

February 2024: Cast as Invisible Woman

In February 2024, Vanessa Kirby was cast as Susan Storm / Invisible Woman in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

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March 2024: Leading role in The Night Always Comes adaptation

In March 2024, Vanessa Kirby was announced as the leading role in the Netflix adaptation of The Night Always Comes.

July 25, 2025: Scheduled Release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Vanessa Kirby is scheduled to appear as Invisible Woman in the movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which is scheduled for release on July 25, 2025.

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