History of Vanessa Kirby in Timeline

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Vanessa Kirby is an English actress known for her stage work. She debuted in plays such as All My Sons and A Midsummer Night's Dream, earning acclaim for her performances in Women Beware Women, Three Sisters, and A Streetcar Named Desire as Stella Kowalski. Her early career highlights her strong foundation in theater.

2 days ago : Vanessa Kirby enjoys vacation with Paul Rabil. Tucson woman killed on I-10.

Actress Vanessa Kirby was seen vacationing with boyfriend Paul Rabil. Separately, a woman was fatally struck on Interstate 10 in Tucson while running across the road. Authorities identified the victim.

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 acclaimed performances in the plays 'All My Sons' and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'.

2010: Starring Roles at the Octagon Theatre Bolton

In 2010, Vanessa Kirby was given three starring roles at the Octagon Theatre Bolton in 'All My Sons', 'Ghosts', and 'A Midsummer Night's Dream'. She also won the BIZA Rising Star Award for 'All My Sons'.

All My Sons (Penguin Classics)
All My Sons (Penguin Classics)

2011: Appearance at the National Theatre in Women Beware Women

In 2011, Vanessa Kirby appeared at the National Theatre in 'Women Beware Women'. She was also in the play 'The Acid Test' at the Royal Court Theatre and made her television debut in 'The Hour' and 'Great Expectations'.

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2011: Performance in Women Beware Women

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

September 2012: Stage Production of Three Sisters at the Young Vic

In September 2012, Vanessa Kirby played Masha in the acclaimed stage production of 'Three Sisters' at the Young Vic, earning exceptionally good reviews.

2012: Performance in Three Sisters

In 2012, Vanessa Kirby gave an acclaimed performance in the play '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'. Also in 2013, Kirby had a supporting role in the film 'About Time' and appeared in 'Charlie Countryman' and an episode of 'Agatha Christie's Poirot'.

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2014: Performance in A Streetcar Named Desire

In 2014, Vanessa Kirby gave an acclaimed performance as Stella Kowalski in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'.

2014: Stella Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire and Queen and Country

In the summer of 2014, Vanessa Kirby played Stella Kowalski in 'A Streetcar Named Desire', winning Best Supporting Actress at the Whatsonstage Awards 2014. Also in 2014, Kirby appeared in 'Queen and Country'.

2015: Relationship with Callum Turner

In 2015, Vanessa Kirby began a relationship with English actor Callum Turner.

2015: Supporting Roles in Everest, Jupiter Ascending, and Bone in the Throat

In 2015, Vanessa Kirby had supporting roles in 'Everest', 'Jupiter Ascending', and 'Bone in the Throat'. In television, she appeared in 'The Dresser' and had a main role in 'The Frankenstein Chronicles'.

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2015: Casting as Princess Margaret in The Crown

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

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2016: Portrayal of Princess Margaret in The Crown

In 2016, Vanessa Kirby began portraying Princess Margaret in the Netflix drama series 'The Crown'.

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2016: Performance in Uncle Vanya at the Almeida Theatre

In 2016, Vanessa Kirby played Elena in Robert Icke's production of 'Uncle Vanya' at the Almeida Theatre, receiving rave reviews.

2017: The Crown

In 2017, Vanessa Kirby continued portraying Princess Margaret in the Netflix drama series 'The Crown', for which she later won the British Academy Television Award for Best Supporting Actress.

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2017: Nomination for BAFTA TV Award for The Crown

In 2017, Vanessa Kirby was nominated for the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in 'The Crown'.

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2018: Stage Performance in Julie and film Mission Impossible

In 2018, Vanessa Kirby played the title character in Polly Stenham's 'Julie' at the Royal National Theatre. She also starred in 'Mission: Impossible – Fallout'.

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2018: BAFTA TV Award for The Crown

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

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2018: Role in Mission: Impossible film series

Since 2018, Vanessa Kirby has taken on roles in the 'Mission: Impossible' film series.

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2019: Role in Hobbs & Shaw and Mr Jones

In 2019, Vanessa Kirby starred in 'Fast and Furious: Hobbs & Shaw' and appeared in the biopic 'Mr Jones'.

2019: Role in Hobbs & Shaw

In 2019, Vanessa Kirby took on a role in the action film 'Hobbs & Shaw'.

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2019: Potential Roles in Suddenly and Birds of Prey

In 2019, Vanessa Kirby was considered for roles in the French thriller 'Suddenly' and as Black Canary in 'Birds of Prey', but did not take either role.

2019: End of relationship with Callum Turner

In 2019, Vanessa Kirby's relationship with English actor Callum Turner ended.

2020: Role in Pieces of a Woman and Volpi Cup

In 2020, Vanessa Kirby portrayed Martha in 'Pieces of a Woman', winning the Volpi Cup for Best Actress at the 2020 Venice Film Festival and receiving nominations for several other awards.

2020: Volpi Cup for Best Actress for Pieces of a Woman

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

2021: Co-founded Aluna Entertainment

In 2021, Vanessa Kirby co-founded the production company Aluna Entertainment with her sister Juliet and starred in the film 'Italian Studies', which premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival.

2021: True Spies Podcast Host

In 2021, Vanessa Kirby was one of the hosts of the 'True Spies' podcast.

2022: Role in The Son

In 2022, Vanessa Kirby played Beth in the drama film 'The Son', which premiered at the 79th Venice International Film Festival.

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2022: Relationship with Paul Rabil

Since 2022, Vanessa Kirby has been in a relationship with Paul Rabil.

2023: True Spies Podcast Host

In 2023, Vanessa Kirby continued as one of the hosts of the 'True Spies' podcast.

2023: Portrayal of Empress Joséphine in Napoleon

In 2023, Vanessa Kirby portrayed Empress Joséphine in the historical drama 'Napoleon'.

2023: Roles in Napoleon and Mission: Impossible

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

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February 2024: Cast as Invisible Woman in The Fantastic Four

In February 2024, Vanessa Kirby was cast as Susan Storm / Invisible Woman in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'.

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March 2024: Cast as Lynette in The Night Always Comes adaptation

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

The Night Always Comes: A Novel
The Night Always Comes: A Novel

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

On July 25, 2025, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, starring Vanessa Kirby as Susan Storm / Invisible Woman, is scheduled to be released as part of Phase Six of the MCU.

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2026: Appearance in Avengers: Doomsday

In 2026, Vanessa Kirby is scheduled to reprise the role of Susan Storm / Invisible Woman in Avengers: Doomsday.

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2027: Appearance in Avengers: Secret Wars

In 2027, Vanessa Kirby is scheduled to reprise the role of Susan Storm / Invisible Woman in Avengers: Secret Wars.

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