Ms. Lily James
A.K.A. Lily James, Lily Chloe Ninette Thomson (born April 5, 1989) is a famous English actress. She started her career in the British television series Just William (2010) after studying acting at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Her breakthrough came in the film industry with the title role in Cinderella (2015), following her work in the period drama series Downton Abbey (2012–2015).
Later, James portrayed both Pamela Anderson in the biographical series Pam & Tommy (2022) and Countess Natasha Rostova in the 2016 television adaptation of War & Peace. The latter resulted in a 2022 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie. Her film credits include Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016), Baby Driver (2017), The Darkest Hour (2017), The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018), Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018), Yesterday (2019), Rebecca (2020), and The Dig (2021), among others.
Early life [ edit ]
Lily Chloe Ninette Thomson [2, 3] was born to actress Ninette Mantle and musician James "Jamie" Thomson on 5 April 1989[3] in Esher, Surrey[2][4]. She has an older and a younger brother. [5] [2] Her maternal grandmother was the American actress Helen Horton. [6] Her maternal grandmother was French; she married James's grandfather, a minister in the RAF, after escaping the Nazi occupation of her village near Paris. James completed her undergraduate degree at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama in 2010 after attending Tring Park School for the Performing Arts in Hertfordshire. [8] She made a deal with London's Tavistock Wood management not long afterward. [9]
Career [ edit ]
In addition to her role as Lady Rose Aldrige on Downton Abbey, she has also played the roles of Ethel Brown in the 2010 BBC adaptation of Richmal Crompton's Just William, Poppy in the fourth season of ITV's Secret Diary of a Call Girl (2011), and a number of other roles. In the show's fourth and fifth seasons, Lady Rose played a pivotal role. The series finale also marked James's second appearance as Lady Rose. [12]
In 2011, James played Taylor at the Young Vic Theatre in Tanya Ronder's stage adaptation of the novel Vernon God Little directed by Rufus Norris,[13] Nina in Russell Bolam's modern adaptation of The Seagull at Southwark Playhouse, and Desdemona in Daniel Evans' production of Othello at the Crucible Theatre, Sheffield, with Dominic West and Clarke Peters
James played both Katrina and Marijka in a double-bill of Martin Crimp's plays in 2012 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond, London. The play is "performed with a persuasive mixture of mischief and deeper feeling by Obi Abili and Lily James," as Charles Spencer of The Telegraph put it; "the latter combining a mixture of neuroticism and glowing sexual allure that proves extraordinarily potent." James portrayed Korrina in the Warner Bros. film Wrath of the Titans and also starred in the Noel Clarke film Fast Girls, which followed a group of young female athletes as they prepared for the World Championships.
In the live-action 2015 Disney film directed by Kenneth Branagh, James portrayed Cinderella. For the December 2014 issue of Vogue, photographer Annie Leibovitz captured James as Cinderella in the blue ballgown she wears. James also made her singing debut in the film, performing three songs from the 1950 animated film during the closing credits: "Sing Sweet Nightingale," "Lavender's Blue," and "A Dream Is a Wish Your Heart Makes."
The 2016 BBC historical drama series War & Peace marked her return to television, playing Natasha Rostova. She also played Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, an action-horror film that parodied Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Poor reviews and a lackluster box office performance doomed it. Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet was performed at London's Garrick Theatre in 2016, with James playing the role of Juliet under the direction of Rob Ashford and actor-director Kenneth Branagh.
She had starring roles in several blockbusters last year, 2017. In Edgar Wright's action film Baby Driver, she played Baby's love interest Debora. As Elizabeth Layton, she appeared in Joe Wright's war drama Darkest Hour as a secretary to Gary Oldman's Winston Churchill. She also starred as a British agent disguised as a servant to the exiled Kaiser Wilhelm II in the WWII drama film The Exception.
In the follow-up film to Mamma Mia!, titled Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again, James played Donna Sheridan, the role originally played by Meryl Streep. The movie came out in July of this year. [17] That same year, James portrayed writer Juliet Ashton in the period drama The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, who writes to and befriends the people of Guernsey, an island off the coast of Normandy that was occupied by the Germans during World War II. [18]
In 2019, James co-starred with Gillian Anderson as Eve Harrington in the stage adaptation of All About Eve by Ivo van Hove. The play opened on February 15 to rave reviews and ran at the Nol Coward Theatre in the West End until May 11.
James played Mrs. de Winter in Ben Wheatley and Armie Hammer's 2020 adaptation of Daphne du Maurier's gothic romance Rebecca. For her role as Peggy Piggott in Simon Stone's 2021 British film adaptation of John Preston's 2007 novel of the same name, "The Dig." She will play Pamela Anderson in the Hulu miniseries Pam & Tommy, set to air in late 2020. [22]
James was hired in September 2022 to represent the Natural Diamond Council, an organization that promotes diamonds only from natural sources. [23]
Existential Issues [ edit ]
In 2008, James' father, James Thomson, passed away from cancer. When she found out there was already an actress by that name, she adopted her dad's first name as her stage name. [24]
She dated former Doctor Who star Matt Smith from 2014 until this year after meeting him on the set of Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. [25]
After meeting in 2021, James began dating Michael Shuman, a member of the American rock band U. S Queens of the Stone Age are a rock band. [26][27]
Actors' resumes [ edit ]
Film [ edit ]
Television [ edit ]
Theatre [ edit ]
In recognition of: Honors and Awards [ edit ]
See also [ edit ]
References [ edit ]
- ^ 12 July 2022, Moreau, Jordan A Full List of Nominees for the 66th Annual Academy Awards Variety Retrieved 13 July 2022
- ^ a b c As reported by Mahalia Chang on July 14th, 2017 "The Definitive Guide to Baby Driver's Lily James" Elle Retrieved 12 January 2019
- ^ L. I. "Lily James: Actress (1989-)" The A&E Networks' Biography.com This version was archived on December 30, 2018. Retrieved Wednesday, December 30 2018
- ^ Article by Kaleem Aftab (12 July 2017). "At the whims of fate," Lily James says. The Talks Retrieved 12 January 2019
- ^ Emma Pietras on March 20th, 2015 Lily James' meteoric rise to Hollywood stardom has been called "amazing" Mirror Daily Date of original publication: October 9, 2015 Retrieved Date: September 28 2015
- ^ Pal Hansen (December 23rd, 2012) An article titled "Fallen angel: how Lily James is bringing scandal to Downton Abbey this Christmas" The Free-Standing Date of original publication: June 27, 2015 Retrieved 16 March 2015
"Theater was a safe haven for Lily James." Newspaper in Belfast January 3, 2014 Retrieved 2 February 2015 - ^ Robbie Collin (6 Jan. 2018). How my grandmother's war diaries got me through my lowest point (an interview with Lily James) It's in the Telegraph Date of original publication: January 11, 2022
- ^ Lily James Conservatory of Music and Drama at Guildhall Date of original publication: October 3, 2016 Retrieved 3 October 2016
Reference: Mottram, James (15 March 2015). What makes Downton Abbey's Lily James so much more than your average English rose, as discussed in the article "Disney's Cinderella: Why she is not just another English rose." The Unbiased Date of original publication: October 5, 2016 Retrieved 3 October 2016 - ^ "'Cinderella' Star Lily James Joins Cast" 30 April 2013
- ^ The Tatler Top 100. Tatler Date of original upload: February 5, 2016
- ^ "2011's Rising Stars" A Woman's Place Is At The Head Of The Line Originally posted on 4 March 2016
- ^ There will be a cameo appearance by Lily James in the series finale of Downton Abbey. Magazine of Arts and Leisure Saved as the original on November 17, 2015 Retrieved The Seventeenth of November, 2015
- ^ As in, "What's Going Down" YV: The Young Vic In the original form on March 2, 2015 Retrieved 2 February 2015
- ^ Written by: Spencer, Charles (19 March 2012) The Orange Tree Theatre in Richmond, Virginia, presents Play House and Definitely the Bahamas. UK newspaper The Daily Telegraph In the original form on December 2nd, 2014 Retrieved Wednesday, November 19 2014
- ^ To paraphrase the headline: "'Downton Abbey' Star Is This Generation's Cinderella" You are viewing an archived version of this page from May 2, 2013 Retrieved 30 April 2013
- ^ See the Brand-New Cinderella Trailer, Poster, and Photos! ComingSoon.net Date: November 19, 2014 A copy of this article that was archived on November 21, 2014 Retrieved Wednesday, November 19 2014
Leslie Camhi (November 19, 2014). What Would Cinderella Wear? : How Kenneth Branagh Dressed Lily James and Cate Blanchett for His Upcoming Film Vogue In the original form on November 22nd, 2014 Retrieved Wednesday, November 19 2014 - ^ Author: Busch, Jenna (July 12, 2017). Lily James of Baby Driver fame has been cast in the upcoming "Mamma Mia!" sequel. Comingsoon.net Retrieved 12 August 2017
- ^ Ms. Tenreyro "An Exceptional European Book Club Takes Center Stage in This 1940s Drama Now Streaming on Netflix" Bustle Retrieved 12 August 2018
- ^ Review of "All About Eve" starring Gillian Anderson and Lily James on London's West End. Variety Tuesday, 14 February 2019 Retrieved 24 October 2020
- ^ By Justin Kroll (14 Nov. 2018). Rebecca, based on the novel by Daphne du Maurier, will star Lily James and Armie Hammer. Variety Retrieved 6 March 2019
- ^ Andres Wiseman (2019, October 8) Production on the Netflix feature film starring Carey Mulligan, Ralph Fiennes, and Lily James has begun in the United Kingdom, and it will also feature performances by Johnny Flynn, Ben Chaplin, Ken Stott, and Monica Dolan. To the Hollywood press: Deadline Retrieved 8 October 2019
- ^ a b Hulu's "Sex Tape" series will star Lily James and Sebastian Stan as Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee, respectively. Collider Date: 15 DEC 2020 Retrieved 16 July 2021
- ^ According to a recent press release, "The Natural Diamond Council has named actress Lily James as its new celebrity ambassador and unveiled its next global advertising campaign." Council for Natural Diamonds - PR Newswire
- ^ According to McElroy (2021, April 8). "Ten surprising facts about the actress Lily James" Buzz
Lily James of "Downton Abbey" tells her own Cinderella story. Daily News Monday, February 11, 2015 Retrieved 3 March 2018 - ^ According to reports, Lily James is on the fence about tying the knot. Press Association The Seventh of January, 2019 Retrieved 20 June 2020
As of the 15th of June, 2019: Hodge, Gavanndra "We're trying to be happy all the time," Lily James says, "but sadness is just as real, just as important." Each day, the Daily Telegraph Date of original archive: January 11, 2022 Retrieved 20 June 2020
Heawood, Sophie. (2020-10-24). "I got sucked into the vortex. I didn't know which way to turn," said Lily James. "The Guardian" - ^ If you've been wondering, "Who is Michael Shuman, Lily James's Boyfriend? We've Got Answers, Don't Sweat," fear not; we've got you covered. Cosmopolitan Sept. 7, 2022 Retrieved December 31st 2022
- ^ Author: Griffin, Louise (March 28, 2022). Lily James and her future husband Michael Shuman will make their red carpet debut at the Oscars in 2022. Metro Retrieved Thursday, December 31 2022
- ^ Nick Vivarelli (29 August 2022) "Saverio Costanzo Discusses 'Finalmente L'alba,' Starring Lily James as a Hollywood Icon of the '50s" Variety Retrieved 29 August 2022
- ^ "The Iron Claw: What is the true story behind Zac Efron's new film?" Newspaper of the Evening Standard
- ^ As in "Beauty and the Beast." BBC Retrieved Yesterday, on the sixteenth of December 2021
- ^ Tyler Coates (23 June 2022) Hacks and Somebody, Somewhere Dominate Nominations for Dorian Television Awards" Variety Retrieved 23 June 2022
- ^ Top nominees for the 2022 Gold Derby Awards include "Succession," "Only Murders," and anything directed by Taika Waititi. Goldderby 11 July 2022 Saved in its original form on 11 July 2022 Retrieved 12 July 2022
- ^ - Michael Schneider (7 July 2022). "'Severance,' 'Ted Lasso,' and Other Streaming Shows Dominate HCA TV Award Nominations" Variety Retrieved 8 July 2022
- ^ "The 26th Annual Emmy Awards" Organizations for Film and Television Online Retrieved Tuesday, September 6 2022
- ^ A Moreau, Jordan (12 July 2022). The Full List of Emmy Nominees for 2022 Variety This version was archived from the original on July 12, 2022. Retrieved 12 July 2022
- ^ The 28th Annual Critics' Choice Television Awards Nominations Have Been Made Public. Organization of Critics' Choice Publications Tuesday, December 6, 2022 Retrieved 9 January 2023
- ^ The Nominees for the 2023 Golden Globe Awards Variety Towards the end of the year, 12 December 2022 Retrieved December 13th 2022
- ^ "IPA Unveils 27th Annual SatelliteTM Award Nominees" School of International Journalism The Date of the 8th of December, 2022 Retrieved 9 January 2023
Reading Further [ edit ]
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- Actress Lily James's IMDB page
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