Biography / Wiki
With both her parents being actors, Kate Beckinsale was exposed to films and acting from a very young age. To concentrate on her acting career, Beckinsale finally quit university and now has become one of the leading actresses in the world.
In the BBC television comedy movie ‘Cold Comfort Farm’ she was finally noticed by the critics and the audiences for her performance. For her big break in Hollywood, Beckinsale finally moved to the USA after she appeared in several films.
With the commercially successful film ‘Pearl Harbor’, Beckinsale finally found fame and the film paved the way for her brilliant career. Directed by her husband, she became hugely famous for her active role in the ‘Underworld’ series. The critics have praised her many times for her impeccable performances and Beckinsale has made a mark in Hollywood with several successful movies.
Height / Weight / Age
Date Of Birth | July 26, 1973 |
Age | 51 Years |
Height | In Centimetres – 170 cm
In Feet and Inches – 5′ 7″ |
Weight | In Kilograms – 60 Kg
In Pounds – 132 lbs |
Eye Color | Brown |
Hair Color | Brown |
Figure Measurements | 34-23-34 |
Bra Size | 32B |
Dress Size | 4 (US) |
Shoe Size | 10 (US) |
Net Worth
As one of the most successful actresses in Hollywood Kate Beckinsale has earned quite a lot of money through a lot of successful movies and well-appreciated roles. Most of her net worth comes from her acting ventures.
It is estimated that she must have earned a huge amount of money as Kate has played leading roles in many blockbuster movies. The total net worth estimated for Kate Beckinsale is $16 million US dollars as of now.
Education / Family
A native of London Kate Beckinsale was born and raised in Chiswick, London, United Kingdom. She is the daughter of the Late Richard Beckinsale and Judy Loe who were actors as well. When she was five, her father died and her mother later moved in with Ross Battersby where she grew up along with his children.
Kate studied at Godolphin and Latymer High School and later attended New College, Oxford from where she graduated with a degree in French and Russian literature.
Name |
Kathrin Romary Beckinsale |
Nickname | Kate |
Birth Place | Chiswick (London, UK) |
Profession | Actress and Former Model. |
Zodiac sign | Leo |
School | Godolphin and Latymer High School |
College | New College, Oxford |
Religion | Christianity |
Nationality | British |
Home Town | Chiswick (London, UK) |
Debut | Debut TV Show: Devices and Desires (1991),
Debut Movie: Much Ado About Nothing (1993) |
Fathers Name | Late Richard Beckinsale (Actor),
Ross Battersby (Filmmaker) (Step-Father) |
Mothers Name | Judy Loe (Actress)
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Brothers | Four Half-Brothers |
Sister | Samantha Beckinsale (Half-Sister) |
Career / Fashion And Style
In an ITV adaptation of P. D. James’ ‘Devices and Desires’, playing a minor Beckinsale appeared for the first time on television in 1991. She starred in a murder mystery ‘Uncovered’ and played a romantic role in ‘Prince of Jutland’ in 1994. With ‘The Seagull’ at Theatre Royal, Bath, she made her professional stage debut in 1995.
Kate appeared on television in the TV adaptation of Emma in 1996. After becoming a mother she appeared in ‘The Golden Bowl’ in the year 2000. The film which gave her the much-deserved fame and adoration from the masses ‘Pearl Harbor’, released in 2001.
She became famous as an action star for her role in ‘Underworld’ in 2003 and later was seen in the vampire sequel ‘Underworld: Evolution’ in 2006. Winning her critical praise and commercial success, she was seen in films like ‘Winged Creatures’ and ‘Nothing but the Truth’ in 2008.
Boyfriends, Affairs, Husband and More
She married Len Wiseman in 2004 but the couple separated in 2015 and has a daughter whose name is Lily Mo Sheen.
Boyfriends | Michael Sheen,
Len Wiseman |
Marital Status | Divorced |
Husband | Len Wiseman (m. 2004; div 2015)
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Children | Daughter – Lily Mo Sheen
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Favorite Things
Here we provide you the list of Kate Beckinsale’s favorite things.
Favorite Actors | Robert Downey, Jr. |
Favorite Actress | Daniella McDonald |
Favorite Colour | Black |
Favorite Holiday Destinations | Paris |
Favorite Food | Seafood Dishes |
Favorite Things To Do | Doing theatre plays & Shopping |
Some Interesting Facts About Kate Beckinsale
- In the year 2013, Kate Beckinsale was chosen as Maxim‘s 12th Sexiest Woman.
- When she was 15 years old, she suffered from anorexia.
- Kate voiced the role of Juliet in the play Romeo and Juliet and also debuted on the radio in 1997.
- Unlike most other celebrities, she hates sushi.
- She was named Hello magazine’s “England’s Number One Beauty” in the year 2002.
- In 2009, Kate is also named as Esquire’s Sexiest Woman Alive.
- In People magazine’s 100 Most Beautiful People list, Kate was ranked at number 41 in 2008.
- During her time in New College, Oxford, Kate had studied Russian and French literature.
- When Kate was just 5 years old, her father died of a heart attack.
- Only due to her size, Kate lost the role of Clementine Kruczynski in the 2004 movie Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind to Kate Winslet.