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Daily Record
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
Pride and Prejudice cast now from tragic death to huge action role fans didn't spot
The 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice has become one of the most beloved period dramas of all time - here's a look at the main cast, 20 years on Two decades on from its release, the 2005 film Pride and Prejudice remains the most recognised adaptation of Jane Austen's work and one of the most cherished period dramas ever created. The plot centres around Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy, who initially harbour a mutual dislike due to Darcy's arrogance and Elizabeth's preconceived notions, as well as their contrasting social and economic backgrounds. The film portrays their transition from hostility to affection, amidst misunderstandings and personal development, whilst delving into themes of societal class, matrimony, and the significance of judging individuals based on character rather than looks or status. Upon its release, Pride & Prejudice quickly became a romantic classic - receiving nominations for numerous prestigious awards, including Academy Awards, BAFTAs (winning one) and Golden Globes - and its cast gained widespread recognition, reports the Express. Let's take a look at the main cast of the film, and what they've been up to since Pride and Prejudice. Keira Knightley (Elizabeth Bennet) Knightley's upcoming roles include starring in the psychological thriller The Woman in Cabin 10 alongside Guy Pearce, and reprising her role in Black Doves Season 2, set to be filmed in early 2025. In addition to acting, she's ventured into production and writing - developing her own projects through Sky Arts and See-Saw Films, authoring children's essays on feminism, and writing a children's book. Knightley also manages to balance her career with family life, opting for roles that enable her to stay close to her daughters. Her notable honours include two Academy Award nominations for her roles in Pride & Prejudice and The Imitation Game, as well as BAFTA, Golden Globe, and SAG nominations. She has also received a Laurence Olivier nomination for her work in theatre. Matthew Macfadyen (Mr. Darcy) He initially gained recognition for his role as Tom Quinn in the television series Spooks. More recently, he has garnered international acclaim for his Emmy and Golden Globe-winning portrayal of Tom Wambsgans in the series Succession, which aired from 2018 to 2023. Following his appearance in Pride and Prejudice, Macfadyen has taken on various roles, including starring as Major Charles Ingram in the 2020 ITV production of Quiz and making an appearance in the 2024 film Deadpool & Wolverine. Additionally, he played the part of MP John Stonehouse in the 2023 production of Stonehouse, alongside his wife, Keeley Hawes. He is slated to star as the spy George Smiley in the upcoming series Legacy of Spies, which is based on the novels by John le Carré. Throughout his career, Macfadyen has been awarded two Emmy Awards, one Golden Globe Award, three BAFTA Awards, and two SAG Awards. Donald Sutherland (Mr. Bennet) After his role in Pride and Prejudice, Sutherland continued to appear in various screen and stage productions, often taking on supporting roles in projects such as The Hunger Games and the Netflix series Jurassic World Camp Cretaceous. Sadly, Sutherland passed away in June 2024 at the age of 88 while under hospice care at the University of Miami hospital, due to complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. His passing was met with tributes from the film industry, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who remembered him as "a great Canadian". Judi Dench (Lady Catherine de Bourgh) She has continued to be active, starring in a variety of roles from Shakespearean dramas to films like Shakespeare in Love and the James Bond series, where she played M, the first woman to hold that role. She has been honoured with numerous awards, including an Academy Award, BAFTA awards, and Olivier awards, and is regarded as one of Britain's finest actresses. Rosamund Pike (Jane Bennet) After major franchises like Jack Reacher and Gone Girl, she received praise and an Academy Award nomination for Gone Girl (2014). She also portrayed Bond villain Miranda Frost, won an Emmy award for her role in the miniseries State of the Union (2019), and is scheduled to make her National Theatre debut in summer 2025, with the play Inter Alia. Brenda Blethyn (Mrs. Bennet) Since Pride and Prejudice, Blethyn has received acclaim (and a BAFTA) for her role in Secrets & Lies, and other notable performances include Robert Redford's A River Runs Through It. On television, she is best known for her role as Detective Chief Inspector Vera Stanhope in the long-running ITV series Vera - which concluded in early 2025. Blethyn continues to support causes close to her heart, particularly cancer charities like Macmillan, and remains a prominent and respected figure in UK screen acting. She was even appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to drama in 2003. Tom Hollander (Mr. Collins) Since then, Hollander has built a diverse and critically acclaimed career, with roles in Gosford Park (2001), In the Loop (2009), and Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation (2015). His filmography includes Hanna (2011), About Time (2013), The Night Manager (BAFTA-winning, 2017), and The King's Man (2021). On stage, he bagged the Ian Charleson Prize in 1992 and received Olivier and Tony nominations for Travesties. His television highlights include Rev., which earned him a BAFTA, and Feud: Capote vs. the Swans (2024). Jena Malone (Lydia Bennet) Before joining Joe Wright's ensemble, Malone had already garnered praise for her performances in Contact (1997), Donnie Darko (2001), and Saved! (2004). Post Pride and Prejudice, Malone's career soared to new heights, particularly through her memorable role as Johanna Mason in The Hunger Games franchise (2013-2015), which introduced her to global mainstream audiences. She also played Rocket in Zack Snyder's cult film Sucker Punch (2011), and Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (2016) - although her character (Barbara Gordon) was controversially cut from the theatrical release. Carey Mulligan (Kitty Bennet) Her major breakthrough came just four years after Pride and Prejudice, when she portrayed schoolgirl Jenny Mellor in An Education (2009). This role won her a BAFTA, a Golden Globe nomination, and her first Oscar nod. Since then, Mulligan's illustrious career has seen her star in films such as Drive (2011), Shame (2011), The Great Gatsby (2013), and Promising Young Woman (2020) - which earned her a second Oscar nomination. Most recently, she received her third Academy Award nomination for Maestro (2023). Away from the silver screen, Mulligan is a staunch advocate for social justice and gender equality. She has collaborated with War Child UK and spoken out against industry sexism and the portrayal of women in media. In her personal life, she is a mother of two and has been married to Marcus Mumford of Mumford & Sons since 2012.
North Wales Chronicle
a day ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
Stylish racegoers out in force for Royal Ascot Ladies' Day
Towering headgear inspired by Jane Austen, recycled creations and even fluttering butterflies were some of the designs worn by racing fans. In sweltering temperatures spectators swept into the famous Berkshire racecourse and later watched Trawlerman win the feature race of the week, the Gold Cup, and the King and Queen congratulate the winning jockey William Buick as they presented prizes. Milliner Viv Jenner did not waste a past creation but recycled a striking circular yellow and pink design for Ladies' Day: 'It's all about sustainable fashion, I wore this hat in 2022. 'It's been sitting in a box in storage for years and I thought rather then make a new one I'd give it a new lease of life and rework it, after finding this lovely yellow dress. 'Bringing a bit of sunshine to Royal Ascot, if we needed any more.' The royal family were out in force for a third day of racing, with the Princess Royal and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, joined by Anne's daughter Zara Tindall and her husband, former England rugby star Mike Tindall, in the royal box. The King's nephew and Anne's son Peter Phillips and his partner, NHS nurse Harriet Sperling, were spotted in the parade ring greeting the King and Queen after their carriage procession arrival. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were also among the royal party with Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Beatrice appeared to celebrate a win soon after they arrived when Merchant won the second race of the day, the King George V Stakes. Outlandish hats were the order of the day but one racegoer was carrying a novel handbag – in the shape of a watering can. Olivia Harrell was making her first visit to Royal Ascot and was dressed head to toe in vintage finds from charity shops and said about her handbag: 'This is from Paris I bought it for just 30 euros.' Fashion designer Francini Keiser and two models were wearing outfits inspired by the 1960s she created and they all wore distinctive hats by her friend the milliner Odette and Elliott. Ms Keiser, whose hat featured dyed swan feathers, said: 'It's my first time here it's just an extraordinary experience. All these hats are just amazing and the spirit of the people, everyone is dressed up. We're also very excited to see the racing and the King.' Royal Ascot stalwart Tracy Rose wore a dress and towering hat she made inspired by Georgian fashion to mark the 250th birthday of author Jane Austen. She said: 'This is a contemporary homage to the bonnet, the dress also owes something to the bonnet which could be a first and I began designing everything at the start of the year.' In 2022 Mrs Rose founded the Racing For All Diversity Campaign to encourage people of all backgrounds to enjoy a day at the races. Speaking about the appeal of Royal Ascot she said: 'It's so British, it's such a party atmosphere and everybody just wants to be outstanding and have fun with their fashion, which I just love. I'm loving everybody looking wonderful.'
Powys County Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Powys County Times
Stylish racegoers out in force for Royal Ascot Ladies' Day
Royal Ascot racegoers turned on the style for Ladies' Day with a show of sartorial flair and the odd outlandish hat. Towering headgear inspired by Jane Austen, recycled creations and even fluttering butterflies were some of the designs worn by racing fans. In sweltering temperatures spectators swept into the famous Berkshire racecourse and later watched Trawlerman win the feature race of the week, the Gold Cup, and the King and Queen congratulate the winning jockey William Buick as they presented prizes. Milliner Viv Jenner did not waste a past creation but recycled a striking circular yellow and pink design for Ladies' Day: 'It's all about sustainable fashion, I wore this hat in 2022. 'It's been sitting in a box in storage for years and I thought rather then make a new one I'd give it a new lease of life and rework it, after finding this lovely yellow dress. 'Bringing a bit of sunshine to Royal Ascot, if we needed any more.' The royal family were out in force for a third day of racing, with the Princess Royal and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, joined by Anne's daughter Zara Tindall and her husband, former England rugby star Mike Tindall, in the royal box. The King's nephew and Anne's son Peter Phillips and his partner, NHS nurse Harriet Sperling, were spotted in the parade ring greeting the King and Queen after their carriage procession arrival. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were also among the royal party with Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Beatrice appeared to celebrate a win soon after they arrived when Merchant won the second race of the day, the King George V Stakes. Outlandish hats were the order of the day but one racegoer was carrying a novel handbag – in the shape of a watering can. Olivia Harrell was making her first visit to Royal Ascot and was dressed head to toe in vintage finds from charity shops and said about her handbag: 'This is from Paris I bought it for just 30 euros.' Fashion designer Francini Keiser and two models were wearing outfits inspired by the 1960s she created and they all wore distinctive hats by her friend the milliner Odette and Elliott. Ms Keiser, whose hat featured dyed swan feathers, said: 'It's my first time here it's just an extraordinary experience. All these hats are just amazing and the spirit of the people, everyone is dressed up. We're also very excited to see the racing and the King.' Royal Ascot stalwart Tracy Rose wore a dress and towering hat she made inspired by Georgian fashion to mark the 250th birthday of author Jane Austen. She said: 'This is a contemporary homage to the bonnet, the dress also owes something to the bonnet which could be a first and I began designing everything at the start of the year.' In 2022 Mrs Rose founded the Racing For All Diversity Campaign to encourage people of all backgrounds to enjoy a day at the races. Speaking about the appeal of Royal Ascot she said: 'It's so British, it's such a party atmosphere and everybody just wants to be outstanding and have fun with their fashion, which I just love. I'm loving everybody looking wonderful.'
Rhyl Journal
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
Stylish racegoers out in force for Royal Ascot Ladies' Day
Towering headgear inspired by Jane Austen, recycled creations and even fluttering butterflies were some of the designs worn by racing fans. In sweltering temperatures spectators swept into the famous Berkshire racecourse and later watched Trawlerman win the feature race of the week, the Gold Cup, and the King and Queen congratulate the winning jockey William Buick as they presented prizes. Milliner Viv Jenner did not waste a past creation but recycled a striking circular yellow and pink design for Ladies' Day: 'It's all about sustainable fashion, I wore this hat in 2022. 'It's been sitting in a box in storage for years and I thought rather then make a new one I'd give it a new lease of life and rework it, after finding this lovely yellow dress. 'Bringing a bit of sunshine to Royal Ascot, if we needed any more.' The royal family were out in force for a third day of racing, with the Princess Royal and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, joined by Anne's daughter Zara Tindall and her husband, former England rugby star Mike Tindall, in the royal box. The King's nephew and Anne's son Peter Phillips and his partner, NHS nurse Harriet Sperling, were spotted in the parade ring greeting the King and Queen after their carriage procession arrival. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were also among the royal party with Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Beatrice appeared to celebrate a win soon after they arrived when Merchant won the second race of the day, the King George V Stakes. Outlandish hats were the order of the day but one racegoer was carrying a novel handbag – in the shape of a watering can. Olivia Harrell was making her first visit to Royal Ascot and was dressed head to toe in vintage finds from charity shops and said about her handbag: 'This is from Paris I bought it for just 30 euros.' Fashion designer Francini Keiser and two models were wearing outfits inspired by the 1960s she created and they all wore distinctive hats by her friend the milliner Odette and Elliott. Ms Keiser, whose hat featured dyed swan feathers, said: 'It's my first time here it's just an extraordinary experience. All these hats are just amazing and the spirit of the people, everyone is dressed up. We're also very excited to see the racing and the King.' Royal Ascot stalwart Tracy Rose wore a dress and towering hat she made inspired by Georgian fashion to mark the 250th birthday of author Jane Austen. She said: 'This is a contemporary homage to the bonnet, the dress also owes something to the bonnet which could be a first and I began designing everything at the start of the year.' In 2022 Mrs Rose founded the Racing For All Diversity Campaign to encourage people of all backgrounds to enjoy a day at the races. Speaking about the appeal of Royal Ascot she said: 'It's so British, it's such a party atmosphere and everybody just wants to be outstanding and have fun with their fashion, which I just love. I'm loving everybody looking wonderful.'
Leader Live
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Stylish racegoers out in force for Royal Ascot Ladies' Day
Towering headgear inspired by Jane Austen, recycled creations and even fluttering butterflies were some of the designs worn by racing fans. In sweltering temperatures spectators swept into the famous Berkshire racecourse and later watched Trawlerman win the feature race of the week, the Gold Cup, and the King and Queen congratulate the winning jockey William Buick as they presented prizes. Milliner Viv Jenner did not waste a past creation but recycled a striking circular yellow and pink design for Ladies' Day: 'It's all about sustainable fashion, I wore this hat in 2022. 'It's been sitting in a box in storage for years and I thought rather then make a new one I'd give it a new lease of life and rework it, after finding this lovely yellow dress. 'Bringing a bit of sunshine to Royal Ascot, if we needed any more.' The royal family were out in force for a third day of racing, with the Princess Royal and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, joined by Anne's daughter Zara Tindall and her husband, former England rugby star Mike Tindall, in the royal box. The King's nephew and Anne's son Peter Phillips and his partner, NHS nurse Harriet Sperling, were spotted in the parade ring greeting the King and Queen after their carriage procession arrival. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were also among the royal party with Princess Beatrice and her husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Beatrice appeared to celebrate a win soon after they arrived when Merchant won the second race of the day, the King George V Stakes. Outlandish hats were the order of the day but one racegoer was carrying a novel handbag – in the shape of a watering can. Olivia Harrell was making her first visit to Royal Ascot and was dressed head to toe in vintage finds from charity shops and said about her handbag: 'This is from Paris I bought it for just 30 euros.' Fashion designer Francini Keiser and two models were wearing outfits inspired by the 1960s she created and they all wore distinctive hats by her friend the milliner Odette and Elliott. Ms Keiser, whose hat featured dyed swan feathers, said: 'It's my first time here it's just an extraordinary experience. All these hats are just amazing and the spirit of the people, everyone is dressed up. We're also very excited to see the racing and the King.' Royal Ascot stalwart Tracy Rose wore a dress and towering hat she made inspired by Georgian fashion to mark the 250th birthday of author Jane Austen. She said: 'This is a contemporary homage to the bonnet, the dress also owes something to the bonnet which could be a first and I began designing everything at the start of the year.' In 2022 Mrs Rose founded the Racing For All Diversity Campaign to encourage people of all backgrounds to enjoy a day at the races. Speaking about the appeal of Royal Ascot she said: 'It's so British, it's such a party atmosphere and everybody just wants to be outstanding and have fun with their fashion, which I just love. I'm loving everybody looking wonderful.'
