Biography
Who is Carey Mulligan?
Early life
Carey Hannah Mulligan was born on May 28, 1985, in the City of Westminster, United Kingdom. Her father worked as a hotel manager and her mother served as a university lecturer. When she was three years old, her family moved to West Germany due to her father's job, where she and her brother attended the International School of Düsseldorf. At age eight, she returned to the United Kingdom and later attended Woldingham School in Surrey.
Her interest in acting began at age six after watching her brother perform in a school production of The King and I. Despite her parents initially disapproving of her acting ambitions and hoping she would attend university, she pursued a career in the performing arts. She eventually gained recognition through theatre and television roles before breaking into film.
Career highlights
Carey Mulligan made her film debut with a supporting role in the 2005 romantic drama Pride & Prejudice, portraying Kitty Bennet. She followed this with television work, including the BBC adaptation of Bleak House. In 2008, she made her Broadway debut playing Nina in a revival of The Seagull.
Her major breakthrough arrived when she starred as Jenny in the 2009 coming-of-age film An Education. This role earned her widespread critical praise, a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role, and an Academy Award nomination. She later received further Academy Award nominations for her performances in Promising Young Woman and Maestro.
Family and personal life
Carey Mulligan married singer-songwriter Marcus Mumford in 2012. The couple has three children together. Alongside her acting career, she has been involved in charitable work, serving as an ambassador for the Alzheimer's Society since 2012 and for War Child since 2014.
Birthday and age
Carey Mulligan was born on May 28, 1985, which makes Carey 41 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Carey shares the date with 32 other famous people.
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