Biography
Who is Daisy Ridley?
Early life and background
Daisy Ridley Jazz Isobel Ridley was born on April 10, 1992, in the London borough of Westminster, and she grew up in Maida Vale. She is the youngest of three daughters born to Christopher Ridley, a photographer, and Louise Fawkner-Corbett, who works for a bank. She has two older sisters and two older half-sisters. Her great-uncle was the playwright and actor Arnold Ridley, who played Private Godfrey in the television sitcom Dad's Army. Growing up, her favourite film was Matilda, and she viewed the title character as an important role model.
Career beginnings and Star Wars
Daisy began her professional career with minor television appearances in programmes such as Youngers, Toast of London, Silent Witness, Mr Selfridge, and Casualty. She also appeared in a short film titled Blue Season and played the lead role in an interactive film named Lifesaver, which earned a BAFTA nomination. She made her feature film debut in the independent horror film Scrawl after her scenes from The Inbetweeners 2 were cut from the final release.
Film projects and voice work
Following her Star Wars success, Daisy took on a variety of diverse roles in film and television. In 2017, she portrayed Mary Debenham in the mystery film Murder on the Orient Express, directed by Kenneth Branagh. The following year, she starred as the title character in the romantic drama Ophelia and voiced the character Cottontail in the family film Peter Rabbit. She also served as an executive producer and narrator for the documentary film The Eagle Huntress.
Personal life and health
Daisy resides in Primrose Hill, London. She met actor Tom Bateman on the set of Murder on the Orient Express in 2017, and the couple began a relationship. In January 2023, during the Sundance Film Festival, she confirmed that she and Bateman had married. She has followed a vegan diet since as early as 2017.
Birthday and age
Daisy Ridley was born on April 10, 1992, which makes Daisy 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Aries sign. Daisy shares the date with 41 other famous people.
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