Biography
Who is Sienna Miller?
Early life and real name
Sienna Miller Rose Diana Miller was born in New York City on December 28, 1981, and holds British nationality. Her mother, Josephine, managed the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and worked as a personal assistant to David Bowie. Her father, Edwin Miller, worked as a banker and later dealt in Chinese art. She grew up alongside her sister, Savannah Miller.
When she was 18 months old, her family moved to London. Sienna attended the Heathfield School in Ascot, Berkshire, and later studied at the Francis Holland School before training at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.
How Sienna became famous
Sienna began her professional path as a model, appearing in Italian Vogue and the 2003 Pirelli Calendar. Her initial screen appearances included the romantic comedy South Kensington in 2001 and the television drama series Keen Eddie in 2003, which brought her exposure to American audiences before FOX cancelled the show.
Her career reached a turning point in 2004 when she starred in the crime thriller Layer Cake alongside Daniel Craig and appeared in the comedy Alfie. These roles raised her public profile significantly, accompanied by widespread tabloid attention regarding her relationship with co-star Jude Law.
Career highlights
In 2006, Sienna portrayed socialite Edie Sedgwick in the biographical drama Factory Girl. She followed this with roles in Stardust and the independent film Interview in 2007. In 2008, she played Caitlin Macnamara in The Edge of Love, earning a nomination for the British Independent Film Award for Best Supporting Actress.
She took on her first major Hollywood blockbuster role as The Baroness in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra in 2009. After a brief screen hiatus, she returned to prominence playing Tippi Hedren in the television film The Girl in 2012, receiving BAFTA Television Award and Golden Globe Award nominations. Her subsequent film credits include Foxcatcher and American Sniper in 2014, The Lost City of Z in 2016, and American Woman in 2018.
Stage work and television
Alongside her film career, Sienna has performed extensively on stage in both London and New York. In 2005, she made her West End debut playing Celia in a revival of As You Like It at the Wyndhams Theatre. She later made her Broadway debut in 2009, playing the title role in Patrick Marber's After Miss Julie.
She also returned to London stages in Trevor Nunn's 2011 production of Flare Path at the Theatre Royal Haymarket. On television, she expanded her credits with appearances in the miniseries The Loudest Voice in 2019 and Anatomy of a Scandal in 2022.
Family and relationships
Sienna comes from an artistic background through her parents and her sister Savannah, who is part of the fashion industry. Throughout her career, her personal life has frequently attracted public and media scrutiny.
Her past personal relationships include romantic involvement with actor Jude Law and actor Tom Sturridge. She continues to work across film, television, and modeling.
Birthday and age
Sienna Miller was born on December 28, 1981, which makes Sienna 44 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Sienna shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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