Vanessa Kirby

Vanessa Kirby has established herself as a versatile and accomplished actress, earning critical acclaim across a variety of genres and mediums. Her role in "The Crown" was recognized with a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress. She further demonstrated her acting prowess in the film "Pieces of a Woman," for which she won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress and received an Academy Award nomination. In addition to these dramatic roles, Kirby showcased her action skills in films such as "Hobbs & Shaw," "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One," and "The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Her range was further demonstrated when she portrayed Empress Joséphine in the historical drama "Napoleon" in 2023 and played Lynette in the Netflix adaptation of "The Night Always Comes" in 2024. In addition to her on-screen accomplishments, Kirby has made significant strides in the world of production. She co-founded Aluna Entertainment, a production company that landed a first-look deal with Netflix.

Kirby's skills extend beyond acting and producing into hosting and narration. From 2021 to 2023, she hosted the "True Spies" podcast alongside Hayley Atwell, Sophia Di Martino, and Daisy Ridley. Furthermore, she has narrated several audiobooks, including "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare and "The Other Boleyn Girl" by Philippa Gregory.