Abbie Cornish is an accomplished actress and rapper.
She grew up on a farm and began her career in the entertainment industry at the age of 13 as a model.
Cornish gained prominence with her lead role in the 2004 film Somersault, which earned her several awards, including the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actress.
She is widely recognized for her performances in films such as Candy, where she starred alongside Heath Ledger, Bright Star as Fanny Brawne, and Sucker Punch as Sweet Pea.
Cornish also appeared in Limitless and RoboCop.
Siblings
Abbie is the second of five children in her family.
She has one sister, Isabelle Cornish, who is also an actress known for her roles in Home and Away and Sea of Fire.
Additionally, Abbie has three brothers: Jade, Zac, and Hayden Cornish.
The Cornish siblings grew up on a 70-hectare farm in Lochinvar, New South Wales, Australia, before moving to Newcastle.
Career
Cornish’s acting career has been marked by a diverse range of roles that showcase her versatility and talent.
She began her journey in Australian television, appearing in series like Water Rats and Outriders, before making her film debut in The Monkey’s Mask.
Cornish’s breakout role came in 2004 with the film Somersault, directed by Cate Shortland.
Her portrayal of Heidi, a troubled teenager, earned her critical acclaim and several awards, including the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actress.
This performance established her as a rising star in the industry.
Following her success in Somersault, Cornish went on to star in several notable films.
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In Candy, she starred alongside Heath Ledger in this drama about heroin addiction, further showcasing her acting range.
She played Bess Throckmorton in Elizabeth: The Golden Age, a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I, demonstrating her ability to take on historical roles.
Cornish portrayed Fanny Brawne in Bright Star, the love interest of poet John Keats, in this romantic drama directed by Jane Campion, where her performance was widely praised.
She ventured into action and thriller genres with roles in Sucker Punch and Limitless, proving her versatility as an actress.
More recently, Cornish starred in Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri and Seven Psychopaths, both directed by Martin McDonagh, showcasing her ability to work with acclaimed directors.
In addition to her acting career, Cornish has also pursued a passion for music.
She has been active in the hip-hop scene since 2000, performing under the name Dusk.
Cornish has released tracks on platforms like SoundCloud, demonstrating her versatility as an artist.
Awards and accolades
Cornish has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career, highlighting her talent and versatility as an actress.
She won the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Somersault, which also earned her the IF Award for Best Actress and the Film Critics Circle of Australia Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role.
Her role in Candy garnered her significant recognition, leading to nominations for Best Actress at the Australian Film Institute and the British Independent Film Awards.
In addition to her early successes, Cornish was part of the ensemble cast that won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture for Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.
She also received nominations for her performances in Bright Star from various critics’ associations and awards, including the Chicago Film Critics Association and the London Critics Circle Film Awards.
