Rachel Weisz, a British actress, producer and director, was born on March 7, 1970, in London, UK.
She has starred in various films like The Mummy, Enemy at the Gates and The Constant Gardener, for which she won prestigious awards.
Weisz is known for her diverse roles in independent and blockbuster movies.
She married actor Daniel Craig in 2011 and has a son.
Sibling
Weisz’s sister, Minnie Weisz, is a talented curator and photographer known for her work in the art world.
She has made a name for herself through her creative endeavors and contributions to various artistic projects.
Minnie’s work reflects her passion for visual arts and her unique perspective as a curator and photographer.
Career
Weisz began her acting career in theater, performing with the Cambridge University Amateur Dramatic Club while studying at the University.
She co-founded the theatrical group Cambridge Talking Tongues, which won the Student Drama Award for their improvised piece Slight Possession during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
Weisz started working in television, appearing in shows like Inspector Morse and the miniseries The Scarlet and the Black.
Her film debut was in the 1994 movie Death Machine, but her breakthrough role came in the 1996 film Chain Reaction.
Weisz’s career took off in the late 1990s and 2000s, with starring roles in blockbusters like The Mummy and The Mummy Returns.
She also appeared in acclaimed independent films such as The Constant Gardener, for which she won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2006.
Throughout her career, Weisz has balanced big-budget films with smaller, critically acclaimed projects.
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Awards and accolades
Weisz has received numerous awards and accolades throughout her career, showcasing her exceptional talent and versatility as an actress.
Some of her notable awards include the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2006 for her role in The Constant Gardener, the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture in 2006 for The Constant Gardener and the Laurence Olivier Award in 2010 for her performance in A Streetcar Named Desire.
Weisz has also been honored with the BAFTA Britannia Award for British Artist of the Year in 2006.
These awards highlight her exceptional contributions to the film industry and her ability to deliver outstanding performances across a range of genres and roles.
Personal life
Weisz is married to actor Daniel Craig, and they have one daughter together who was born in 2018. W
Weisz also has a son, Henry, from her previous relationship with director Darren Aronofsky.
In addition, Craig has a 31-year-old daughter, Ella, from his previous marriage to actress Fiona Loudon.
Weisz and Craig are known for being very private about their personal lives and family.
They split their time between homes in London, New York, and Marbletown, New York.
The couple is said to be very hands-on parents, with Weisz describing herself as a “pushover” and Craig bonding with their daughter over watching Star Wars.
Despite their fame, Weisz and Craig have chosen to keep their children out of the spotlight and maintain a low-key family life.
They were also very private about their 2011 wedding, which had only a small number of guests.
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