Carey Mulligan

About

Carey Mulligan is a critically acclaimed British actress, born on May 28, 1985, in Westminster, London, England. Known for her strong and versatile performances, she initially broke out with her role in the 2005 film "Pride & Prejudice". Mulligan's breakthrough performance came with her lead role in the 2009 film "An Education", earning her a BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and an Oscar nomination. She's since starred in a variety of films such as "Drive", "The Great Gatsby", and "Promising Young Woman", proving her talent for both dramatic and complex characters. Mulligan is also active on stage and has received Tony nominations for her performances in Broadway productions.

Associated With

Carey Mulligan is an acclaimed actress who has worked with numerous dominant figures in the film industry. She began her acting career with roles in Pride and Prejudice (2005) alongside Keira Knightley, and later gained prominence for her role in An Education (2009), which she co-starred with actors like Peter Sarsgaard and Rosamund Pike. Additionally, she has acted opposite Leonardo DiCaprio in The Great Gatsby (2013) and collaborated with the Coen Brothers in Inside Llewyn Davis (2013). Mulligan was also directed by Steve McQueen in Shame (2011). In her personal life, she is married to Marcus Mumford, the frontman of the folk band Mumford & Sons. The two have been married since 2012 and have two children together.

Career Highlights

• 2004: Carey Mulligan began her acting career, making her professional acting debut on stage in the Kevin Elyot play "Forty Winks" at the Royal Court Theatre in London.
• 2005: She made her television debut as Kitty Bennet in the BBC adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice."
• 2007: Featured in the film "And When Did You Last See Your Father?" alongside Colin Firth and Jim Broadbent.
• 2009: She gained wider recognition for her performance in "An Education", for which she earned the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and received her first Academy Award nomination.
• 2010: Nominated for a Tony Award for her performance in "The Seagull" on Broadway.
• 2011: She had lead roles in the dramatic films "Drive" and "Shame."
• 2013: She starred as Daisy Buchanan in Baz Luhrmann's "The Great Gatsby".
• 2014: She appeared in the Broadway revival of "Skylight" and received her second Tony Award nomination.
• 2015: She starred in the film "Suffragette", earning widespread acclaim for her performance.
• 2017: She was nominated for the BIFA Award for Best Performance by an Actress in a British Independent Film for "Mudbound."
• 2018: Carey received critical acclaim for her performance in the film "Wildlife".
• 2020: She starred in the thriller "Promising Young Woman". For her performance, she was nominated for her second Academy Award, a BAFTA, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and she won the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Actress.
• 2021: She won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead for her role in "Promising Young Woman".

Notable Awards

• Carey Mulligan is a highly recognized and praised actress, and has won numerous awards over her career:
• Best Actress from the British Independent Film Awards for "An Education" in 2009.
• Best Female Lead from the Independent Spirit Awards for "An Education" in 2010.
• Best Actress from London Critics Circle Film award for "An Education" in 2010.
• Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama from the Satellite Awards for "An Education" in 2009.
• Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role from the BAFTA Awards for "Promising Young Woman" in 2021.
• And aside from her wins, she has also been nominated for many other prestigious awards, including the Academy Awards and Golden Globe Awards.

FAQs

What Is the Most Popular Carey Mulligan Movie/TV Show?

One of the most popular movies featuring Carey Mulligan is "The Great Gatsby" released in 2013. In this movie, she portrayed the character of Daisy Buchanan opposite Leonardo DiCaprio, who played Jay Gatsby. The film is based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel of the same title and has gained widespread attention and praise for its lavish production design, soundtrack, and performances, especially that of Mulligan. This film firmly established her as a noteworthy actress in the film industry.

How Did Carey Mulligan Get Famous?

Carey Mulligan got her big break in the entertainment industry through her role as Kitty Bennet in the 2005's film adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice". However, her distinct performance in the critically acclaimed film "An Education" in 2009 solidified her status as a talented actress and led to her major recognition. She received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for this role. Since then, Mulligan has delivered a number of outstanding performances in many high-profile films, making her a prominent figure in Hollywood.