Keira Knightley has recently taken a momentous look back at her career trajectory preceding her iconic role in "Pride & Prejudice." In an engaging conversation with Vanity Fair, the talented actress from "Atonement" candidly discussed a perplexing era in her professional journey—where she was simultaneously honored with an Oscar nomination for one film and lambasted as a "terrible actress" for another.
"That particular milestone was monumental for my career," she mused, referencing the Jane Austen film adaptation. "Whenever people approach me, it's invariably about that one." Keira further noted, "Though 'Pirates of the Caribbean' had already sailed into theaters and captured hearts, I believe the public still perceived me as a less-than-stellar actress."
Post-"Pride & Prejudice," Keira recounted a striking transformation in public perception regarding her acting prowess. "My journey with 'Pirates' was nothing short of phenomenal—a colossal success coupled with critical acclaim," elaborated the now 40-year-old actress. "I vividly recall its release coinciding, perhaps, with 'Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest,'" she added.
"Ironically, amidst that triumph, I received some of the harshest reviews ever. And to add to the confusion of my 21-year-old self, I was also nominated for an Oscar during that very period," pointed out the "Thor" franchise star.
Nonetheless, Keira revealed that "Pride & Prejudice" marked a turning point, ushering in an era of positive feedback and culminating in her well-deserved nomination for Best Actress at the Academy Awards, as reported by Variety.
Meanwhile, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the beloved Jane Austen adaptation, directed by Joe Wright, the film was re-released in theaters in April, offering fans a nostalgic revisit to the classic tale.
