Keira Knightley became a household name at a young age because of her big roles. Now, the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' actress is opening up about the trauma she experienced during that time.
It is a strange phenomenon - common in Hollywood - when the thing that brings you the most opportunities simultaneously rips you to shreds. Keira Knightley knows this all too well. After suffering through the perils of young stardom compounded by the pressures of being in a franchise as popular as 'Pirates of the Caribbean,' the English actress, months away from turning 40, is reflecting on how she handled it all.
It’s a funny thing when you have something that was making and breaking you at the same time,' Knightley told The Times of the 'Pirates' franchise. 'I was seen as s--- because of them, and yet, because they did so well, I was given the opportunity to do the films that I ended up getting Oscar nominations for.' In 2005, Knightley, who was 20 at the time, received her first Oscar nomination for Best Actress.
As a result, Knightley said she would not work on a franchised project again. 'The hours are insane. It’s years of your life, you have no control over where you’re filming, how long you’re filming, what you’re filming.' In conjunction with her film success, there was constant criticism of her appearance and overall persona.
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