Kate Beckinsale

Kate Beckinsale, a wife from a sweet dream

Every man watches movies and has theirs favorite actress. The one that they believe is the most talented, most appealing and beautiful. There is pretty short circle of them, "celebrities" they are. I am just a man and therefore I also should had one but I am not exactly sure who that one really is for. I am not really interested in the whole celebrities thing still I have some preferences. I never liked Julia Roberts, I like Jessica Alba and Kirsten Dunst. Undisputably Nicole Kidman. I just like almost any film she plays in, either it is great "Moulin Rouge", tough "Dogville" or trashy "The Invasion".

This page is about Kate Beckinsale. Though she has been a celebrity for some time I noticed her only in "Click" movie in 2006. My thought was "What a nice wife for Adam Sandler, I would have loved her too". Only after that I learned that her name is Kate Beckinsale, watched "Underworld", tried to remember her from "Pearl Harbor" and realized that she is the one from my favorite "Serendipity" movie.

I can't say I am real fan, closely following Kate Beckinsale and everything connected to her, but she is nice and I like her and movies she played in. I guess I will go to movie theater or download any promoted film with Kate Beckinsale. When I started to seek information about Kate I looked through many pictures of on the internet and this page features a couple of them.

Last edited on May 31, 2008

Kate Beckinsale Profile

Kathryn Bailey "Kate" Beckinsale (born July 26, 1973) is an English actress, known for her roles in the films Pearl Harbor (2001), Van Helsing (2004), and Underworld (2003).

Biography

Beckinsale was born in London to Judy Loe, a stage and television actress, and Richard Beckinsale, a television actor who died in 1979 at the age of 31. She has a paternal half-sister, Samantha, who is also an actress. Beckinsale's paternal great-grandfather was Burmese, and Beckinsale has said that she was "very oriental-looking" as a child.

Beckinsale attended the private Godolphin and Latymer School, and in her teens twice won the W. H. Smith Young Writers' competition — once for three short stories and once for three poems. After a rebellious adolescence, including a period of anorexia and starting a smoking habit, she followed in the footsteps of her parents and began her acting career. Her first role was in One Against the Wind, a television film about World War II that was first aired in 1991. Having gained three language A levels, Beckinsale studied French and Russian literature at New College, Oxford, though she did not finish her degree. She thought that having an academic background studying foreign language and literature would broaden her range of acting roles.

Career

During her first year at Oxford, Beckinsale was offered a part in Kenneth Branagh's big-screen film, Much Ado About Nothing, adapted from the Shakespeare play. She spent her last year of studies in Paris, after which she decided to quit the university and concentrate on her acting career. Kate starred in a 1996 TV film adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma. She subsequently appeared in a few low-profile films, including Shooting Fish and The Last Days of Disco (both in 1998). During this time, Beckinsale also appeared in television films and in stage roles, including the well-received Cold Comfort Farm, opposite British silver and small screen notables Rufus Sewell, Eileen Atkins, Joanna Lumley and Stephen Fry.

Her first major American film, Brokedown Palace (1999), was not a commercial success. Soon after, Beckinsale was cast in the 2001 film Pearl Harbor as the female lead, after actress Charlize Theron turned down the part. The film was one of the highest grossing films of its year. In the years following, she appeared in a series of American films that were high-profile, but were given a somewhat poor critical reception, including Serendipity (2001), Underworld (2003) and Van Helsing (2004). Notably, she appeared as Ava Gardner in The Aviator, a role for which she gained 20 pounds.

In 2006, Beckinsale was placed at #23 in FHM's "100 Sexiest Women in the World", after being #71 in 2005. She has also been placed at #16 in Maxim's "HOT 100" (2003), #63 in Stuff's "100 Sexiest Women in the World" (2002), and was chosen by the English magazine Hello! as "England’s #1 Beauty", also in 2002.

In January 2006, Beckinsale reprised her role as a vampire in the movie Underworld: Evolution, a sequel to her 2003 film, Underworld, again directed by her husband, Len Wiseman. The film opened at the #1 spot at the box office, grossing over $26 million in its first weekend of release. On January 24, 2006, Beckinsale was featured on the MTV series, Punk'd. The set-up for the segment took place at the Avalon Hotel in Los Angeles.

Also in 2006, Beckinsale appeared in the Adam Sandler starring comedy-drama, Click, which opened on June 23. Next, Beckinsale replaced Sarah Jessica Parker in the film Vacancy, released in 2007. Her next role will be in Snow Angels, which is in post-production and scheduled for release some time in 2008.

At Comic-Con 2007, Kate expressed interest in playing Catwoman in the current Christopher Nolan directed Batman films. However, in April of 2007, during an interview promoting Vacancy, Beckinsale claimed no knowledge of the rumors linking her to a remake of Barbarella. "I was told on the set yesterday, someone said, 'Oh I hear you're doing Barbarella,' one of the grips. So that's the most official it's become. Every woman would consider Barbarella for a moment, but I don't know."

Personal Life

Beckinsale and her ex-boyfriend Michael Sheen have a daughter, Lily Mo Sheen (born January 31, 1999). She reported in interviews that during her pregnancy with Lily was the only time she's ever stopped smoking. During the Underworld shoot, Beckinsale split from Sheen, who starred as her mortal enemy, Lucian, leader of the Lycans. She became involved with the director of the film, Len Wiseman. In June 2003, Beckinsale became engaged to Wiseman, and the two were married on 9 May 2004 in Bel-Air, California.

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Men's Opinion about Kate Beckinsale

Why we like Kate Beckinsale? She's from England, so everything that comes out of her luscious mouth is sexy. She also helped bring the video game Underworld to life, and we get to watch her prance around in black latex whenever we want.

Why is Kate Beckinsale famous? Kate Beckinsale was the darling of British theater and American art house films, but she saved Pearl Harbor, proved that vampires can be sexy in Underworld, wowed Howard Hughes in The Aviator, and scared audiences in Vacancy.

Quote from Kate Beckinsale: "I dropped out of Oxford, and now I only speak Russian with the woman who gives me a bikini wax. See what Hollywood does to you?"

Bio. Kate Beckinsale was born on July 26, 1973, to two seasoned British television actors, and spent most of her life in London. Her half-sister, Samantha, is also an actress; they only met briefly when Kate was very young and didn't cross paths again until 1995.

Trivia: What did Kate study at Oxford? Kate Beckinsale isn't only beautiful to look at on-screen, but her acting chops are actually a pleasure to watch as well. She's honed and perfected her skills in such literary productions as Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing (1993) with Kenneth Branagh and the film adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma (1996). While she knew she wanted to follow in the footsteps of her parents and become a performer, Kate studied French and Russian literature at Oxford. Beautiful, talented and smart? Throw in "sexy accent" into that mix and Kate certainly gets our vote for today's most tantalizing screen sirens.

Personality & Talent. Kate went to Oxford and majored in French and Russian literature, which means she's smarter than us. She also performed in the British theater productions of A View from the Bridge and The Seagull, which proves she is a great actress -- although her sexy accent can persuade us to do anything. Kate hasn't taken home any Oscars, but she has been nominated for several awards, and won a London Critics Circle Film Award (ALFS) as British Supporting Actress of the Year, for her role in 1998's The Last Days of Disco (it was a tie with Minnie Driver).

Sexiness. We never thought "sexy" was an appropriate word for Kate Beckingsale; maybe it's because her earlier roles made her look more graceful than ravishing. But ever since we laid eyes on her in 2003's Underworld, we couldn't get over the sight of Kate in black latex. It was all uphill since then: She looked delicious in 2004's Van Helsing and successfully channeled sexpot Ava Gardner in 2004's The Aviator.

Accomplishments & Fame. Kate Beckinsale went from the BBC and London's West End to Hollywood, starting with the Shakespeare outing, Much Ado About Nothing. After indie films like 1997's Shooting Fish and 1998's The Last Days of Disco, Kate hit it big when she was cast as the woman caught in the middle of a love triangle with Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett in 2001's Pearl Harbor. Next, Kate starred as John Cusack's love interest in 2001's Serendipity, before portraying vampire warrior Selene in 2003's Underworld. She returned to sci-fi monster-land in 2004's Van Helsing, and appeared as screen legend Ava Gardner in the Oscar-winning Howard Hughes biopic, The Aviator. In 2005, she will return as Selene in the sequel, Underworld: Evolution, and in 2006, she can add Click to her resume.

Kate Beckinsale Natural Beauty. She looks like the girl next door, but she's more than that: she's a super-genius next door. Kate Bekinsale doesn't have the traffic-stopping features of Carmen Electra or Monica Bellucci, but she does possess a wholesome beauty, like the young teacher in training you had a crush on in junior high, or that newscaster who helms the broadcast for BBC News. Between her amazing skin, flowing dark hair, and pouty lips, Kate is definitely a yummy mummy (her daughter was born in 1999).

Personal Style. In her earlier days, Kate was spotted dressing like a little old English lady getting ready for a tea party. But her conservative days are over and we are happy to report that Kate has been showing more skin lately. She tends to wear neutral colors like gray, white and black, and knows how to pick the right dresses and tops to show off just the right amount of cleavage.

Another Quote. "If someone had told me years ago that sharing a sense of humor was so vital to partnerships, I could have avoided a lot of sex!" - Kate Beckinsale

Kate Beckinsale Biography by AskMen.com

Kate Beckinsale was born on July 26, 1973, to two seasoned British television actors, and spent most of her life in London. Her half-sister, Samantha, is also an actress; they only met briefly when Kate was very young and didn't cross paths again until 1995. Kate made her acting debut in a television WWII drama called One Against the Wind (1991), and was soon cast in a short corporate film about industrial accidents.

Kate Beckinsale At Oxford

In 1991, Kate left for Oxford University's New College, where she majored in French and Russian literature. She already knew that she was going to be an actress, but in order to broaden her horizons, she decided to attend a regular university rather than drama school. In 1993, she starred as "Hero" in the film adaptation of Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. Thanks to her role, she had the chance to travel to Tuscany, Italy, where the film was being shot. She eventually dropped out of her studies after winning the role in three other European productions.

Kate Beckinsale In Brit Theater

Up next for Kate was a role in the 1995 BBC television satire, Cold Comfort Farm, which opened to rave reviews in American art house theaters and was a hit by indie standards. She continued performing in British theater for the next few years, and added some more forgettable films to her resume. After the indie films Shooting Fish (1997) and The Last Days of Disco (1998), Kate costarred with Claire Danes in 1999's Brokedown Palace.

Kate Beckinsale In Pearl Harbor

After starring in James Ivory's The Golden Bowl (2000), Kate joined Ben Affleck and Josh Hartnett for the 2001 Bruckheimer-bloated epic, Pearl Harbor. She made her bid to become the next Meg Ryan in the romantic comedy Serendipity, in the fall of 2001.

Kate Beckinsale In Van Helsing

After 2002's Laurel Canyon, Beckinsale starred as Selene in Underworld (2003), joined Hugh Jackman in the fight against monsters in Van Helsing (2004), and portrayed Ava Gardner in the Oscar-winning The Aviator (2004). The talented actress also juggles motherhood as she has a daughter, Lily Sheen (born January 31, 1999), whose father is actor Michael Sheen. She married Underworld director Len Wiseman on May 9, 2004.

Kate Beckinsale In Click

In 2005 Kate donned her unforgettable latex outfit once again for Underworld: Evolution. And she also appeared in the 2006 comedy Click, starring Adam Sandler. In 2007, Kate revisited the darker side we saw in Underworld when she appeared in the 2007 horror flick Vacancy alongside Luke Wilson. Kate's career continued to rise as she was cast in the 2008 films Winged Creatures and Whiteout.

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