Gemma Christina Arterton is an English actress recognized for her performances in films such as “Quantum of Solace,” “The Disappearance of Alice Creed,” and “Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters.” She was born in Greater London’s Gravesend, Kent. After studying at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, she made her film début in the comedy film ‘St Trinian’s’ in a supporting role. Soon after, she appeared in the James Bond espionage thriller Quantum of Solace. The film was a commercial triumph and received mostly average reviews. She then portrayed the female lead in “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time,” an action fantasy film. She performed a supporting role in the French film “Orphan” more recently. Arterton has been nominated for numerous awards throughout her career, and she has won two: the “Empire Award for Best Newcomer” for “Quantum of Solace” and the “Evening Standard Theatre Award” for her performance in “Made in Dagenham.” In 2011, she also received the Glamour Award for Woman of the Year.
Youth and Early Life
Gemma Arterton was born in Gravesend, Kent, in Greater England on February 2, 1986. Her mother, Sally-Anne, was a housekeeper, and her father, Barry Arterton, was a welder. Her sister Hannah Arterton became an actress as well. She attended Gravesend Grammar School for Girls, and it was there that she began acting.
In an amateur production of “The Boy Who Fell Into the Book,” she made her stage debut. She was awarded the prize for best actress at a local festival for her performance. She subsequently received a grant from the government to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, from which she graduated in 2008.
Gemma Arterton’s Career
Gemma While still in drama school, Christina Arterton’s first professional acting role was in the play “Capturing Mary.” In 2007, she made her film début with a role in the comedy film “St Trinian’s.” The film was a financial triumph, grossing approximately four times its budget. It received divided reviews.
Following her portrayal in the 2008 film “Quantum of Solace,” she began gaining international recognition. The film, directed by Marc Forster, is about the British spy James Bond seeking justice after the death of his lover. The film became the seventh highest-grossing film of the year due to its commercial success. It received mediocre reviews. Her performance earned her the Empire Award for Best Newcomer.
She also appeared in the 2008 miniseries ‘Tess of the D’Urbervilles’. She appeared in the television series ‘Lost in Austen’ as well. The following year, she appeared in the suspense film “The Disappearance of Alice Creed.” The film is about the abduction of a young woman by former criminals. She appeared in the play “The Little Dog Laughed” in 2010. She also starred in the commercially successful fantasy films “Clash of the Titans” and “Prince of Persia: Sands of Time.”
After starring in the 2012 films ‘Byzantium’ and ‘Song for Marion,’ she appeared in 2013’s ‘Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters,’ a dark fantasy action horror film. Despite the film’s commercial triumph, it received negative reviews from critics. In the same year, she co-starred with Justin Timberlake in the crime thriller “Runner Runner.” The movie was a financial success but received negative reviews.
She portrayed the title character in the 2014 comedy-drama film “Gemma Boverty.” The film was a box office flop. Recent examples of her work are ‘100 Streets’ (2016), ‘Orphan’ (2016), and ‘The Escape’ (2016). (2017).
Gemma’s Major Opera
Due to her role in the James Bond film Quantum of Solace, Gemma Arterton gained international recognition. The film is directed by Marc Forster and follows the British spy James Bond as he attempts to avenge the murder of his ex-lover. Daniel Craig, Mathieu Amalric, Olga Kurylenko, Jeffrey Wright, and Judi Dench also starred in the film. The film performed quite well, grossing nearly $600 million on a budget of $200 million. The reception was generally divided.
In the action-adventure film Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time, Arterton portrayed the female lead. Mike Newell directed the movie, which also featured Jake Gyllenhaal, Ben Kingsley, Alfred Molina, and Ronald Pickup. “Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time” served as the primary inspiration for the film. It was a financial triumph, grossing approximately $336 million on a budget of $150-200 million. It received mixed evaluations from the media.
Tommy Wirkola directed ‘Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters,’ in which she played the role of Gretel. The movie is a continuation of the well-known fairy tale “Hansel and Gretel.” In the film, the siblings have now become professional witch hunters. Jeremy Renner, Famke Janssen, Peter Stormare, and Derek Mears rounded out the cast. The film performed well commercially, grossing approximately $226 million on a budget of $50 million. However, the majority of critics gave the film negative reviews.
Gemma’s Personal Life
Gemma Arterton married Italian tycoon Stefano Catelli in 2010. However, they ultimately divorced in 2015, following their separation in 2013. She has been in a relationship with Rory Keenan since 2016. They co-starred in the play “Saint Joan.” She dated Franklin Ohanessian, John Nolan, and Eduardo Munoz in the past.
Estimated Net Worth
The estimated net worth of English actress Gemma Arterton is $13 million. Gemma Arterton was born on February 2, 1986, in Gravesend, Kent, England, where she attended Gravesend Grammar School for Girls and made her stage début in an amateur production of “The Boy Who Fell into a Book.”