Sally Hawkins
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  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1976-04-27
    • Born Place: London, England, UK
  • Also Known As:

    샐리 호킨스, サリー・ホーキンス, سالی هاوکینز

Sally Hawkins

Sally Cecilia Hawkins, born on April 27, 1976, in Lewisham Hospital, London, England, is an acclaimed English actress. Her parents, Jacqui and Colin Hawkins, are well-known authors and illustrators of children's books. Hawkins grew up in Greenwich, southeast London, and developed an interest in acting from a young age. She attended James Allen's Girls' School in Dulwich and later graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1998.Hawkins began her career primarily on stage, appearing in numerous theatre productions such as Romeo and Juliet (playing Juliet), Much Ado About Nothing, and A Midsummer Night's Dream. She also had small television roles in series like Casualty and Doctors. Her breakthrough in film came with her first major role in Mike Leigh's 2002 film All or Nothing. She continued her collaboration with Leigh, appearing in Vera Drake (2004) and starring as Poppy in Happy-Go-Lucky (2008), a role written specifically for her, which earned her a Golden Globe Award.Hawkins has since built a diverse filmography, showcasing her versatility across various genres. Notable roles include her performances in Made in Dagenham (2010), Maudie (2016), and as Mrs. Brown in the Paddington films (2014, 2017). She received critical acclaim and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Woody Allen's Blue Jasmine (2013). Her most celebrated role to date is Elisa Esposito, a mute janitor, in Guillermo del Toro's The Shape of Water (2017), for which she garnered widespread praise, including a Golden Globe nomination and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. She has also appeared in franchise films like Godzilla (2014) and Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019), and most recently in Wonka (2023).Hawkins maintains a private personal life, though it is known that she is in a long-term relationship with writer and director Jack Thorne. She is recognized for her ability to fully immerse herself in her characters and for her thoughtful approach to her craft.

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