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After first being noticed and appreciated inBend It Like Beckham, Keira Knightley has cemented her place as one of the most talented and desirable stars in Hollywood. While the British beauty has done a wide range of films from romantic dramas to period films, her marquee role in the action-adventure seriesPirates of the Caribbeanestablished her as a commercial star.
Being a pivotal part of a large-scale franchise, Knightley has had her share of memorable and harrowing experiences on set by the actor’s own admission. In the first film, theAtonementstar got a bit too close to her character’s predicament in the film when she understood what it meant to be shipwrecked in reality.
Keira Knightley Had An Unforgettable Ordeal On The Sets OfPirates Of The Caribbean
In 2003, British actorKeira Knightleylanded a high-profile role inJohnny Depp’scult franchise,Pirates of the Caribbean. The swashbuckling adventure series went on to become one of the most popular film franchises with Knightley going toe to toe with the likes of Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom.
In playing her character Elizabeth Swann in the film, theBegin Againstar had many unforgettable experiences on set. Some were memorable in a good way while others ended up being harrowing encounters. Knightley recalled one particular incident while filming the first movie of the series, when her character’s predicament became hers in reality.
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In an interview withSpin Magazinein 2003, the talented star recalled a scene that required her to go in a speedboat to reach the location on the water. Unfortunately, the boat got stuck on a reef, which then meant that Knightley was technically shipwrecked. Reliving the torrid time she faced while waiting to be rescued with nothing but water around her, she said,
I don’t know how anyone ever dealt with being lost on a desert island … Forty-five minutes awaiting rescue while being stranded waist-deep in water was quite enough
TheAnna Kareninastar confessed that while her character who is deserted on an island withJohnny Depp’s Jack Sparrow, bravely pulls herself out of grave danger, facing this situation in reality was a completely different ball game altogether.
Why Did Keira Knightley Almost Become Breathless On Set?
Like many actors who have been willing to go the distance to prepare for their roles, Keira Knightley has undergone some tough times on set to get into character. One of these challenges included getting into a corset for her part in the cult action franchisePirates of the Caribbean.
Despite being adept at wearing corsets in many of her period dramas, the garment posed multiple challenges for thePride and Prejudiceactor in this film when she tried to push her body to the limit. It is common knowledge that the corset works best when worn extremely tightly, but this process ended up making her breathless. In an interview (viaThe Mirror), the celebrity recalled the discomfort she went through to look the part.
I had a Scarlett O’Hara thing, she gets her waist down to 18 and a half inches–so I thought I would try that. For five minutes, it’s fantastic–you have this tiny waist and fantastic cleavage, but oxygen deprivation is a big problem! When in doubt, faint.
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Knightley’s efforts ultimately paid off as her character Elizabeth Swann became a huge heartthrob among male audiences. In addition,The Imitation Gameactor’s solid acting chops added to her already sensual allure.
Pirates of the Caribbeanis streaming on Disney+
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Sharanya Sankar, Writer for FandomwireHaving completed her Masters degree in Journalism and Mass Communication, Sharanya has a solid foundation in writing which is also one of her passions. She has worked previously with Book My show for a couple of years where she gained experience reviewing films and writing feature articles. Sharanya’s articles on film and pop culture have also been published on Film Companion, a popular film-based website. Apart from movies and pop culture, her interests include music and sports. She has contributed over 650 articles to Fandomwire so far.
