**Early Career (2013–2015):**
Daisy Ridley began acting with small roles in British TV shows like *Casualty*, *Youngers*, and *Toast of London*. Her film debut came with the 2013 short film *Lifesaver*, followed by a part in *The Quiet Ones* (2014) and the indie film *Scrawl* (2015).
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**Breakthrough – *Star Wars* (2015–2019):**
Ridley shot to international fame as Rey in *Star Wars: The Force Awakens* (2015), a role she reprised in *The Last Jedi* (2017) and *The Rise of Skywalker* (2019). Her performance was widely praised, and she quickly became a major name in Hollywood.
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**Post-*Star Wars* Projects (2017–2023):**
– *Murder on the Orient Express* (2017) – played Mary Debenham.
– *Ophelia* (2018) – starred in the title role, a reimagining of *Hamlet*.
– *Chaos Walking* (2021) – co-starred with Tom Holland.
– Voiced a character in the video game *Twelve Minutes*.
– *Sometimes I Think About Dying* (2023) – a low-key indie drama she also produced.
– *The Marsh King’s Daughter* (2023) – played the lead in a psychological thriller.
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**Recent and Upcoming Work (2024–2025):**
– *Young Woman and the Sea* (2024) – portrayed Gertrude Ederle, the first woman to swim across the English Channel.
– *Magpie* (2024) – a noir thriller she co-wrote and produced.
– *Cleaner* (2025) – an action film directed by Martin Campbell.
– *We Bury the Dead* (2025) – another leading role in a thriller.
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**Return to *Star Wars*:**
In 2023, it was announced that Ridley will return as Rey in a new *Star Wars* film set in a post-Skywalker era. This marks her return to the franchise after several years focused on independent and dramatic roles.
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**Personal Life & Advocacy:**
Daisy Ridley is married to actor Tom Bateman. She’s also active in mental health awareness and environmental advocacy.
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She’s evolved from a breakout sci-fi star to a versatile actress taking on diverse roles in both major and indie films.
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