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88 Quotes By Keira Knightley That Reveal Her True Personality

Famous As: English Actress Known for Her Work in Independent Films and Period Dramas
Born On: March 26, 1985
Born In: Teddington, England
Age: 38 Years

Keira Knightley is like a connoisseur of period films. However, the one thing common in all her roles is the fiery personality of her character. Off-screen too Knightley is a strong independent woman who does not refrain from speaking on important topics such a body-shaming and feminism. Her brutal honesty reflects in her insightful quotes. She is not afraid of making fun of herself and often jokes about herself as well. We have compiled Knightley’s best quotes, some motivational and some amusing. Have a look at some of her most popular quotes on body, people, empathy, fashion, beauty, faith, romance, men, and acting.  

I've had my body manipulated so many different times for so many different reasons, whether it's paparazzi photographers or for film posters.

I've had my body manipulated so many different times for so many different reasons, whether it's paparazzi photographers or for film posters.

Keira Knightley
The highest percentage of England's top jobs are filled by graduates from about two different universities.

The highest percentage of England's top jobs are filled by graduates from about two different universities.

Keira Knightley
In L.A., I'm twice the size - height and everything else - of most of the other actresses who are going for an audition.

In L.A., I'm twice the size - height and everything else - of most of the other actresses who are going for an audition.

Keira Knightley
I'm ... incredibly open with my mates. Or even people I just meet.

I'm ... incredibly open with my mates. Or even people I just meet.

Keira Knightley
I'm a tomboy beanpole? I can't use a computer, so maybe I'm a bit out of the loop. I don't know whether to be flattered or not flattered. The beanpole bit, is that good? Can you be a sexy beanpole?

I'm a tomboy beanpole? I can't use a computer, so maybe I'm a bit out of the loop. I don't know whether to be flattered or not flattered. The beanpole bit, is that good? Can you be a sexy beanpole?

Keira Knightley
I went through voice coaching. I was absolutely terrified. I thought my knees were going to buckle, and the first couple of takes I sounded like a pubescent boy. I didn't realise I was going to have to do it live.

I went through voice coaching. I was absolutely terrified. I thought my knees were going to buckle, and the first couple of takes I sounded like a pubescent boy. I didn't realise I was going to have to do it live.

Keira Knightley
I've always gravitated towards people who are extreme. Whether its drugs, or kicking down doors. Normally, the people in my life had to escape to get back.

I've always gravitated towards people who are extreme. Whether its drugs, or kicking down doors. Normally, the people in my life had to escape to get back.

Keira Knightley
I enjoy doing an action scene. I'm not a purist as far as films go. If you want to do sex, great. As long as you do it well.

I enjoy doing an action scene. I'm not a purist as far as films go. If you want to do sex, great. As long as you do it well.

Keira Knightley
It's very rare to get a film script that has good dialogue. A lot of the time, you spend on film sets really fighting to find out how to say the words.

It's very rare to get a film script that has good dialogue. A lot of the time, you spend on film sets really fighting to find out how to say the words.

Keira Knightley
Prince William definitely isn't my type, he's too horsey-looking.

Prince William definitely isn't my type, he's too horsey-looking.

Keira Knightley
And we're fortunate if we have parents who are great and loving and inspiring. But, unfortunately, there are people who don't have that.

And we're fortunate if we have parents who are great and loving and inspiring. But, unfortunately, there are people who don't have that.

Keira Knightley
It's not everyday you get to do a pirate movie, you might as well go for it.

It's not everyday you get to do a pirate movie, you might as well go for it.

Keira Knightley
I've got a lot of experience with anorexia - my grandmother and great-grandmother suffered from it, and I had a lot of friends at school who suffered from it. I know it's not something to be taken lightly and I don't.

I've got a lot of experience with anorexia - my grandmother and great-grandmother suffered from it, and I had a lot of friends at school who suffered from it. I know it's not something to be taken lightly and I don't.

Keira Knightley
Half of my mum's family is Welsh. I remember when I was a kid she used to read to me, and witches and wizards in books always had a Welsh accent, so I guess I took it from that really.

Half of my mum's family is Welsh. I remember when I was a kid she used to read to me, and witches and wizards in books always had a Welsh accent, so I guess I took it from that really.

Keira Knightley
If I don't do this film. I'll be acting in corsets for the next 20 years.

If I don't do this film. I'll be acting in corsets for the next 20 years.

Keira Knightley
I wish I was Sienna Miller. When I talk to her, I hope a bit of her party personality will rub off on me, but it never does.

I wish I was Sienna Miller. When I talk to her, I hope a bit of her party personality will rub off on me, but it never does.

Keira Knightley
It's all about perfection, isn't it?

It's all about perfection, isn't it?

Keira Knightley
I would be extremely stupid if I said that my looks had absolutely nothing to do with what I do, it [moviemaking] is a visual medium. I'm perfectly aware of that, the face and the body help. Of course they do.

I would be extremely stupid if I said that my looks had absolutely nothing to do with what I do, it [moviemaking] is a visual medium. I'm perfectly aware of that, the face and the body help. Of course they do.

Keira Knightley
In film as a medium, you're often given a baddie and a goodie and told what to think about them; it's usually a very definite point of view.

In film as a medium, you're often given a baddie and a goodie and told what to think about them; it's usually a very definite point of view.

Keira Knightley
I'm doing a film now with a lot of guys as well, so at the end of that I will be growing a beard.

I'm doing a film now with a lot of guys as well, so at the end of that I will be growing a beard.

Keira Knightley
You bring yourself to every role, it doesn't matter who it is, it doesn't matter if it's a mass murderer, you can bring something to it.

You bring yourself to every role, it doesn't matter who it is, it doesn't matter if it's a mass murderer, you can bring something to it.

Keira Knightley
I find it quite difficult on studio films because there are so many different executives and things like that that you have to go through, so very often getting that definitive opinion is actually quite difficult.

I find it quite difficult on studio films because there are so many different executives and things like that that you have to go through, so very often getting that definitive opinion is actually quite difficult.

Keira Knightley
It's good to know that other people think differently, and that's what makes the characters interesting.

It's good to know that other people think differently, and that's what makes the characters interesting.

Keira Knightley
The whole point for me is to change as much as possible. If I've done one movie, I've done that, move on.

The whole point for me is to change as much as possible. If I've done one movie, I've done that, move on.

Keira Knightley
The thing I love about acting is getting to change and look at different people in different lives and do different projects.

The thing I love about acting is getting to change and look at different people in different lives and do different projects.

Keira Knightley
The most important thing in playing any character is not judging.

The most important thing in playing any character is not judging.

Keira Knightley
I like to do the pictures before people get too self-conscious. I like to be spontaneous and get a shot before the subject thinks too much about it.

I like to do the pictures before people get too self-conscious. I like to be spontaneous and get a shot before the subject thinks too much about it.

Keira Knightley
I always feel like I'm the one with everything to prove.

I always feel like I'm the one with everything to prove.

Keira Knightley
My doctor was like, 'Any questions?' And I was like, 'Yes! When can I drink please?!' I just want a margarita.

My doctor was like, 'Any questions?' And I was like, 'Yes! When can I drink please?!' I just want a margarita.

Keira Knightley
Because it does feel important to say it really doesn't matter what shape you are.

Because it does feel important to say it really doesn't matter what shape you are.

Keira Knightley