Emerald Fennell

Emerald Lilly Fennell, born on October 1, 1985, is a multifaceted English actress, writer, and filmmaker celebrated for her outstanding contributions to film and television. She has earned a plethora of awards, including an Academy Award, two BAFTA Awards, and multiple nominations for Primetime Emmys and Golden Globes.

Fennell initially made a mark in the film industry with her performances in period dramas like Albert Nobbs (2011), Anna Karenina (2012), and The Danish Girl (2015). She rose to greater fame through her role in the beloved BBC One series Call the Midwife, which she starred in from 2013 to 2017. Her portrayal of Camilla Parker-Bowles in Netflix’s acclaimed series The Crown (2019-2020) further solidified her reputation, earning her a Primetime Emmy nomination.

As a writer and director, Fennell showcased her talents as the showrunner for the second season of the BBC thriller Killing Eve (2019), a role that garnered her two Primetime Emmy nominations. She made her directorial debut with the acclaimed thriller Promising Young Woman (2020), which won her the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay, alongside nominations for Best Picture and Best Director. Fennell also penned the book for Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical Cinderella (2021) and directed her second feature, the psychological thriller Saltburn, released in 2023.