Joely Richardson

Joely Richardson is one more representative of the Redgrave acting dynasty. She is known as a film actress. 

Early Accomplishments

Though acting was not her initial life goal, Joely entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. 

Her first notable film role was in Drowning By Numbers, where she played a murderess. Surprisingly, having such cute and tiny look, she implemented the evil roles rather successfully. 

Best Known For

In 2004, Joely Richardson starred in Nip/Tuck film. For the role in that film, she was nominated for Golden Globe the following year. 

Besides, she’s known for co-staring with Mel Gibson in a film The Patriot. 

The role of Queen Tatiana was also a successful one in her acting career. She stared in Vampire Academy film in 2014. 

The audience also knows Joely as Anita Vagner from the film The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. 

Religious Beliefs

Joely’s religious beliefs remain unknown. 

Sexual Orientation

Joely Richardson is straight. She was married to Tim Bevan, but the couple divorced. The actress claimed that her ex had left her for a younger woman Amy Gadney (24-year-old at that moment). (Source: Liverampup.com)

Worth to Know

Being a part of such well-known and popular acting dynasty is a great pressure on one’s shoulders. As a teenager, Joely Richardson didn’t want to become an actress. Instead, she had a spirit of a rebel and wanted to become a gymnast or a tennis player. (Source: Teegraph.co.uk, 10/04/2015)

The actress is afraid of snakes, though her greatest fear is nuclear war. (Source: Theguardian.com, 07/18/2015)