Vanessa Kirby
ActingAbout Vanessa Kirby
Vanessa Nuala Kirby is an English actress. She rose to international prominence with her portrayal of Princess Margaret in the Netflix drama series The Crown (2016–2017), for which she won the BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress. For her performance in the film Pieces of a Woman (2020), she won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress. She received a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress. Kirby made her professional acting debut on stage, with acclaimed performances in the plays All My Sons (2010), A Midsummer Night's Dream (2010), Women Beware Women (2011), Three Sisters (2012), and as Stella Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire (2014). She also appeared in the action films Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018), Hobbs & Shaw (2019), and The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025), and portrayed Empress Joséphine in the historical drama Napoleon (2023). Description above from the Wikipedia article Vanessa Kirby, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Vanessa Kirby Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Vanessa Kirby reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 38 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Vanessa Kirby's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 42% of Vanessa Kirby's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains About Time, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Vanessa Kirby Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Vanessa Kirby's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Vanessa Kirby has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Avengers: Secret Wars | Sue Storm / The Invisible Woman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | Avengers: Doomsday | Sue Storm / The Invisible Woman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Night Always Comes | Lynette | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | The Fantastic 4: First Steps | Sue Storm / Invisible Woman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps - World Premiere | Self - 'Sue Storm' / 'Invisible Woman' | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Eden | Dore Strauch Ritter | Hit | Similar → |
| 2023 | Napoleon | Josephine Bonaparte | Average | Similar → |
| 2023 | Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One | The White Widow | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | The Son | Beth | Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Italian Studies | Alina Reynolds | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | The World to Come | Tallie | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Pieces of a Woman | Martha Weiss | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Mr. Jones | Ada Brooks | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw | Hattie Shaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | National Theatre Live: Julie | Julie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Mission: Impossible - Fallout | The White Widow | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Genius | Zelda Fitzgerald | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Me Before You | Alicia Dawares | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Kill Command | Mills | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | The Dresser | Irene | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Everest | Sandy Hill Pittman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Bone in the Throat | Sophie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2015 | Jupiter Ascending | Katharine Dunlevy | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Queen & Country | Dawn Rohan | Average | Similar → |
| 2014 | Devil in the Detail | Jessica | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire | Stella Kowalski | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Insomniacs | Jade | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | The Exchange | Woman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2013 | About Time | Joanna | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Charlie Countryman | Felicity | Average | Similar → |
| 2012 | Nora | Young Woman | Flop | Similar → |
| 2012 | The Rise | Nicola | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Love/Loss | Jane | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Off Season | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Honey Wars | (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Ruins | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | The Sun Also Rises | Lady Britt Ashley | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Liminal | - | Flop | Similar → |
Vanessa Kirby - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Vanessa Kirby?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Vanessa Kirby is "About Time" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has Vanessa Kirby acted in?
Vanessa Kirby has been featured in at least 38 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Vanessa Kirby?
Other notable films include "National Theatre Live: A Streetcar Named Desire", "Me Before You", and "National Theatre Live: Julie".