Photo SpecialBecoming ... Keira Knightley
Watch the Pirates of the Caribbean star's rise from budding actress to bonafide star. By Lucy Maher
CHIP OFF THE OLD BLOCK
Middlesex, England, native Knightley says her parents – mom Sharman Macdonald (in 2003) is a playwright and dad Will Knightley is an actor – influenced her decision to become an actress. Growing up, "I spent most of my time around people within the industry," she says. "I think when you're around really creative people from a young age it does tend to rub off on you."
