Lady Clara Elizabeth Iris Paget (born 12 September 1988)
is a British actress and model known for her roles in films ''
St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold'' and ''
Fast & Furious 6
''Fast & Furious 6'' (titled on-screen as ''Furious 6'') is a 2013 American action film directed by Justin Lin and written by Chris Morgan. It is the sequel to '' Fast Five'' (2011) and is the sixth installment in the ''Fast & Furious'' franc ...
'', and her role as
Anne Bonny
Anne Bonny (8 March 1697 – disappeared April 1721), sometimes Anne Bonney, was an Irish pirate operating in the Caribbean, and one of the few female pirates in recorded history. What little that is known of her life comes largely from Capta ...
in the television series ''
Black Sails''.
Biography
Paget was born to an aristocratic father,
Charles Paget, 8th Marquess of Anglesey
Marquess of Anglesey ( cy, Ardalydd Môn) is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1815 for Henry Paget, 2nd Earl of Uxbridge, a hero of the Battle of Waterloo, second in command to the Duke of Wellington. The Marque ...
, and Georgeanne Elliot Downes, who worked as a writer and painter.
Paget married Oscar Tuttiett in July 2021.
Career
Paget was first offered a role after being spotted by a talent scout at a
costume party
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. During the years of 2014-17, the television series ''
Black Sails'' was filmed in
South Africa
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, and Paget received praise for her role as
Anne Bonny
Anne Bonny (8 March 1697 – disappeared April 1721), sometimes Anne Bonney, was an Irish pirate operating in the Caribbean, and one of the few female pirates in recorded history. What little that is known of her life comes largely from Capta ...
, a fictionalised representation of the historical female pirate.
Paget has worked as a model for fashion houses such as for
Burberry
Burberry is a British luxury fashion house established in 1856 by Thomas Burberry headquartered in London, England. It currently designs and distributes ready to wear, including trench coats (for which it is most famous), leather accessorie ...
during 2016.
[ Paget has also been interviewed by various magazines such as Sheer, ]Vanity Fair (magazine)
''Vanity Fair'' is a monthly magazine of popular culture, fashion, and current affairs published by Condé Nast in the United States.
The first version of ''Vanity Fair'' was published from 1913 to 1936. The imprint was revived in 1983 and cu ...
and Tatler
''Tatler'' is a British magazine published by Condé Nast Publications focusing on fashion and lifestyle, as well as coverage of high society and politics. It is targeted towards the British upper-middle class and upper class, and those interes ...
. She has also made numerous appearances for the websites of British Vogue
British ''Vogue'' is a British fashion magazine published based in London since autumn 1916. It is the British edition of the American magazine ''Vogue'' and is owned and distributed by Condé Montrose Nast. British ''Vogue'' editor in 2012 c ...
and Vogue Italia
''Vogue Italia'' is the Italian edition of ''Vogue'' magazine. Owned by Condé Nast International, it has been called the top fashion magazine in the world. It's been in publication since 1964.
Name
''Vogue Italia'' was first published as ''No ...
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Paget has established herself as an It girl
An "it girl" is an attractive young woman, who is perceived to have both sex appeal and a personality that is especially engaging.
The expression ''it girl'' originated in British upper-class society around the turn of the 20th century. ...
and is considered a B list celebrity, and she often attends award ceremonies and red carpet events-
Paget is involved with the charity "Project 0".
Filmography
Television
See also
* Marquess of Anglesey
Marquess of Anglesey ( cy, Ardalydd Môn) is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. It was created in 1815 for Henry Paget, 2nd Earl of Uxbridge, a hero of the Battle of Waterloo, second in command to the Duke of Wellington. The Marqu ...
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21st-century British actresses
1988 births
Living people
Place of birth missing (living people)
British film actresses
British television actresses
British female models
British socialites
Daughters of British marquesses
Clara
Clara may refer to:
Organizations
* CLARA, Latin American academic computer network organization
* Clara.Net, a European ISP
* Consolidated Land and Rail Australia, a property development consortium
People
* Clara (given name), a feminine gi ...