
Vanessa Kirby is a British actress known for her powerful performances in The Crown, Pieces of a Woman, the Mission: Impossible franchise, and as Sue Storm/Invisible Woman in The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025). She won a BAFTA for Best Supporting Actress as Princess Margaret and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actress in Pieces of a Woman.
Vanessa Nuala Kirby was born on April 18, 1988 (some sources note 1987), in Wimbledon, London, England. She is the middle child of three siblings. Her father, Roger Kirby, is a retired prostate surgeon and former president of the Royal Society of Medicine. Her mother, Jane Cooper Kirby, is a former editor of Country Living magazine.
Personal Details
| Full Name | Vanessa Nuala Kirby |
| Date of Birth | April 18, 1988 |
| Age | 38 |
| Birthplace | Wimbledon, London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Profession | Actress, Producer |
| Friends | Harvey Weinstein |
| Net Worth | Approximately $4–5 million |
Vanessa Kirby Career
Kirby gained early TV roles in The Hour and Great Expectations. Her international breakthrough came as Princess Margaret in Netflix’s The Crown (seasons 1–2, 2016–2017), earning her a BAFTA win and Emmy nomination.
Key film roles include:
- White Widow (Alanna Mitsopolis) in Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018) and Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning (2023)
- Martha Weiss in Pieces of a Woman (2020) — Volpi Cup winner and Oscar nominee
- Empress Joséphine in Napoleon (2023) opposite Joaquin Phoenix
- Sue Storm/Invisible Woman in The Fantastic Four: First Steps (2025)
She has also appeared in Hobbs & Shaw, About Time, and Me Before You, and has taken on producing credits, including the Netflix thriller Night Always Comes.
Vanessa Kirby Personal Life
Kirby was in a relationship with actor Callum Turner from 2015 to 2019. Since 2022, she has been with American former professional lacrosse player Paul Rabil. The couple welcomed their first child in September 2025. Kirby keeps her personal life relatively private but has spoken about the joys and challenges of new motherhood while working on major projects like The Fantastic Four.
Physical Appearance
| Height | 5’7″ (1.70 m) |
| Weight | Approx. 120–130 lbs (estimated) |
| Body Build | Slim, athletic |
| Hair Color | Dark brown / Blonde (varies by role) |
| Eye Color | Blue |
FAQs
How old is Vanessa Kirby?
She is 38 years old (born April 18, 1988).
What is Vanessa Kirby’s net worth?
Approximately $4–5 million.
Who is Vanessa Kirby’s partner?
She is in a relationship with former lacrosse player Paul Rabil. The couple welcomed their first child in 2025.
Does Vanessa Kirby have children?
Yes, she welcomed her first child with Paul Rabil in September 2025.











