Jude Law

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Jude Law
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(52 y.o.)
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London
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Jude Law's biography

Jude Law is a British actor who's been nominated for multiple Oscars, Golden Globes, BAFTAs, and Césars, and was honored as a Chevalier of the French Order of Arts and Literature.
British actor Jude Law
British actor Jude Law
His filmography includes standout projects like "The Talented Mr. Ripley," "Cold Mountain," "Closer," "Sherlock Holmes," "Gattaca," "Anna Karenina," and "King Arthur."

Law's fans could easily extend this list. Here are some fascinating details about his life. His net worth is estimated at around $70 million.

Childhood. The first roles

Jude was born December 29, 1972, in Lewisham, a southeastern borough of London. His parents are Margaret Ann Hayworth, an English teacher, and Peter Robert Law, a primary school teacher. His sister Natasha, a photographer and graphic designer, is three years older.
Jude Law's photos as a child
Jude Law's photos as a child
The future actor was named after the Beatles' song "Hey Jude," which his parents loved. Also, this name comes from the novel by Thomas Hardy "Jude the Obscure."
Jude Law with his sister Natasha
Jude Law with his sister Natasha
Jude's parents were passionate theatergoers who passed their love for the stage to their son. At six, Jude Law debuted in a children's play, and at thirteen, he joined the National Youth Musical Theater troupe. Later he played in such plays as "Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" (1989), "The Ragged Child," (1988) "Les Parents Terribles" (1995).
Jude Law's parents were school teachers
Jude Law's parents were school teachers
For his role in "Les Parents Terribles," he earned a Laurence Olivier Award nomination for Outstanding Newcomer. He was the only cast member invited to reprise his role in the Broadway production. The play was considered scandalous because Jude Law appeared completely nude in one scene.
Young Jude Law in the play "The Tailor from Gloucester"
Young Jude Law in the play "The Tailor from Gloucester"
His first TV experience took place in 1986. He was invited to take part in one of the episodes of the youth show "Pocket Money."
Very young Jude Law in «Pocket Money»
At 16, he left school to play troubled teenager Nathan Thompson in the British soap opera "The Family."
«The Family»: Jude Law and Johnny Lee Miller
«The Family»: Jude Law and Johnny Lee Miller
According to Zoomboola.com, in 1994, Law debuted in a full-length though low-budget film "Shopping", in which his future wife, Sadie Frost, took part.
Screen shot from the movie "Shopping" (1994)
Screen shot from the movie "Shopping" (1994)

Career jump up

In 1996, Jude appeared in the melodrama "I Love You, I Love You Not" and later in the drama "Bent." A year later, the actor appeared in the biopic "Wilde" about the creative work and personal life of Oscar Wilde. The Evening Standard called Law's work the best debut of the year.
Jude Law in his youth: before popularity
Jude Law in his youth: before popularity
After his success in Britain and on the Broadway stage, Law began to appear in the films of Hollywood filmmakers. In 1997, he starred in the fantasy thriller "Gattaca" with Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke. He played Jerome Eugene Morrow – a genetically perfect person (in the movie they were called "valid"), who was paralyzed in an accident. Unfortunately, the film struggled commercially and bombed at the box office.
A screenshot from "Gattaca" (1995)
A screenshot from "Gattaca" (1995)
In 1997, the actor starred in Clint Eastwood's film "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" along with Kevin Spacey and John Cusack.

While all three films flopped at the box office, critics praised Jude Law's performance. He was described as "a charming young man with natural magnetism and striking good looks."
Jude Law looks like the young Clint Eastwood (on the left)
Jude Law looks like the young Clint Eastwood (on the left)
His next films received a warmer reception: the melodrama "I love you, I love you not" (1997), "Music from Another Room" (1998), "The Wisdom of Crocodiles" (1998).
Younger Jude Law
Younger Jude Law
In fall 1997, Jude Law married Sadie Frost, and that same year, together with his wife and friend Ewan McGregor, he founded the production company Natural Nylon, which operated until 2004. The company produced films including "Existenz," "Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow," and "Property of Mahowoni." The main roles were played, of course, by Jude Law himself.
The founders of the Natural Nylon company
The founders of the Natural Nylon company
But Jude's real breakthrough came with his role as wealthy playboy Dicky Greenleaf in "The Talented Mr. Ripley" alongside Matt Damon and Gwyneth Paltrow. The performance earned Jude Law Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor. The film is also notable for Law breaking his rib during a yacht scene and for the saxophone lessons he took for the role.
«The Talented Mr. Ripley,» fragment
In 2001, Law starred in the war drama "Enemy at the Gates," based on the historic Battle of Stalingrad. The film received a cold reception, especially in Russia, due to numerous historical inaccuracies obvious to Russian audiences.
Jude Law in the "Enemy at the Gates"
Jude Law in the "Enemy at the Gates"
Around the same time, Jude took on Steven Spielberg's offer to star in the sci-fi film "Artificial Intelligence" about robots coexisting with humans. Law's character is a robot designed specifically for sex (a male pleasure android). This role added to Law's collection of Golden Globe nominations.
"Artificial Intelligence": Jude Law as a robot
"Artificial Intelligence": Jude Law as a robot
The Civil War epic "Cold Mountain" sparked renewed interest in Jude Law. The film earned $173 million at the box office and brought Jude another Oscar nomination.
Screenshot from the film "Cold Mountain"
Screenshot from the film "Cold Mountain"

Divorce and career crisis

As Jude Law's career soared to new heights, his family life was falling apart. His marriage to Sadie, who had given him two children (son Rafferty born in 1996 and daughter Iris in 2000), was crumbling. Law wasn't spending enough time with his wife. When their third child Rudy was born in 2002, Law spent just 4 days with his family before leaving for a shoot.

Family tensions escalated amid rumors of Jude's affair with Nicole Kidman, his "Cold Mountain" co-star who had recently split from Tom Cruise. Both actors denied the rumors, but it couldn't save Jude and Sadie's marriage. In 2003, they got divorced.
In 2003, Jude Law and Sadie Frost got divorced
In 2003, Jude Law and Sadie Frost got divorced
After the divorce, Sadie accused Jude of being the reason for her deep depression. She also claimed that baby Iris had found Jude's ecstasy pill on the floor, swallowed it, and was hospitalized after nearly dying.
Iris Law as a child swallowed her father's ecstasy and almost died
Iris Law as a child swallowed her father's ecstasy and almost died
Throughout 2003, the tabloids had a field day covering Law's messy divorce and his new romance with Sienna Miller, his co-star in "Alfie."

Further career

Despite all the tabloid drama, Law's career kept climbing in 2004. He landed supporting roles in "The Aviator" with Leonardo DiCaprio and "Lemony Snicket" with Jim Carrey. In the first, he portrayed Hollywood legend Errol Flynn; in the second, Lemony Snicket himself. That year, People magazine called him the sexiest man alive.
Charismatic Jude Law in "Aviator" (2004)
Charismatic Jude Law in "Aviator" (2004)
Worth noting is the psychological drama "Closer," following the tangled relationships between a struggling writer who makes ends meet writing obituaries and a stripper played by Natalie Portman. The film earned $115 million at the box office.

In 2009 Guy Ritchie presented an adaptation of the adventures of the legendary detective from Baker Street. This time, Sherlock Holmes was played by Robert Downey Jr., with Jude Law as his faithful companion Dr. Watson – a role Law landed after beating out more than 20 famous actors. Ritchie's take on the classic story proved so popular with audiences that in 2011, the Downey-Law duo returned for the sequel, "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows."
Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law as another Holmes and Watson
Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law as another Holmes and Watson
Jude Law's work in "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus" was overshadowed by tragedy – the death of Heath Ledger, who played the film's main character, Tony Shepard. Since filming wasn't complete when Ledger died, the team found a creative solution: they had his character pass through a magic mirror that changed his appearance. As a result, Tony was played by Jude Law, Colin Farrell and Johnny Depp. All proceeds from the film were donated to Heath Ledger's daughter, Matilda.
A screenshot from the film "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus"
A screenshot from the film "The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus"
In 2012, Jude Law delighted classic literature fans by starring in the Hollywood adaptation of Anna Karenina alongside Keira Knightley. He played Karenin, the husband of the main character.
Jude Law as Karenin
Jude Law as Karenin
Several of Law's recent projects deserve special mention. First, the series "Young Pope" (2016). The show follows fictional cardinal Lenny Belardo, who at 47 becomes the youngest pope ever elected. Audiences loved the Vatican intrigue, leading to a second season renewal.
«Jude Law can «Young Pope» interview
In the spring of 2017, a new film by Guy Ritchie "King Arthur: Legend of the Sword" with Charlie Hunnam starring was released. Jude Law plays the villainous King Vortigan, Arthur's uncle who seized the throne through deception.
"King Arthur: Legend of the Sword": Jude Law as Vortigan
"King Arthur: Legend of the Sword": Jude Law as Vortigan
Jude Law's casting as young Albus Dumbledore in the "Fantastic Beasts" sequel – part of the "Harry Potter" universe set before the original films – generated significant buzz. Since author J.K. Rowling has confirmed Dumbledore's homosexuality, many fans wonder if Law will incorporate this aspect into his performance. "For me, it's just another layer that adds to this great wizard we all fell in love with," Law commented on the speculation.
Jude Law portrayed the young Dumbledore
Jude Law portrayed the young Dumbledore

Jude Law's personal life

Following his divorce from Sadie Frost, Jude Law dated Sienna Miller for three years until she discovered he'd cheated on her with his children's nanny from his first marriage.
On the photo: Jude Law and Sienna Miller
On the photo: Jude Law and Sienna Miller
In 2008, he briefly dated model Samantha Burke, with whom he had a daughter, Sofia.
Samantha Burke and her daughter Sofia
Samantha Burke and her daughter Sofia
Shortly after his breakup with Burke, the actor returned to Sienna, but in 2011, they split for good.
Jude Law and Sadie Frost's children have grown up
Jude Law and Sadie Frost's children have grown up
In March 2015, Jude Law became a father for the fifth time. The newborn girl Ada's mother turned out to be singer Catherine Harding, who performs under the pseudonym Kat Cavelli. But the actor didn't marry Catherine. The affair lasted just one month: it started in London, continued in the Czech Republic on the set of the movie "Spy", and ended after filming wrapped.
Catherine Harding (right)
Catherine Harding (right)
In May 2019, Jude married Phillipa Coan.
Jude Law and Phillipa Coan wedding
Jude Law and Phillipa Coan wedding

Interesting facts

On his left arm, Jude has a tattoo referencing his first wife: "You came along to turn on everyone, Sexy Sadie." It's a line from The Beatles' song "Sexy Sadie."
Jude Law's tattoo dedicated to his first wife
Jude Law's tattoo dedicated to his first wife
In 2009, the actor pelted a group of New York University students who were peering through his apartment windows with oranges.
They managed to take pictures of him working out
They managed to take pictures of him working out
The godmother of his daughter Iris is a supermodel Kate Moss.
Connection – a short film starring Jude Law
In his youth, when Law was enrolled with the National Youth Musical Theater troupe, he was mistakenly placed in a female hostel because the administration thought "Jude" was a female name. The young actor didn't say anything and was about to settle into the girls' room, but they raised hell and caused a scandal, so he was redirected to a male hostel.

Jude Law is an ardent fan of the Tottenham Hotspur football club.

Jude Law Now

At the end of 2019, Jude Law appeared in 'The New Pope', the sequel series to 'The Young Pope'. According to the storyline, his character Lenny Belardo is in a coma while the Vatican searches for a new Pope (John Malkovich). Suddenly Lenny emerges from his coma, so now Catholics have two Popes.
Jude Law and John Malkovich about The New Pope
Guy Ritchie has also announced the third "Sherlock Holmes" film with the same cast (Law, Downey Jr., and Rachel McAdams), but hasn't revealed an exact release date yet. Filming had to be postponed because of Downey, who's currently working on a Marvel project.

Jude Law: latest news and articles

  • That is sad that a charming actor has problems with his personal life. A lot of kids from different woman but doesn`t have a normal stable family.
    2021-04-30 16:47:26
  • The Young Pope with Jude Law it is something special. Totally his role.
    2021-03-10 22:13:10
  • Dr. Watson performed by Jude Law is charming. The creative tandem with Robert John Downey Jr will not leave anyone indifferent.
    2021-02-21 10:21:16
  • The Talented Mr. Ripley is the best role of Jude Law In my opinion. I think after that he became popular.
    2021-02-11 18:23:45
  • Even in the age Jude Law still an idol of a millions woman. Way to go!
    2021-02-08 22:38:54
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