Kate Beckinsale Career Retrospective | SAG-AFTRA Foundation Conversations
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ส.ค. 2024
- Career Q&A with Kate Beckinsale. Moderated by Dave Karger.
Kate Beckinsale early established herself playing in classic and literary adaptations, some with an Austen pedigree. While still a student at Oxford she played opposite Robert Sean Leonard as “Hero” in Kenneth Branagh’s version of Much Ado About Nothing. She also won the title role in the widely admired British mini-series adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma and particular notice for her performance in John Schlesinger’s version of the Emma update, Cold Comfort Farm.
“It was from Cold Comfort Farm that I thought Kate would be perfect for the Charlotte character in The Last Days of Disco,” Stillman says, “and her role in the Schlesinger film was essentially Austen-derived. It was the first time I wrote a part with a particular actor in mind.
The Last Days of Disco would be Kate’s first American role, winning her the London Film Critics’ “Best Supporting Actress” award, and leading to stardom in America in a series of notable films including Michael Bay’s epic Pearl Harbor, the hit romantic comedy Serendipity opposite John Cusack, and the ensemble drama, Laurel Canyon, with Christian Bale and Frances McDormand.
Then began her remarkable run as the iconic action hero ‘Selene’ in the Underworld series for which she has recently completed the shoot for a fifth installment, focusing its story on the next generation of Vampires and Lycans and the war that continues to wage between the two species.
Her additional film credits include her early British film Shooting Fish, Martin Scorsese’s The Aviator, Contraband, Total Recall, Everybody’s Fine, the thriller Vacancy, Click, Jonathan Kaplan’s Brokedown Palace, Van Helsing, Absolutely Anything, and the independent dramas Nothing But The Truth, Stonehearst Asylum, The Face of an Angel, Snow Angels, and Fragments (aka Winged Creatures).
Beckinsale’s television appearances include playing in One Against the Wind for Hallmark Films. On the stage, Beckinsale has appeared in ‘Clocks & Whistles’, ‘Sweetheart’, and the National Theatre’s touring production of ‘The Seagull.’
Beckinsale, who was born and raised in London before going on to Oxford, has for some years been based in Los Angeles.
Kate is the most interesting, classy, intelligent, charming, witty and sophisticated woman I've ever seen. Not to mention a first class actress. I could listen to her voice all night long.
Couldn't have said it better...
Unlike so many beautiful actresses Kate just blows you away with her personality and her character which actually is much more beautiful than how she looks... which is insane to even imagine
She is perfect dude... same here
and she speaks russian. Thats bad ass in my book.
she is so smart & so classy I love her!!
This woman's personality, charm, humor, and wit is just intoxicating. I could listen to her forever. Doesn't hurt she's gorgeous, but she is so much more. Always loved her movies, but it's interviews like this where you get to see a glimpse of the real Kate and she just takes my breath away. I would love to meet this woman, not that I have a chance lol, but she is so amazing. We are the same age too....just say'n Kate haha!
Intelligent, gorgeous and very funny-what more could anyone want
She is so smart! I love her, I hope she will getter better and better roles, she deserves them
Really, what is there to say about Kate that hasn't been said? Gorgeous, talented, smart, educated, does all sorts of roles -- just the ultimate woman, when it comes right down to it.
We're listening to Kate Beckinsale swear like a sailor. How the hell does she do that without sounding obscene?
Ok but this was legitimately the loveliest interview ever! He just let her talk and tell such wonderful stories without interrupting her. And the questions were all truly wonderful! What a refreshing and delightful interview. I could listen to Kate tell stories all day so this was a true delight!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Agreed. I was about to same thing as well. He was such a wonderful interviewer who knew his stuff. One of my pet peeves is Interviewers who know nothing about the person they're interviewing. I know they interview a lot of people but you typically know who you are going to be interviewing and can do some research. I enjoyed this interview. Plus Kate is one of the most classy ladies ever.
Serendipity is my husband’s favorite too. He still want to watch it every time it shows on TV. Thanks, Kate& John.
The BEST film from the BEST series EVER 👍😊
even the bad words are so classy when she says them. my 15 years crush and now i understand english enough i love her even more.
"Got some child soldier abs, for free" haha, that's a great line, in a disturbing dark-humour way. Disarmingly delivered by Kate's eloquence.
That's quite an example of British dark humour
Kate is simply just perfect!! Stunningly beautiful!!
She looks incredible an I just love her accent.
Been fastforwarding through videos to listen to Kate Beckinsale. I would listen to her read books
Great interview, great interviewer and of course Kate Beckinsale. Perfection.
She channels her father in interviews. Colorful character.
She steals my heart every time she speaks.
I love her in Emma , in this luckily morality to honor Jane Austin ...
The Mickey Mouse band aid shows how seriously she takes herself. And I love that she enhances her natural beauty but isn't overly made-up with big lashes or long fake nails. She's so lovely...and so clever...
OMG this is her BEST interview! What a great person, I laughed so much and I absolutely love her and her films! I've always thought that she sings very well, also in Emma
Right? I've never seen her this animated and comfortable in an interview before. And swearing every chance she got too, lol.
A sign of a very skilled and interested interviewer. You can just tell that this man really did his homework and that he is truly listening when she is talking, which is not as easy a skill as you might think. Also he has a very calm vibe about him. I think she just reacted very positively on all that, and Kate is, from what I've seen of her, a very funny coversationalist. All you need for a good interview is to give her the space to tell her stories and you'll likely have a good interview. I think the swearing is more her actually forgetting a tad that she is speaking very publically. It feels like the way she would speak when not holding back.
Well they're both in their comfort zone - SAG-AFTRA. And not chatting on late night television just to sell a product. With that said, Kate is one of the best.
When Kate laugh suddenly little pussycat 🐈 are born... The world is certainly a better place with her in it 😍🙌👌
she is the finest wine! gorgeous, brilliant and better with age! Once Kate talks, unstopping and such a wonderful stories she has. take your time and take deep breath Kate lol.
To think that this is the daughter of Richard (underrated actor by far) is amazing as she sounds nor looks nothing like her father.
Women such as Kate (if there are any) really annoy me as they may walk into any room and COMMAND the attention of every person there, she is that Beautiful.
she soo nice!!! i love serendipity!!
she is so beautifull that you would laugh at her lamest jokes, but she accually doesn't have many.
Rare gem.
So much fun to watch her. Great lady. She would make a great friend. Perfect travelling buddy. Too bad I am so old.
Well I just paused the interview to watch the trailer for Tiptoes. This is peak early 2000s choices people. Edited to say this was such an amazing interview!
Simply amazing with accomplished strides..... Thank you for all the breaths of fresh air you bring to the big screen.
she is amazing
She is stunningly beautiful ! Bless you Kate - TREPANIC :)
Cold Comfort Farm was my favorite. It reminds me of a live action play.
Fantastic anecdotes from her first movie role. LOL !!!
If I could emulate any look of Kate's it would be this one-so effortlessly glamorous! Also, the Tiptoes trailer is outrageous, but worth the watch!
She is SOOOOO hilarious!
Love 💘 you Kathryn ❤
Mind meltingly perfect
Kate Beckinsale is a treasure. She must be protected at all costs. Idc, give her a goddamn presidential escort.
She is SO PRETTY, intelligent, and well spoken. I'd love to hang with her.
she could have done literally anything in life and had been as good as she is at anything we see her do
she has nice voice..
She's such a classy lady.
a classic beauty
She's is so beautiful..
I am a huge fan of her wit and charm so it was surprising going through her IMDB page that only a few of her films reflect just how funny she is; I must say at this point I have not seen Love & Friendship. She is very disarming and does not carry any of that celebrity bullshit baggage in any of her interviews that I have seen, why has she not portrayed someone who is funny, confident yet vulnerable and open? Then again, maybe she just like's kicking ass! ;-D
I love reading the comments of non-British men (mostly Americans) on videos with Kate Beckinsale and other posh, pretty British actresses - they lose their minds! You can imagine them having “private time” while watching these pretty ladies speak in their plummy accents! The effect is magic. It works in reverse, too. I’m English and lived in NY for a while and American girls were visibly startled when they heard me speak and I suddenly became instantly attractive after being just another guy. Hilarious!
Wonderful interview
she was f..king gorgeous and great in serendipity...
Charming ,lovely , beautiful actress i admire a lot.
In love with her looks.
I wonder as why she has stopped appearing in films.
God, I love her voice!
I love listening to her speak about absolutely anything lol. The only problem is her voice is so soothing that I start to fall asleep lol. Not saying she’s boring or anything just that her voice is full of comfort and so soothing. She should really do one of those sleep story apps that are available now lol. I love her stories and so want to hear them I just keep dozing off lol
Kate is great.
Lol she is so funny why have I not heard of her before?? I only came here because of the video where kaleesa has a crush on joey from friends and then I saw her there.
here's a completely ordinary guy who wouldn't be out of place at the water cooler in Home Depot interviewing Kate Beckinsale.
Kate is a beautiful, intelligent and funny lady.
Even when she said "fucken" its so formal and not even vulgar in the interview?
She should host a talk show!
A Delightful Young Lady ❤️
I love her voice, she's like the real Lara Croft, and just perfect in every way.
Beautiful Kate.. 😊👌✔✔☝
Perfection.
No other word comes close.
i saw NBTTruth way back when, loved it! if that's a hidden gem, i put right there w Travoltas 'Blow Out'.
She is the girl most perfect of the world
Except for the fact that she’s a (somewhat closeted) smoker is the only bummer about KB that I’m aware of.
Agreed Serendipity
Man, I love her.
KATE is the most beautiful woman in the world 💋💓💘💘💞💞💝💝😍😍🥰😉je t'aime
Kate you are looking gorgeous and butefull Loving ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😊😊😊😊
It's like a sweet and modest version of Christopher Hitchens reincarnated in the body of a supermodel!
*Obediently paused at minute **45:08** to watch Tiptoes*
Eve made perfect
I just love her
kate's complexion in tippy toes trailer is some surprise at this time.... haha
If aliens ever came to Earth Kate Beckinsdale would have to be the representative for Humanity.
actually I have the beginnings of a back story for 'nothing but the truth'... it could be one thing or the other...
Katie is very beautiful woman 😘😍
A very attractive actress!
Per wikipedia this film "is considered one of the worst films ever made", which means I gotta see it.
What an awesome human being. Imagine being at a dinner party with her and Ed Sheeran (and maybe Kristen Bell)...what an evening :-)
Tip toes has this cult following now.I have it on dvd,I’m too afraid to watch it.😂
Appaerently something big bet was going down totally unaware for me.
Can anyone explain that sometimes I feel the person who is evil person mostly are portrayed as the good person in most movies. Like cheating on your partner has been so normalised these days which I see in movies is it really this case in real life. And actors playing that role are they like this in real life as it is so normalised.
❤❤❤
I paused and watched the trailer lol
right, so for the people just wanting to hear about tiptoes here's the timestamp 26:00
thank me later i suppose, or not idk
@19:52 is it OK to call a movie worse by an actor.
Turn her mic up
27:18 Yeah! Wow! So.... that exists.
Какой у нее потрясающий Английский. Вот что Оксфорд делает с людьми...ну еще и Чехов и Русский язык.)))
Hi ... You don't know me . Allow me to reintroduced myself. My name is The Legendary Samuel Sands Jr. From Lakeport CA. Thank you for contributed.
She's even entertaining when she's not entertaining.
Her swearing is so weird, it sounds so weird cause of the way she speaks
what swear words?
@@Max-rk2bpThe ones she uses during the interview, I presume.
The more aging the more stunning ))
Peter Dinklage was in TipToes but Gary Oldman was the biggest little person??
What the hell??
Explosively Well Rounded Love Her..”Sexy Accent”.
if an alien civilization consisting of men only needs to know what the hell is this "woman" business is about - show them this video
*PLEASE GOD* read for GPS devices!!!!!!! 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Wonder if she gets tired of interviews and answering the same questions over and over again. I also never knew she was such a cusser
Yennefer of Vengerberg everybody.
One of the most beautiful women if not #1 on planet earth. 😁😁
HOT 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
i'm gonna help them. :)