On social media, many viewers discussed Keira Knightley’s age and were stunned after realizing how old she really was in “Pirates of the Caribbean”.
On the Reddit platform, a viral post showed many fans discussing their surprise after discovering Keira Knightley’s age when she played her character in “Pirates of the Caribbean.”
Keira Knightley has left fans stunned, as they recently discovered how young she was when she starred in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise.
Many were astonished to learn that Keira Knightley was only 17 when she took on the iconic role of Elizabeth Swann. This revelation has sparked a flurry of reactions online.
The success of Pirates of the Caribbean in 2003
Back in the 2000s, the internet was not well developed, and there was no Netflix. Social media was in its infancy. However, many admit that the early 2000s were a golden age for cinema, with “Pirates of the Caribbean” as proof.
The blockbuster “Pirates of the Caribbean” launched in 2003 and became one of the biggest global franchises of the time.
This blockbuster achieved huge success, featuring not only hilarious performances and iconic moments but also a memorable soundtrack.
Elizabeth Swann, played by British actress Keira Knightley, was a key factor in this success. Recently, fans have been shocked to learn just how young Knightley was during the filming.
Fans react to Knightley’s age
On social media, a user named @boonotlou18 revealed Keira Knightley’s real age during the filming of Pirates of the Caribbean.
The post has the caption: “Fun Fact: Kiera Knightley was only 17 during the the recording of Pirates of the Caribbean.”
The post read: “During the recording of Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Kiera Knightley who played Elizabeth Swann was only 17. I find quite surprising as well as the fact she is 34 years old now; since I first watched this film around 10 years old. Also her mother traveled with her to every shooting location, from LA to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.”
Many fans assumed Knightley was in her early to mid-20s when she starred in the film. The truth—that she was only 17—has left many in disbelief.
The post quickly went viral and sparked discussion on social media.
In the comment selection, many viewers shared their shock about Keira Knightley’age age in Pirates Of The Caribbean. While others reflected on their own age at the time, expressing surprise that Knightley was younger than they thought.
One person said: You could ‘shock’ and ‘horrify’ and ‘scar for life’ a gen z by sneezing too loudly in public.
A second wrote: Yes yes, she was 17 going on 18, bloom was 25 and depp 39, depp wasn’t her love interest.
While a third commented: I think a lot of people don’t realize how *young Keira Knightley was when she broke out.
Another addd: She was also in Love Actually around the same time, that came out in 2003 so she was 18 or possibly 17 when it was shot. It’s arguably weirder there (at least from today’s perspective). She plays the bride that the best man is in love with…
Knightley’s other roles at 17
Knightley’s achievements at such a young age were not limited to “Pirates of the Caribbean.” In the same year, she also starred in “Love Actually,” further showcasing her talent.
Fans have marveled at her ability to deliver such iconic performances while still a teenager.
The success of “Pirates of the Caribbean” brought Knightley immense fame, something she has described as both a blessing and a curse. In a 2016 interview with Variety, she spoke about the challenges of dealing with fame at such a young age, saying, “I found it pretty horrific. I’m not an extrovert, so I found that level of scrutiny and that level of fame really hard.”
She also reflected on the pressures of being in the spotlight while still maturing: “It was an age where you are becoming, you haven’t become, and you need to make mistakes. It’s a very precarious age, particularly for women. You’re in some ways still a child. It was traumatic, but it set up the rest of my career.”