Date of Birth: April 16, 1984
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Biography
Claire Elizabeth Foy is a celebrated English actress, best known for her remarkable portrayal of Queen Elizabeth II in the critically acclaimed Netflix series, “The Crown.” Born in Stockport, England, Claire grew up in Buckinghamshire and later attended Aylesbury High School. She pursued drama at Liverpool John Moores University and subsequently trained at the Oxford School of Drama, graduating in 2007. Claire made her screen debut in the supernatural thriller series “Being Human” (2008) and gained early recognition for her role as Amy Dorrit in the BBC series “Little Dorrit” (2008). However, it was her performance in “The Crown” (2016-2017) that catapulted her to international stardom, earning her a Golden Globe Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. Her filmography also includes notable roles in “First Man” (2018), where she played Janet Shearon, the wife of astronaut Neil Armstrong, and in “The Girl in the Spider’s Web” (2018), where she took on the iconic role of Lisbeth Salander. Claire’s versatility as an actress has made her one of the most respected talents in the industry.
5 Interesting Facts about Claire Foy
1. Claire Foy won the 2018 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series for her role in “The Crown.”
2. She had to learn horseback riding and etiquette to accurately portray Queen Elizabeth II.
3. Claire Foy was diagnosed with juvenile arthritis and had to undergo treatment as a child.
4. She starred alongside Ryan Gosling in the biographical drama “First Man,” which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2018.
5. Claire Foy made her stage debut in the play “DNA” at the National Theatre in London.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Claire Foy
1. “I’m not somebody who believes that darkness is something to be hidden from. There’s always going to be light and dark in any character.”
2. “The only reason I am an actress is that I was told I wasn’t good for anything else.”
3. “I’ve never been someone who’s particularly attracted to darkness. I’ve always been attracted to the light.”
4. “I’m not going to hide away from my imperfections. I think they’re what make us who we are.”
5. “I think you should always be curious and always try new things.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Claire Foy is estimated to be around $4 million.
Children
Claire Foy has one daughter, Ivy Rose Moore, born in March 2015, with her ex-husband, actor Stephen Campbell Moore.
Relevant Links
1. [Claire Foy – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2946516/
2. [Claire Foy – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Claire_Foy
3. [Claire Foy Wins Emmy – YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2YbMZ0eZmw
4. [The Crown – Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/80025678
