Transcript: Our Chat with Oscar nominee Keira Knightley
No wonder Keira Knightley seems perfectly cast in "Pride & Prejudice." Turns out she's as feisty and down to earth as her character Lizzie. "Anyone calls me Miss Knightley and I'll be pissed off!" she roared at Envelopers with a cybersmile during out chat session on Feb. 12. The Oscar best actress contender revealed how she heard the news that she'll at the Kodak Theatre on March 5: "I was in bed when I heard of the nomination, just been on a night shoot on 'Pirates,' and promptly fell asleep again woke up three hours later giggling!"
SaraSidle85: ooh she's here
yobeeone: hi keira
Tom O'Neil: Welcome, Keira. The fast rush of questions at you must be scary, but thanks for putting up with the chaos.
Herman: Hello Keira!
MMad: Keira: what was it like working with Matthew MacFadyen?
Keira Knightley: Hey how are you? This is terrifying!
Barbossas-Pearl: Oh yes, i want to thank her for doing this for us * smile *
Jason T.: Keira! Your name being called as a Best Actress Oscar nominee was the highlight of the morning announcements!
Tome6: Hi Keira. Thanks for warming us up here in the Northeast. I was wondering where you were and how you heard you were nominated for an Oscar. You must have been so excited.
Swan Song: Keira... We are not that scary *shifty eyes*
Barbossas-Pearl: It's not an easy task with so many people :D
PaddyFilm: Keira your the most effortless actress of our generation
Tom O'Neil: Having become so successful so fast in "popcorn" pix like "Pirates" and "Beckham," how did you get such a great snooty role in a literary class like "P&P."
Keira Knightley: Thank you Jason. Can I just apologize for bad spelling?
yobeeone: bad spelling means you fit right in. lol
Keira Knightley: I went for an audition and they gave me the part.
Unleashed™: KEIRA KNIGHTLEY WILL YOU MARRY ME ? ? ? ?
Tom O'Neil: How is your interpretation of Lizzie different from the BBC version and the book version? Some critics say you're more "kick ass" -- true?
Keira_Fan: Keira, i would like to thank you for inspiring me to become an Actor. because before that i was doing rubbish at school and was going no where, now i have landed my 1st small flim role
Buhda: Keira I'm Single
KeiraForever™: keira do u believe in love at first sight or shall i walk past u again ;)
Keira Knightley: As soon as you read P&P you cant help but see Lizzie as yourself, so anyone that plays the part will do it differently.
Keira Knightley: And thanks for all the marriage proposals!!!
MORAG 1: Keira- Are you excited to work with Francois Girard? I loved his movie.
Tom O'Neil: But how differently? What did you give her a new interpretation?
PaddyFilm: Keira have you seen any of your fellow nominees performances?
Buhda: Keira I have you been to any of your fan sites
Keira Knightley: Very excited to work with Girard... have you seen The Red Violin? It's amazing.
PaddyFilm: And do you except to win?
Keira Knightley: No, I don't expect to win the Oscar, but amazing to be nominated.
Unleashed™: NO WORRIES KEIRA, I WAS BEING ASERIOUS BOUT THE MARRIGE PROPOSAL
MMad: what will you wear to the ceremony?
Simintel: Keira how did you learn of your nomination?
Buhda: Does your mum think you are going to win
porter448: Keira, who would win in an argument...Domino or Elizabeth Bennett?
Keira Knightley: I was in bed when I heard of the nomination, just been on a night shoot on "Pirates," and promptly fell asleep again woke up three hours later giggling!
Keira Knightley: My mum doesn't think I'm gong to win, and she's now getting pissed off at me.
isy_lizzy: keira can u please tell me hello? please...hugs and kisses Isy Lizzy
Keira_Fan: Just so you can see this i am going to CAP IT, THANK YOU BECAUSE YOU MADE ME WANT TO BECOME AN ACTOR AND NOW I AHVE JUST LANDED A SMALL FLIM ROLE, IF IT WERENT FOR YOU IT WOULD OF NEVER HAPPEN so Thank You
Keira Knightley: Hello Isy_lizzy.
Keira Knightley: * smile *
MMad: Why is your mum getting annoyed?!
Keira Knightley: Mum annoyed cuz she says she's being supportive.
VersusVillain: LOL
SaraSidle85: good greif
jazz: KEIRA,can I ask a question?
monkaholic: Are you excited for the luncheon tomorrow??
Liera: Keira - are the film festivals fun? You went to Sundance last year didn't you?
Keira Knightley: go Jazz
Keira Knightley: film fests are terrifying...cuz it's all so in your face
Keira Knightley: swag is good tho
jazz: Im dyslexic, too and would like to act but am scared. Whats your advice?
jazz: I might slow the rest of crew down.
Keira Knightley: jazz -- go slow and always ask for the script b4 your audition, and just go through the script. you'll be fine
Keira Knightley: takes some time
EBennet: Do you still audition? What do you think of when you enter an audition?
jazz: Thank you.
Keira_Fan: Keira i've been offred a movie role but i have to learn to speak french, And i have an audtion but no sciprt, what would you do?
Keira Knightley: EBennett -- don't audition as much, I like it when I have to fight for a role tho...like it when odds are against me
Keira Knightley: Keira _ Fan -- PANIC!!
Herman: Keira! How was it like acting against the great Mickey Rourke?
Simintel: Keira, is this the most chaotic you have ever seen?
Melleh: Keira- I swear because I'm either angry, sad, happy or surprised. For what reasons do you swear?
Keira Knightley: YES, very chaotic
Jason T.: Keira is def mature- and radiant
Keira Knightley: For what reason do I swear -- it's a family tradition, need no reason!
Moon: Hey Keira, have you played any footie since Bend It Like Beckham? * smile *
random_thotz: Keira, can you confirm the role of Anne Boleyn in the near future?
Keira Knightley: Mooon - no footie, am so unfit, I wheeze when I run stairs
Keira Knightley: No confirmation on Ann Boleyn
MMad: What was it like working with Matthew MacFadyen?
Keira Knightley: MMad -- love M MacFad
PsychoBaggins: Keira, I'm sure you will need some much needed rest for filming the Pirates sequels, what are your plans after?
isy_lizzy: r u filming in italy for Silk?
PaddyFilm: When do you start filming Silk Keira
Keira Knightley: SILK -- yes will be in Italy
buhda: Keira hi
Keira Knightley: hi buhda
PaddyFilm: When do you start
Ashmiester: Of the films you've worked on, which was the most challenging for you and why?
Darv: Keira you were born the same day as my daughter ( March 26 ), will you say hello to her, she loves Bend it like Beckham the best....she's 11
Keira Knightley: Silk starts in April
lexiluna: hi keira, Which is your favourite character of the ones you've played and why?
Keira Knightley: Darv -- daughter's name?
Keira_Fan: Are you speaking French in slik, stupid question...
Darv: Lindsey
Keira Knightley: Eliz Bennet and Domino are my faves -- they're different and fun
Jessestlr: What can you tell us about Joe Wright? Judging just by this film, he seems to be an exciting new director.
Keira Knightley: English in Silk
Keira Knightley: I love Joe Wright, think he's a genius and a good friend
MMad: Would you ever learn another language for a role?
Keira Knightley: no French accent in Silk
Melleh: Just a random question; when you go grocery shopping, do you make a list?
Fliss: Is there any particular director you'd love to work with in the future?
Keira Knightley: MMad -- would love to learn another lang.for a role
MMad: Learn Welsh!
Keira Knightley: No list for grocery shopping! Spur of moment only
David Young: Fell in love with you after seeing you in Pride and Prejudice – your performance was sublime, beautiful, stunning – and that was your first leading role! So how do you see your career path developing now?
Keira Knightley: David Young -- have no idea about career path, go with the flow
jazz: Why you turn down LAMDA?, Keira
Keira Knightley: just happy to be nominated, never thought it would happen
Keira Knightley: Jazz -- never auditioned for LAMDA
mashka: Have you chosen your dress for the Oscars?? Greeting from Germany * smile *
Jason T.: How many gowns do u think ull be trying on before the Academy Awards?
tom*: Keira, you're a good sport to put up with this. It's pretty intimidating.
Keira Knightley: Jason T -- hopefully millions of gowns
MORAG 1: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE BOOK
Keira Knightley: MORAG -- fave book is War & Peace
KeiraForever™: KEIRA PLZ ANSWER MEH - HAVE U MET LEE EVANS?
Buhda: Keira are you going to buy the Vanity Fair
Keira Knightley: Lee Evans question -- who is Lee? The comedian?
KeiraWeb.com: Talking of War & Peace, would you play Audrey Hepburn in a biog if you were offered the part ?
Unleashed™: yeah keira lee evans is the comedian
DrStrangelove: are you going to shoot " The Other Boleyn Girl"?
Keira Knightley: Vanity Fair gave me the issue...makes me giggle
EDouglas: Keira: How glad are you that you took on this dream role despite your original trepidation about playing Lizzie? Does the Oscar nod make the decision sweeter?
Tome6: Keira are you gonna present at the Oscars
Darv: Keira, my daughters name is Lindsey and she says to tell you she loves ALL your movies, not just B.I.L.B.
Keira Knightley: The Other Bolen Girl has not been scheduled
Herman: KEIRA, HOW WAS IT ACTING WITH MICKEY ROURKE AND CHRISTOPHER WALKEN?
Keira Knightley: No presenting at Oscars. too frightened
Elizabeth Hencher: You looked beautiful in vanity fair. I think it's very brave of you to pose like that.
VSW: Keira - what are some of the actors u admire the most?
Chris Manfra: Keira are you planning on living in America someday as a resident full time?
Keira Knightley: Herman -- love Mickey Rourke and an honor working w/ Walken
crazy4savvy: did u enjoy working with Orland and Depp
Keira Knightley: Chris Manfra -- no plans for America. I'm a London girl
monkaholic: Are you excited about the nominees luncheon tomorrow??
Melleh: If you could, would you change your name?
Keira Knightley: crazy4 - luv working with Orlando and Depp...good friends. we have a laugh
isy_lizzy: how was working with carey mulligan and talula?
Keira Knightley: melleh -- no, I quite like my name
Keira Knightley: Mulligan and Tallulah really close friends
strawberrybumfluff: Keira, are you getting pissed off with everyone calling you Keira instead of Ms Knightley?
Herman: Keira, I have been sitting for ages trying to come up with something to say, and here it goes: Not only are you the prettiest ever, but you are also one of the greatest actresses in the world. when i saw Pride & Prejudice I had a tear in my eye for the first time since i was 6 and saw The Champ. You deserve every bit of that Oscar! Hope You Get It!!!
PaddyFilm: ARE YOU AN OSCAR VOTER KEIRA
Keira Knightley: anyone calls me Miss Knightley and I'll be pissed off
Keira Knightley: * smile *
VersusVillain: lol
Keira_Fan: Keira are you glad that West Ham are doing really good in the prem?
MMad: Keira: do you go to the theatre?
Keira Knightley: Herman -- that's nice
MMad: or the cinema?
Keira Knightley: can't vote on Oscars, not a member of Acad
monkaholic: Keira, are you excited about the luncheon tomorrow??
Ruta-1994: Keira, did you read the book "Pride & Prejudice" before or after you signed on to the movie?
Keira Knightley: nominees' lunch tomorrow should be fun, don't know what i will say to anyone
Unleashed™: keira wat was it like working with Adrien Brody in the Jakcet?
Ruta-1994: Keira, did you read the book "Pride & Prejudice" before or after you signed on to the movie?
Keira Knightley: ruta -- been obsessed by the book since I was 7
Michael Bluth: Keira How Old Were You When you did the Hole
Keira Knightley: Adrien Brody is a great actor
SaraSidle85: hey keira shout out to you cause my screen keeps freezing
OOGABOOGA: IS IT AN HONOUR TO NOMINATED WITH FELLOW BRIT JUDI DENCH?
Keira Knightley: 15 when I did The Hole
KeiraWeb.com: Do you have any talk shows lined up apart from Ellen this week ????
Liera: Keira - you should have a fun time on the Ellen DeGeneres show on Friday! Looking forward to it!
Keira Knightley: Great honor to be nominated w/ Judi, she's lovely
Keira Knightley: just Ellen
strawberrybumfluff: I love Judi Dench
Guru: Keira - Do you plan on ever hosting Saturday Night Live?
Ruta-1994: Keira, have you seen the other nominated actresses in your category?
BW06: have u written a speech?
Keira Knightley: NO SNL plans
evieelizabeth: I just want to say that you are an amazing actress and I admire you for being so down to earth with your fame!
porter448: I think I screwed things up with the whole "Miss Knightley" shinangens...
Keira Knightley: haven't seen Charlize Theron or Felicity Huffman in the Caribbean!
Aiken Idin: Keira, who will you attend the Oscars with?
Tony Hooten: Keira will you have a speech ready when you win the oscar or just wing it?
Keira_Fan: Keira you support West Ham right? i hope so
Melleh: When you pose for photographers at premiers or award shows, what is going through your mind?
Keira Knightley: Yes, get nervous going down the red carpet.... no speech ready for the oscarss
Keira Knightley: yes, support West Ham, but haven't been keeping up this season
Thomas Walden: What career do you think you would have if you were not an actress?
Keira Knightley: yes, computer is freezing all the time sorry!!!!
Melleh: When you see yourself on tv or on the movie screen, do you get freaked out?
fabianw: REESE WITHERSPOON COULD STEAL YOUR OSCAR?
Tome6: you will look great on the red carpet Keira
Keira Knightley: Thomas W -- I don't know if not an actress
Chris Manfra: Keira I like your dominant side in the film Domino are you also that dominant when you go out...
Keira Knightley: Fabian -- I think she already has got it!
Darv: Keira, what's your favorite dessert?
porter448: I think you have a chance Keira, at winning the Oscar
rosajg: which is your favorite classic actress???, have you heard that some people say that you have something of Audrey Hepburn...
Keira Knightley: Fave dessert is sticky toffee pudding...and they are dragging me away to next interview... so sorry, you've been wonderful. Bye!!!
David Young: Fingers crossed for 5th March - you win with the people that count -you were the only nomination to get a cheer!
Barbossas-Pearl: BYE
bizenya: love you!
Boomer: Thank you very much, Keira.
Dear Keira Knightley,
I am a huge fan of you in Pirates of the Caribbean, but I just wanted to let you know that I think you might be a bit skinny. I don't mean to be rude or sound annoying, in case you hear this advise a lot, but it's not right to starve yourself. I just want make sure that you are healthy and happy. If you ask me, I say that the prettiest girls are the ones who eat their food. I hope that you'll understand what I'm trying to say, and also, I'm sure many women need their chocolate.
Posted by: Chelsea Scott | June 04, 2008 at 08:05 AM
This is madness....poor girl...how brave of her to go into something like this...all the respect!!! :D
Posted by: DizzyMissLizzie | October 03, 2007 at 01:40 PM
keria yoo are the best actress i have ever heard of plz dnt quit acting jst because people they blame you for ur skinny image be true be what yoo have always dreamed to be, you inspire others keep it going. lets face it your better than any other celeb who jst cares about themself you aare the one who inspries me to want to be an actor just hope i can get there! i hope you win the best actress you desrve it by most
Posted by: jes | August 29, 2007 at 11:17 AM
Keira seems so nice. I think it's great to see an actress actually being nice to her fans.
Posted by: Codee | August 21, 2007 at 12:38 AM
I love you Keira.
Posted by: Shan | May 20, 2007 at 05:14 PM
i love you keira, i love you, i love you very very very very much. you are my everything
Posted by: kate | March 24, 2006 at 10:08 AM
Reese has got PLENTY ot votes!!
Posted by: Mike | February 14, 2006 at 08:37 AM
Keira... From the first moment I stared into your eyes I found myself tracking you all over the screen. When I quickly learned that P & P was an English movie I though how am I going to understand the cockney. We'll you solved that problem because your language was pure, concise and I hung on every word... every line... every smile. You are so beautiful and you have left me without desiring anyone else in my life. I shall be mateless but satisfied if I can watch your reruns or new films as the come out. Haven't seen a close up of your Vanity Fair cover with Scarlett Johannsen but it looks so much like great art from a distance. Keep up the good work. If you're ever down San Clemente way and want to do a little sailing... look me up, I'm in the book. Sincerely, Steve Burt - San Clemente, CA
Posted by: Steve Burt | February 14, 2006 at 03:20 AM
Have not seen Keira in P and P but am currious, Does her nomination affect Resse W in Walk the Line? 2 young starlets, grabbing the majority of the glory in films that most thought would benefit their male counter parts. Will Ms Knightley pull votes from Reese and aid Ms Huffman (my choice) in winning the Oscar?
Posted by: D Stewart | February 13, 2006 at 08:12 PM