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Keira Knightley has had a consistent run in Hollywood mainly starring in period dramas or historical epics. With films such asPride and Prejudice, Atonement, Never Let Me Go, A Dangerous Method, Anna Karenina,andThe Imitation Game, Knightley has been able to carve a niche for herself with narratives stemming from period settings or real-life historical events.
She has also starred in various commercial projects including her most famous role as Elizabeth Swann inThe Pirates of the Caribbeanfranchise. She is a very versatile actress who can convincingly portray any role given to her.
One of her most joyful films was the 2013 musical comedy-dramaBegin Againwhich she starred alongside Mark Ruffalo and Adam Levine. Although the film was a big hit for Knightley and the crew, it seems she didn’t get along with the director of the film John Carney who had some harsh things to say about her.
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John Carney Apologized to Keira Knightley After Criticizing Her Work Ethic
John Carney who directedKeira Knightleyand Mark Ruffalo inBegin Againdid not have kind words to say about Knightley. He criticized her supermodel lifestyle and her inability to sing. He later issued an apology onX, acknowledging his embarrassment and calling himself an idiot for his actions.
From a director who feels like a complete idiot.pic.twitter.com/vfO8m4U2Hl
— John Carney (@jayceefactory)August 10, 2025
Keira Knightley accepted the director’s apology and addressed the comments made by him and why they didn’t get along onBegin Again. (toIrish Central)
“I was sort of thrilled. I’ve been called many things in my life, many worse things – but I’ve never been called a supermodel. Thanks! It was a very difficult shoot. We didn’t get on. It’s just a thing that happens sometimes and I say that with no blame. It takes two to tango. I think we can both be very proud of ourselves for the film that we made because it’s difficult when a lead actor and director don’t get on. And I don’t think you could tell that from watching the film. Begin Again is a wonderful film. It didn’t do what we hoped. So there was a level of disappointment attached.”
Begin Againwas a huge box office success grossing $63 million against a $8 million budget. Both parties can settle their difference and enjoy the success that it has had. Also, the film has become a fan favorite in recent times, so more the reason to celebrate.
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John Carney Called Keira Knightley A Supermodel Who Can’t Sing
John Carney, prior to the apology had harsh things to say about Keira Knightley while working together onBegin Again, in which she starred alongsideMark Ruffalo. He toldIndependent
“Keira has an entourage that follow her everywhere so it’s very hard to get any real work done, and so I was very ready to come back to Ireland and make films that nobody cared about who was in it or any of that crap.I think the real problem was that Keira wasn’t a singer and wasn’t a guitar player and it’s very hard to make music seem real if it’s not with musicians.
And I think the audience struggled a little bit with that in Begin Again. And as much as I tried to make it work I think that she didn’t quite come out as a guitar-playing singer-songwriter. So I really wanted to work with musicians and actors that could play their instruments properly and sing and stuff like that. I’ll never make a film with supermodels again.”
Knightley recently starred in the filmBoston Stranglerbased on the real-life serial killer who killed 13 women in 1960s Boston. Audiences can buy or rent Knightley’sBegin Againfrom YouTube and experience a joyful film about music and friendship.
Also read:“I don’t think she’s ready”: Keira Knightley’s $65M Movie Director Said She’s ‘Not a Real Actor’, Forced to Apologize
Sources:X,Irish Central,Independent
Rahul Thokchom
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Rahul Thokchom is a senior content writer at Fandomwire who is passionate about covering the world of pop culture and entertainment. He has a Masters Degree in English that contributes to the richness and creativity in his works.
