Gemma Arterton: Biography in Details
Who is Gemma Arterton?
Gemma Arterton is an English actress who is immensely popular for being an actress in the James Bond film ‘Quantum of Solace’ whereby, she played the role of Bond Girl Strawberry Fields.
Her recent significant role was as Gretel in the 2013 film ‘Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters’.
Who are the parents of Gemma Arterton?
Gemma was born to Sally-Anne, a cleaner, and Barry Arterton, a welder in Gravesend, Kent, United Kingdom. She was born on February 2, 1986, and was raised by her parents in a poor family.
Her nationality is English and her ethnicity is mixed (English, German, and Jewish).
Talking about the educational background of Gemma Arterton, she attended the Miskin Theatre at North West Kent College en Dartford and later, moved to the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).
She learned to dance there and established a strong foundation for her to pursue a career as an actress.
Gemma Arterton: Career, salary, and net worth
Gemma Arterton initiated her career during her days in drama school as a small actress in ‘Capturing Mary’. Her stage debut, Television Debut, and Film Debut were as Rosaline in Shakespeare’s ‘Love’s Labour’s Lost, as Elizabeth Bennet for ‘Lost in Austen, and as Kelly Jones in the 2007 film ‘St Trinian’s.
Gemma Arterton got numerous acclaims from the fans and critics which motivated her to perform even better in her further performances. So, in 2008, she got her breakthrough and acted as the Blonde Girl in the James Bond Film Quantum of Solace’ which she was awarded ‘The Empire Award for Best Newcomer.
Similarly, she played the role in films like ‘Clash of the Titans and ‘Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time’. Also, in 2013, she got another breakthrough to play the role of Gretel in the film ‘ Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters’. Now, she is working on ‘Vita & Virginia’ as Vita Sackville-West which is under production.
Her net worth is $12 million as of 2022. But her salary and other incomes are not disclosed.
Gemma Arterton: Rumors and Controversy
Gemma Arterton disclosed that she was once told to lose weight by Hollywood producers for a film and the whole experience was traumatic for her.
She also mentioned in 2015 that she was not happy playing the role of Bond Girl.
Body Measurements: Height, Weight
Gemma Arterton has a height of 5 feet 7 inches and a weight of 68 kg. Her body stats are 35-28-37 inches. She has brown hair and brown eyes.
Is Gemma Arterton active on social media?
Gemma Arterton is active on Facebook and Instagram but not on Twitter. She has over 22.7k on Instagram and has more than 294.1k followers on Facebook.
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Gemma Arterton's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|
| 2024 | February | Friday |
| 2025 | February | Sunday |
| 2026 | February | Monday |
| 2027 | February | Tuesday |
| 2028 | February | Wednesday |
