Emerald Fennell

Emerald Lilly Fennell, born in 1985, is an English actress and filmmaker whose career spans television and film, marked by critical acclaim and accolades including an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay for "Promising Young Woman." She first rose to prominence through period dramas like "Albert Nobbs" and "Anna Karenina," then gained widespread recognition for her roles in "Call the Midwife" and "The Crown." As a writer-director, Fennell's work on "Killing Eve" and her directorial debut earned her multiple Emmy nominations and cemented her status as a versatile and incisive storyteller. Her recent projects include the musical "Cinderella" and the psychological thriller "Saltburn," showcasing her evolving range and narrative prowess.