Kate Beckinsale

Kate Beckinsale, born in 1973, rose to prominence during her Oxford University years with a role in "Much Ado About Nothing." Her breakthrough came in the early 2000s with "Pearl Harbor," followed by a string of films including "Serendipity" and "Click." Since the "Underworld" series, she has gravitated toward action roles, though she also shone in the period comedy "Love & Friendship," earning critical acclaim. Beckinsale's diverse career spans television, with notable turns in "The Widow" and "Guilty Party," alongside high-profile films like "Van Helsing" and "Total Recall.