Age, Biography and Wiki
Ridley’s path to stardom began with small roles on British TV shows such as "Casualty" and "Silent Witness," before landing the role that would make her a household name. She studied at the Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, graduating in 2010.
| Occupation | Actress |
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| Date of Birth | 10 April 1992 |
| Age | 33 Years |
| Birth Place | London, England |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | England |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Daisy Ridley stands at 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 meters) tall. Her weight and body measurements are not officially disclosed, but she is known for her athletic build, which was evident during her physically demanding role as Rey in the "Star Wars" films.
In 2016, Ridley revealed she had been diagnosed with endometriosis and polycystic ovary syndrome at age fifteen, requiring her to undergo multiple laparoscopic surgery procedures. She states that her condition left her feeling low in self-confidence due to acne which followed. In 2023, Ridley was diagnosed with Graves' disease, which gave her a racing heart rate, weight loss, and fatigue, among other symptoms.
Following the 2016 Teen Choice Awards, which paid tribute to victims of gun violence, Ridley posted on both Instagram and Facebook an anti-gun violence message. Her post prompted backlash from the public, with critics accusing Ridley of hypocrisy in reference to the violence depicted in her Star Wars films. Because of this, she deleted her social media accounts, but briefly returned to Instagram, claiming the reason for the deletion was because she had "a busy few months ahead [and] so wanted less distractions". She reiterated this statement in 2017, saying that social media is "highly unhealthy for people's mental health," including hers. Ridley further commented on the topic in a 2019 interview, vowing never to return to social media. She said:"I honestly think now with social media and stuff...it's great to have freedom of expression, but I do feel like people think opinions have so much weight... I don't really think bad vibes should have the sun shone on them. [...] It's dangerous. [...] It's great in that respect for people who are in serious and dire situations to be able to be communicating, but for the most part I think — no, no, no."
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Dating & Relationship Status
Ridley is known to keep her personal life relatively private. Reports indicate she is in a relationship with actor Tom Bateman as of recent years. Details about their relationship are not extensively publicized, reflecting Ridley’s preference for discretion regarding her private affairs.
She is the youngest of three daughters born to Christopher Ridley, a photographer, and Louise (née Fawkner-Corbett), who works in internal communications for a bank. She has two older sisters, Kika Rose and Poppy Sophia, as well as two older half-sisters. Her mother's family, the Fawkner-Corbetts, were landed gentry with a military and medical background. Her paternal great-uncle, Arnold Ridley, served in the military as well. He separately forged a career as a playwright and actor (and is best remembered for playing Private Godfrey in the sitcom Dad's Army). Arnold Ridley's brother, Daisy's grandfather, John Harry Dunn Ridley, OBE, was head of the Engineering Secretariat at the BBC from 1950 to 1965.
Ridley began filming her scenes in May 2014 at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire, and prior to the film's release in December 2015, she appeared at the launch of a set of Star Wars postage stamps issued by the UK postal service Royal Mail, with her character Rey featuring on a stamp along with the droid BB-8. With international revenues of over $2 billion, The Force Awakens was a major box-office hit and the highest-grossing film of 2015. Her performance received critical acclaim, with Richard Roeper describing her portrayal as "a breakout performance" and adding "[Harrison] Ford has a terrific father figure chemistry [shared] with Ridley and [John] Boyega".
Ridley resides in Primrose Hill, London. Since 2017, she has been in a relationship with actor Tom Bateman, whom she met on the set of Murder on the Orient Express. In January 2023, during the Sundance Film Festival, Ridley confirmed that she and Bateman had married.
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Net Worth
Daisy Ridley maintains a presence on social media platforms such as Instagram (@daisyridley), though she is not highly prolific compared to some of her peers. She uses social media to share professional updates, personal insights, and occasionally engages with fans. Her online presence is characterized by authenticity and a down-to-earth demeanor.
Education
Ridley studied at the Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, a prestigious institution for young performers, where she graduated in 2010. Her time there helped hone her acting, singing, and stage performance skills, providing a strong foundation for her transition to professional acting.
In 2021, Ridley co-starred in the film Chaos Walking, an adaption of the young-adult novel by Patrick Ness. She played Viola Eade, opposite Tom Holland who played Todd Hewitt. The film was released on 5 March 2021. The film had been delayed occasionally due to poor test screenings that followed the film's reshoots, and later due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It received negative reviews and was a box-office flop.
