Age, Biography, and Wiki
Rebecca Ferguson was born on October 19, 1983, in Stockholm, Sweden. Her full name is Rebecca Louisa Ferguson Sundström, and she has a mixed heritage, with her mother being English and her father Swedish. This multicultural background has influenced her early life and career, as she grew up speaking both Swedish and English. As of 2025, she is 41 years old.
| Occupation | Soap Opera Actress |
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| Date of Birth | 19 October 1983 |
| Age | 41 Years |
| Birth Place | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Horoscope | Libra |
| Country | Sweden |
Height, Weight & Measurements
Rebecca Ferguson stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (170 cm), and her weight is approximately 55 kg (121 lbs). Her measurements are 34-24-34 inches (86-61-86 cm). She is known for her fit physique, which she maintains through a healthy lifestyle and rigorous training, especially for her roles in action-packed films like the "Mission: Impossible" series.
| Height | 5 feet 7 inches |
| Weight | 121 lbs |
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Dating & Relationship Status
Rebecca Ferguson has been quite private about her personal life, but she has been married to Ludwig Hallberg, a Swedish actor, since 2005. However, the couple divorced in 2015. She has been focused on her career since then and has not publicly disclosed any new relationships.
Her mother, Rosemary Ferguson, is English, and moved from Britain to Sweden at age 25. Her mother helped ABBA translate the lyrics from their 1974 album Waterloo into English and also appeared on the sleeve of the band's 1975 self-titled album. Her father, Olov Sundström, is a Swedish businessman. Ferguson took her mother's surname as her stage name. Her maternal grandmother is Northern Irish, and her maternal grandfather is Scottish.
In 2007, Ferguson gave birth to her first child, a son, with her then-boyfriend Ludwig Hallberg, a psychosynthesis therapist. After her soap opera success and the birth of their son, she moved with Hallberg to Simrishamn, on the Swedish southeast coast. In 2012, Ferguson and Hallberg taught tango together in Österlen. The couple separated in April 2015.
Since 2016, Ferguson has been in a relationship with businessman Rory St. They married in December 2018. They have a house in Richmond, southwest London, owing to its proximity to Pinewood and Shepperton studios.
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| Husband | Rory St. Clair Gainer (m. 2018) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Rebecca Ferguson's net worth is estimated to be around $6 million according to multiple sources. However, there is a discrepancy in some reports, with a figure of $15 million mentioned in early 2024. Her earnings primarily come from her acting career, including roles in successful franchises like "Mission: Impossible" and "Dune."
Career, Business, and Investments
Rebecca Ferguson's career has been marked by significant roles in both film and television:
- Early Career: She began her acting journey with the Swedish soap opera "Nya tider."
- Breakthrough Roles: Her major breakthrough came with her role as Elizabeth Woodville in the BBC miniseries "The White Queen." She then appeared in "The Red Tent" and "The Vatican."
- Mission: Impossible Series: She gained international recognition for her portrayal of Ilsa Faust in the "Mission: Impossible" films, beginning with "Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation" in 2015, followed by "Mission: Impossible – Fallout" in 2018, and "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One" in 2023.
- Other Notable Roles: Her filmography includes "The Greatest Showman," "Life," "Doctor Sleep," and "Dune," where she played the role of Lady Jessica.
- Recent Projects: She is set to reprise her role as Lady Jessica in "Dune: Part Two".
Rebecca Louisa Ferguson Sundström (born 19 October 1983) is a Swedish actress. Ferguson began her television acting career in 1999 with the Swedish soap opera Nya tider and made her motion picture acting debut in 2004 with the Swedish slasher film Drowning Ghost. She came to international prominence with her portrayal of Elizabeth Woodville in the British drama The White Queen (2013), for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Miniseries or Television Film.
From the age of 13, she worked as a model and appeared in magazines and on television commercials for cosmetic, apparel, and jewellery advertisements. Ferguson has danced from a very early age; she danced ballet, tap-dancing, jazz, street funk and tango. She taught Argentine tango at a dance company in Lund, Sweden for a few years while she continued her work on several short art film projects. Unsure if she wanted to act, Ferguson had other jobs, such as working at a daycare centre, as a nanny, at a jewellery shop, at a shoe shop and at a Korean restaurant.
Social Network
Rebecca Ferguson maintains a relatively low profile on social media, focusing more on her acting career than on building a personal brand online. However, she is recognized and celebrated by fans worldwide for her performances.
Education
Rebecca Ferguson attended an English-medium school in Sweden and later graduated from Adolf Fredrik's Music School in 1999. Her educational background reflects her interest in both music and languages, which have contributed to her versatility as an actress.
Ferguson attended an English-medium school in Sweden and was raised bilingual, speaking Swedish and English. She attended the Adolf Fredrik's Music School in Stockholm and graduated in 1999.
Ferguson came to prominence as upper-class girl Anna Gripenhielm in the Swedish soap opera Nya tider (1999–2000). She went on to later play Chrissy Eriksson in the Swedish-American soap Ocean Ave. (2002). In 2004, she made her feature film debut in Mikael Håfström's horror film Drowning Ghost and later had a guest role in Wallander (2008). Swedish director Richard Hobert spotted her at the Simrishamn town market in 2011, which led to her starring in his film A One-way Trip to Antibes, which earned her a nomination for the Rising Star award at the Stockholm International Film Festival. In 2013, she co-starred in the film Us (2013 film) alongside Gustaf Skarsgård.
