What is Kelly Macdonald’s Net Worth?

Kelly Macdonald, a Scottish actress, has a net worth of $8 million. She is best known for her roles in “Trainspotting”, “Nanny McPhee”, “Gosford Park”, “No Country for Old Men”, and “Brave”.

On television, Macdonald had a supporting role in “Boardwalk Empire” and won an Emmy Award for her performance in “The Girl in the Café”. She also starred in “The Victim” and had main roles in “State of Play”, “Giri/Haji”, and “Line of Duty”.

Macdonald’s career began when she auditioned for the role of Diane in “Trainspotting” after seeing an open casting session advertised in a paper while working as a barmaid in Glasgow.

Kelly Macdonald’s Early Life and Education

Kelly Macdonald was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1976 and raised in Newton Mearns. Her parents divorced when she was young, and she was brought up by her mother, a garment sales executive. Macdonald attended Eastwood High School and graduated in 1993. She has one brother named David.

Kelly Macdonald’s Film Career

Kelly Macdonald landed her first major film role in Danny Boyle’s “Trainspotting” as Diane Coulston. She went on to star in “Stella Does Tricks,” “Cousin Bette,” and “Elizabeth.” In 1999, she appeared in five films, including “My Life So Far” and “Tube Tales.” In the new millennium, Macdonald had roles in “Two Family House,” “House!,” and “Some Voices.” She also had notable parts in “Strictly Sinatra” and “Gosford Park.” Macdonald gave a critically acclaimed performance in the Coen brothers’ “No Country for Old Men,” earning a BAFTA nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She has since appeared in “The Merry Gentleman,” “Choke,” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2.” In 2012, she voiced Princess Merida in Pixar’s “Brave” and played Dolly Oblonskaya in “Anna Karenina.” Her other notable credits include “Special Correspondents,” “Goodbye Christopher Robin,” and “Puzzle.”

Throughout her career, Macdonald has worked with a range of directors and appeared in a variety of genres, from crime to comedy to animation. Her versatility and range have made her a sought-after actress in the film industry.

Television Career

Kelly Macdonald first appeared on television in the 1996 film “Flowers of the Forest.” She returned to the small screen in 2003 with roles in “Brush with Fate” and “State of Play.” Macdonald won an Emmy Award for her role in “The Girl in the Café” and played Margaret Thompson in all five seasons of “Boardwalk Empire.” She also appeared in “Black Mirror,” “The Child in Time,” “The Victim,” “Giri/Haji,” and played DCI Joanne Davidson in “Line of Duty.”

Kelly Macdonald’s Marriage and Separation

Kelly Macdonald married Dougie Payne, the bassist of the Scottish rock band Travis, in August of 2003. The couple had two sons together and lived in New York City, London, and Glasgow. However, Macdonald and Payne eventually separated in 2017.

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