Gemma Arterton is an English actress, activist, and film producer. She is one of the biggest stars in the British and American film industry. Her name is often considered in the top-ranking actresses of the world. Arterton is also on record as being a prominent supporter of the "Time's Up" a movement against sexual harassment, "ERA 50:50", and "MeToo" movements. She has also established her name in the theatres of the UK. Tired of uninspiring parts, Gemma Arterton set up her own production company in 2016 and now only accepts roles that depict 'real' women.
Gemma Arterton was born on 2 February 1986 at North Kent Hospital in Gravesend, Kent, England, the UK. Gemma Christina Arterton is her birth name and her zodiac sign is Aquarius. Her nationality is English while her ethnicity is white. She was born to her father, Barry J. Arterton, who is a welder, and her mother Sally-Anne Heap who runs a cleaning business. She has a younger sister named Hannah Arterton who is also a well-established English actress. Gamma was raised up in Gravesend where she attended Gravesend Grammar School for Girls. Due to her interest in acting, She enrolled at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), from which she graduated in 2008.
Gemma Arterton began her acting career in the year 2007.
She made her professional stage debut playing Rosaline in Shakespeare's Love's Labour's Lost at the Globe Theatre in 2007. The same year, she made her big-screen debut in the comedy film "St Trinian's". Her breakthrough role was playing Bond Girl Strawberry Fields in the James Bond film "Quantum of Solace" which was released in 2008.
Her blockbuster films include "Clash of the Titans" (2010), "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time" (2010), and "Hansel & Gretel: Witch Hunters" (2013). Gemma has also played her role in small films such as "The Disappearance of Alice Creed" (2009), "Tamara Drewe" (2010), "The Escape" (2017), and "Vita and Virginia" (2018). Lately, she has portrayed the role of Alice Lamb in the movie "Summerland" which was released on 31 July 2020. She will be seen playing the role of Polly in an upcoming spy action comedy film "The King's Man" which is scheduled to be released on 26 February 2021.
This beautiful actress made her marital status "married" in the year 2010. She married her fiancé Stefano Catelli in Andalucia, Spain on Saturday in 2010. However, the couple separated in 2013 and finalized the divorce in August 2015. Currently, she is married to her fiance Rory Keenan. After dating for nearly two years, Gemma and Rory tied their wedding knot in a private marriage ceremony held at exclusive Ballybeg House in Co Wicklow on 15th September 2019. Their wedding ceremony was probably attended by her family members and close friends. Talking about her past relationship, she dated animator John Nolan from 2007 to 2008 and in 2008, she was romantically linked with Spanish stuntman Eduardo Munoz, whom she met on the set of the film "Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time".
The 34 years old bond girl has a well-maintained slim body which is hourglass-shaped. She stands 5 ft 7 inches tall and weighs 68 Kg. 34-27-37 inches is her body measurement. Furthermore, she wears a 38B (US) size Bra, 8(US) size dress, and 8.5 (US) size shoe. Her hair color and eye color both are Dark browns.
Gemma Arterton has able to make a huge fortune from her acting career. During her 13 years long film journey, she has already appeared in many American and British films. She has also played a role in several blockbuster movies and she was paid a handsome salary for her role. She has her own production company called "Rebel Park Productions" from where she generates a hefty amount of income. Furthermore, she adds income in her yearly salary through her endorsement earnings. Gemma owns a mansion in London and has an impressive collection of cars which includes an Audi A4, Audi A8, New Mercedes E class, Mercedes S class. As of 2020, her net worth stands at $13 million from her total career earnings.