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Keira Knightley may be one of Hollywood’s most glamorous stars, but at home, she’s just a “mom” to her two adorable daughters, Eddie and Delilah. With husband James Righton by her side since 2013, thePirates of the Caribbeanstar has often kept her family under wraps, though she occasionally shares insights on the heartwarming chaos of raising kids.
From sharing her daughter’s impressive knack for raiding her Chanel-filled closet to opening up about dyslexia, a condition that she and one of her daughters share, Knightley’s take on parenting is refreshing and real. Whether it’s juggling Hollywood glamour or bedtime stories, the Knightley-Righton household continues to brim with love and laughter. So, who are the lucky girls growing up in this stylish and star-studded world? Let’s meet Eddie and Delilah.
Edie Knightley Righton
Kiera Knightleyand James Righton first became parents in 2015 when they gave birth to their first child, daughter Edie. Well, according to her mom, she’s nothing short of a genius. Knightley once gushed about her daughter withPeoplestating,
She’s great in every way. She’s obviously a genius, and obviously the best child in the entire world. And very well made. But yeah, I’m very lucky. She’s great. She’s totally great.
From her charming personality to her perfectly timed wit, Edie’s been keeping her famous parents entertained since day one. For instance, take her first curse word, which she dropped during the 2016 US election night chaos when Donald Trump won. Talk about timing! And the second? Well, that’s a memorable F-bomb that came after her dad narrowly avoided a car accident, Edie calmly asked, (as perPeople)
It was one of those country roads where it’s a blind corner, and suddenly there’s another car coming. The brakes got put on and there wasn’t a crash, but there was a silence just afterwards and this little voice went, ‘Daddy, is that when you say f—?’
Equally amusing and impressive, isn’t it? Knightley also clarified that she was polite and had never spoken of such swear words, admitting that it came twice and at perfect timings.
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And when it comes to Edie’s mom’s Hollywood career, surprisingly, her interest is non-existent. EvenThe Nutcracker, a film she visited the set of as a toddler, didn’t make her watch list. And you know what was Knightley’s take on this? She revealed toPeople,
She is completely uninterested in seeing me in any way at all on television, which is completely fair enough. I think that’s very healthy.
After all, being Knightley’s kid doesn’t mean you have to love the spotlight. Not only doesn’t love the spotlight, Edie’s all about dreaming big, and sometimes, wildly. At one point, she told her mom she wanted to be a dentist, which left her parents on their toes, and other times, well, she wanted to be a gorilla, wild enough, right?
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Nevertheless, let’s be honest, whether Edie grows up to fill cavities or live her best gorilla life, she’s already one of a kind.
Delilah Knightley Righton
Keira Knightley and James Righton’s youngest child and second daughter, Delilah, made her grand entrance in 2019, and she’s been keeping things lively ever since. From the very beginning, Delilah was eager to explore her own trail. While most babies are content crawling, this little powerhouse started walking before her first birthday.
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Delilah’s early days were anything but ordinary, with much of her babyhood spent in pandemic lockdown. Knightley shared how her older sister, Edie, then 4, took full advantage of being stuck indoors by zipping around their baby sister nonstop. The result? A very mobile Delilah who wasn’t about to wait for anyone to catch up.
During an appearance onTonight Showwith Jimmy Fallon, Knightley told the host about the surprise,
The baby, who I thought would be [sitting] and very easy to look after for quite a while, at 9 months, just decided to get up and start walking. I think, at any other point, if we hadn’t been locked down, I would’ve been like, ‘Whoa, my kid’s a genius!’ And as it was, I was just like, ‘Sit the f— down. We are not ready for this, as well.’
Now at 5 years old, Delilha is all about embracing Disney+ life as Knightley shared with People thatEncantohas taken over their household, with We Don’t Talk About Bruno on repeat.
How Did Keira Knightley and James Righton Met?
Keira Knightley and James Righton are proof that love stories can start with a bit of chaos and a lot of charm. ThePride & Prejudicestar met the British musician in early 2011 through a mutual friend at a dinner party, but in reality, it wasn’t the dinner party vibes you’d expect.
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In an interview withThe Guardian, Knightley recalled their first meeting and revealed that they met through their mutual friend, Tim, and not Alexa Chung. She even admitted to being “very drunk.” Meanwhile, Righton also recalled their first meeting in an interview with theNew York Post, sharing that his wife had never heard of his former band, the Klaxons. He said,
She’d never heard of us. Keira was in America when we were having our moment in the sun in the UK, so she was oblivious. But over the years, she came to loads of gigs and loved ‘Surfing the Void.’
The couple got engaged after a year of dating after Righton got down on one knee and asked Knightley to marry him.
When Did Keira Knightley and James Righton get married?
Keira Knightley and James Righton’s wedding was as effortlessly chic as you’d expect from this stylish couple. The pair tied the knot in 2013 during a charmingly intimate ceremony at the town hall in Mazan, a picturesque commune in France’s Provence region. Though it was low-key and sweet, lasting just about 30 minutes with only close friends and family present. A witness toldPeople,
Keira looked beautiful. She wore a very pretty, very elegant dress.
TheAtonementstar kept things unconventional for her big day as she opted to rewear a tulle Chanel dress she had donned before. But that wasn’t the only celebration. The couple also held a secret second ceremony just for friends. And this time, Knightley attired a stunning custom Valentino gown adorned with pink roses. In an interview withElle UK, Knightley reflected on her second dress sharing,
I wore it for the ceremony we had just for our friends, in a wood, because you have to have flowers on a dress in a wood.
Despite her dreamy dress and wedding looks, Knightley also admitted that she didn’t exactly grow up imagining herself as a bride. She once revealed toTimeOutthat her “hippy” parents only wed to secure a mortgage.
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Knightley said,
My parents are deeply hippy. They got married because it was the only way they could get a mortgage at the time. I grew up with them going, ‘Don’t know why you’d ever get married.’ And then we did. It’s nice. It’s been fun. Until it isn’t and then you get divorced! Fingers crossed for the future.
Luckily, fun seems to be their thing. Together, they’ve built a low-key but love-filled life, keeping their family mostly out of the public eye. And look at the two beautiful daughters who have brought a new level of joy (and chaos) to their lives.
How did Keira Knightley’s Kids Affect her Career?
Keira Knightley is reportedly embracing motherhood with the same passion she brought to her acting career. The 39-year-old has taken a step back from her high-powered Hollywood life to prioritize her daughters. While speaking with The Times, Knightley shared how becoming a mom has shifted her career priorities. She said,
I couldn’t go job to job [abroad] now. It wouldn’t be in any way fair on them, and I wouldn’t want to. I’ve chosen to have children, I want to bring them up, so I’ve had to take a major step back.
For Knightley, the choice was clear, motherhood comes first. This decision has reshaped her approach to work, with the actor now favoring roles that allow her kids to stay settled in school and ones that don’t take an emotional toll. She further explained in the interview,
I’ve been really surprised in the past few years about what I’ve said no to. I’ve wanted it to be more pure entertainment and maybe that’s because I’ve needed that. I keep being offered things about children dying or about mothers dying. Can’t do it.
Not only this, Knightley also reflected on her time in blockbuster franchises likePirates of the Caribbean,revealing while the movie skyrocketed her to fame, she’s not keen on revisiting that hectic lifestyle with “insane” hours.
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Looking ahead, Knightley is open to exploring new creative avenues like producing or directing, but not just yet. She said,
The world is an interesting place and there are other things in it I’d like to discover. I’m aware I’ve been doing the same thing for a very, very long time,
Having been in the industry since her breakout role inBend It Like Beckhamat 16, Knightley is taking a thoughtful pause to focus on what truly matters.
Samridhi Goel
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