Young Photos of Keira Knightley

See photos of young Keira Knightley during her early career as an actress.

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English actress Keira Knightley has been a star on the silver screen since her breakthrough role in Bend It Like Beckham. Since then, Knightley has starred in many acclaimed films and iconic period pieces, including the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy, Atonement, Pride and Prejudice, and more. Her stellar performances have received several awards and an Academy Award nomination. Here, L'OFFICIEL has put together a few of Knightley's best looks and moments from her during her early career as an actress.

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Young Keira Knightley at the 'Bridget Jones's Diary' premiere, 2001.

Keira knightley in a deep v black dress

Keira Knightley attending the 'Bend It Like Beckham Premiere,' 2002.

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Young Knightley looking radiant at the Oscars Party, 2003.

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Keira Knightley looking stunning in all white in Dublin, 2003.

Keira knightley wearing a jacket and jeans

Keira Knightley attending a lecture, 2003.

Keira knightley wearing a black and white polka dot dress

Keira Knightley at the Asprey Flagship Store opening in NYC, 2003.

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Young Keira Knightley on Bond St., 2004.

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Knightley attending the 'King Arthur' NYC premiere, 2004.

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Keira Knightley at the 'King Arthur' European premiere, 2004.

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Knightley attending the 'Pride and Prejudice' UK Premiere, 2005.

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Keira Knightley at the Toronto Film Festival, 2005.

Keira knightley wearing a black shimmery dress

Keira Knightley at the premiere of 'Domino,' 2005.

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Young Knightley at the "Pride and Prejudice" NYC premiere, 2005.

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Keira Knightley in all white at the British Independent Film Awards, 2005.

Keira knightley wearing white on a red carpet

Keira Knightley at the Golden Globe Awards, 2006.

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Knightley at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, 2006.

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Knightley at the Academy Awards, 2006.

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Knightley attending her birthday party, 2006.

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Knightley at the 'Pirates of the Carribean' premiere.

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Knightley arriving at 'Pirates of the Carribean' premiere, 2006.

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