Daisy Ridley Biography
Daisy Jazz Isobel Ridley was born on April 10, 1992, in Westminster, London. After training at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, she worked small television jobs and a supermarket before director J.J. Abrams cast her as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) after an exhaustive nine-month global search. Her debut as the franchise's new hero was immediately embraced by audiences worldwide.
Personal Life
Who are Daisy Ridley's parents?
Christopher Ridley, Louise Fawkner-Corbett
Did Daisy Ridley have siblings?
Yes — Kika-Rose Ridley, Poppy Ridley.
Was Daisy Ridley married?
Daisy Ridley was never married.
Did Daisy Ridley have children?
Daisy Ridley had no children.
What religion was Daisy Ridley?
Daisy Ridley was N/A.
What was Daisy Ridley's ethnicity?
Daisy Ridley was of English heritage.
Career Highlights
Movies
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015)
- Murder on the Orient Express (2017)
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017)
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019)
- Chaos Walking (2021)
- Sometimes I Think About Dying (2023)
- Young Woman and the Sea (2024)
- Star Wars: The New Jedi Order (in development)
Awards
- EE Rising Star Award — BAFTA (2016)
- Saturn Award nomination — Best Actress, Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2016)
- Teen Choice Award — Choice Movie Actress
Facts About Daisy Ridley
- Was working in a pub and a supermarket when J.J. Abrams cast her as Rey after 9 months of auditions for The Force Awakens
- Had only appeared in two small TV roles before landing the biggest franchise role of her generation
- Has openly discussed her struggles with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis
- Her performance as Rey was praised as one of the great franchise debuts in cinema history
- Is set to return as Rey in a new Star Wars film — Star Wars: The New Jedi Order — expected in 2027
Daisy Ridley Quotes
"You don't have to be defined by where you come from."
"I was a supermarket worker before this. If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone."
Legacy
Daisy Ridley joined the most famous science-fiction franchise in history as a total unknown and carried it on her shoulders for three films. Her Rey is one of the defining heroines of 21st century blockbuster cinema, and her return in Star Wars: The New Jedi Order signals her continued importance to the franchise.
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Last verified: 2026-06-15