Keira Knightley Reveals Why She Was Embarrassed by Bend It Like Beckham | The Tonight Show

Keira Knightley talks about what her kids think of Pirates of the Caribbean, her first acting gig at 6 years old and exploring the story of the Boston Strangler from the female gaze in her movie Boston Strangler.
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[@benedictchinweuba5820]

I don't think people quite understand how brilliant this actress is.

[@stefstuff2563]

shes so underrated i swear

[@LuLuLive]

Agreed. We do 👏 👏 👏

[@FadeToBlack888]

wooden actress

[@BryanCostner]

When it comes to period movies, she's the queen right there

[@user-uh1dd2jb2p]

She's great actress.. her fans know

[@KareenEvelyn]

SHE'S FINALLY BACK!!! I thought she was done with Hollywood! I'm so happy to see her in screens again, she's one of my favorite actresses of all times!

[@VKat]

I think she just took time off to be a mum. A-list actors don’t usually quit Hollywood (unless you’re Daniel Day Lewis 😅)

[@beatrizfaria3156]

She said that Hollywood made her sick, in mental health terms, so she takes breaks sometimes

[@happyinhi7192]

How could they not talk about Pride and Prejudice? She was nominated for an Oscar for that!

[@sathyantinku9177]

One of my fav.

[@BryanCostner]

You know, I wanna see her talk about her Pride and Prejudice cast mate, gushing on them to just make sure they're still friends lol 😂 Keira is pretty close friends to Carey Mulligan and Rosamund Pike

[@ilsole_777]

I never tire of this film.

[@nanlars2323]

Those tv show talk show interview they only talk about what their doing at the time to promote the work

[@whitewave09]

Funny I think of her as Keira Knightly in Bend it like Beckham and as Elizabeth Bennet in P&P - break out roles come with their own love I guess

[@BryanCostner]

She may be embarrassed by Bend It Like Beckham but I do a soft spot for that movie in my childhood and I still enjoyed watching it. She's amazing in it, it was my first introduction to her before her Pirates movies

[@susanhughan2198]

I couldn’t agree more with you 💯

[@fardilhusain]

Facts here.

[@sundawg911]

I didn't get the impression she was. She talks about it quite lovingly in other interviews. i think the ppl around her at the time felt embarrased about it tho. She also said she would support a sequel cause the original script had the two leads as lesbians and she has stated she would have loved to have that.

[@somebody4244]

I haven’t seen it since it was released and now I feel like going back to it 😊

[@starrynitebaka]

I was a teenager. I absolutely love that movie. Couldn't get enough of it.

[@timmyclary0122]

Kiera Knightly as Elizabeth Swann is best pirate in the world!

[@wolfkingofficialmusic]

Apart from she wasn’t a pirate lol

[@velia4819]

@@wolfkingofficialmusic She became a pirate

[@RoguePlanett]

@@wolfkingofficialmusic she's the pirate who stole our hearts.

[@wolfkingofficialmusic]

@@velia4819 one doesn’t simply ‘become a pirate’. It’s in your blood.. like captain ma’fn Jack sparrow !

[@steele8280]

@@wolfkingofficialmusic she wasn’t just a pirate but a pirate leader.

[@meshzy13]

Keira is and will always be my fav actress. Her acting is out of this world, so glad she is slowly making a come back.

[@RobertLicheli]

She really is Out of this World Actor.

[@jamespittman]

I love Keira Knightley she is a great actress.😀

[@jordyvero6725]

earzzz

[@yorha2b278]

Her puss-puss smells like peach.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Marine Soldier Everybody Knows

[@rajbow1]

+1

[@fardilhusain]

She may be embarrassed by bend it like Beckham but I love that movie. Watched it many times as a kid.

[@emiliesmith9545]

She never said that she was embarrassed she said that those around her found the idea of the film embarrassing

[@wittleMermaid13]

@@emiliesmith9545 Yeah, this video's title is misleading/incorrect. Great movie.

[@neen42]

Watched it several times as an adult

[@andyandys5356]

​@@emiliesmith9545 many people just post comment from reading the title and don't even watch the video

[@washurhands5079]

I love her. I’ve watched pride n prejudice so many times

[@TheBrandiElizabeth]

I loved it so much when I first saw it that I watched it three times in the same day!

[@TaraZsun]

I can pretty much recite the whole thing lol so i get you

[@wongbenyb2679]

No body sees that

[@AlexandraK1]

That film was nothing like the book. I was so disappointed.

[@Elizagwenie]

I was named after that movie and the book 💕

[@c.h.5389]

I love her! She adds something special to every film that she's done. She really embodies the role that she's playing.

[@RobertLicheli]

I Completely agree; She becomes the character; She's Out of this World AMAZING.

[@marialewis6432]

I have missed her ... Outstanding actress for the ages ... She is lovely, can sing like an angel, and enjoy every film she has ever done ❤️

[@imshadi]

Everything about Keira is to be loved. Her talent, her beautiful smile and her attitude. Always enjoy her interviews!

[@John-re2qw]

You must be oddly referring to Kyra Sedgwick because this is Keira Knightley. What did you watch and read?

[@ShahidKhan-ke8fe]

Who's Kyra?

[@brandonpetersen5710]

My first celebrity crush from Pirates of the Carribean. 15 years later and I still absolutely adore this woman.

[@aweirdredguy3885]

Me too❤

[@allisonle8596]

Pride and prejudice is my favorite movie. She was brilliant in it. She’s an amazing actress

[@randallaquino1979]

I love this woman since I watched her in Pirates of the Caribbean. I mean she's truly a funny, pretty and lovely person

[@iadiramorales68]

Ohhh man I’ve missed her. She made my best romantic/drama movie, love it, still watch it about 1,000 times❤❤❤

[@BFFR5150]

Bend It Like Beckham is one of my FAVORITE movies!!💯🥰 Also REALLY love The Duchess! She has always been one of my favorite actors since I was a child! Highly underrated! Absolutely love her❤️

[@manal-sb1zk]

A class act and an exceptionally talented actress. Nobody could've been a better Elizabeth

[@PokhrajRoy.]

She’s absolutely fabulous! One of my favourite Period Drama Queens 🔥

[@BryanCostner]

The last movie I watched that has her in it was Misbehaviour. Probably one of the most underrated performance she has given, if anyone hasn't seen it. I highly recommend you should. Jessie Buckley was an absolute scene stealer in that movie, Keira was great in it

[@xmarine73]

Went and watched it... it was great! Cheers for that!

[@greatdane4920]

Yass Keira was great in Misbehaviour.

[@daryl772003]

That's on my list. I need to watch it soon

[@nicholasgarrick8855]

Love every film Keira knightly is in she such a amazing actress so talented, and very likeable not to mention absolutely beautiful.

[@DarkDennis1961]

Do you remember 2004? King Arthur?

[@John-re2qw]

Obviously you also like the movies that Keira Knightley is in as well.

[@DarkDennis1961]

@@John-re2qw i think she is outstanding 👏

[@starryeyeschick]

I saw Bend It Like Beckham in theaters and many times since. It was not the first Keira movie I saw - that would be Princess of Thieves - but it’s certainly my favorite. Parminder Nagra deserves recognition, too - it was her movie, after all. 😊

[@pownbnull]

Honestly Parminder Nagra didn't get as much attention even though she was the star because she was not s certain color that sells

[@starryeyeschick]

@@pownbnull which is a disgrace, honestly.

[@twobluestripes]

I love Parminder and loved her stint on ER a couple years after Beckham. She and Keira had such great chemistry, would love to see them work together so many years later!

[@starryeyeschick]

@@twobluestripes that would be so fun! I’d love to see that! And yes, she was amazing in ER! She’s actually why I started watching and still remains my favorite character. Neela is the best! And Abby! Love their friendship.

[@Poetic_Justice1962]

Keira Knightley never disappoints.

[@nanlars2323]

Keira is a superb actress I have watched all of her movies I never get enough of her. She pretty down to earth kind of girl very simple well-spoken calm demeanor and always looks good.

[@carcoma1367]

I can't understand why this fantastic actress doesn't have an Oscar yet. She deserved it for Lizzy Bennet's performance and now just needs another good role and script. Worse and younger actors got one already. It's kind of unfair! She is literally one of the best living actresses in the world! She's stunning in Boston Strangler btw

[@DuhAverageJoe]

I attended the taping for this earlier today. It was great seeing her in-person!

[@twobluestripes]

I love her imitating the things her daughters say to her. Nothing like like your own kids to keep you humble!

[@Woo435]

You kidding me?? I LOVED the movie when I was a kid. I’m 28 now and I still enjoy watching it.

[@classiccinemac9480]

Keira is truly the best!! One of my favorite actresses ever!! She is filled with so much talent and heart and I absolutely love her films 🙌 My favorite film of her is Atonement as her performance was very captivating and I was impressed by the achievements she has made indeed! Love you Keira!! ❤️

[@joycetenio3353]

I just love Keira Knightley so much! I´ve lost count as to how many times I watched Pride and Prejudice!

[@abbeyekrut9528]

I have to say, Kiera will always be my favorite in Atonement!! It’s my all time fav!!!

[@reckonerwheel5336]

Talented, beautiful, grounded, intelligent, doesn't take herself seriously, elegant yet fun... One of the few celebrity actors I feel like I can really respect and love.

[@TheBrandiElizabeth]

I've been an OG fan of hers ever since I saw a little known movie called Princess of Thieves in which she played Robin Hood's daughter as a teenager

[@natmanprime4295]

I saw that film when it came out, I had no idea lol

[@seidenschnabelfederflugel5441]

I'm so happy to see her again. I love her. 😍

[@baobao-yd4lx]

I just finished watching "Boston Strangler", Keira Knightley is SO great in it!

[@JavierGonzalez-lp3ke]

She played Elizabeth Swann (Pirates), Pride and Prejudice, Love Actually, Bend It Like Beckham, and now this project; her depth is there. Seeing her here, briefly, as a person shows more depth to her altogether

[@ellenhantzsche-yk6lw]

She was also in The Imitation Game. Brilliant movie, great performance(s).

[@geoffreyfeinberg9792]

She's a good actress. She grown as an actress since Pirates of the Caribbean. I remember her saying she was tired because of the long work hours and her character arc.

[@Nayops23]

^ Keira’s so talented & stunning as always♥️👏🏼

[@jeaniebeanie6]

She is exceptionally talented! I want to see her in more things, in bigger projects. But I suspect it's her own choice to do smaller, quieter films. She probably turns down a lot of offers. At the height of her fame and popularity, she was everywhere. I think she grew tired of it and decided to step back. I really wish to see more of her though.

[@heyitsjazz1397]

Bend it like Beckham is one of my favorite films. It was just so good and not boring at all

[@greatdane4920]

Keira is just so lovely! Can't wait to see the Boston Strangler.

[@key_sii_]

Have been in love with her since about 15 years ago, still looks great Keira!

[@PragmaticPerson]

My favorite Kiera Knightly movie is Begin Again! Although I haven’t seen some of the others. Now I’ll have to go see the Beckham and Pride movies!

[@tiffanyb.7596]

She’s so fun! Thank you for the video! ✨

[@weegancupcake]

Super misleading title. She’s actually quite proud to be part of that film. It was her friends who said it ‘sounded’ embarrassing.

[@rajbow1]

it is both. her speech and her speaking. inspiring. quite naturally.

[@Fireinherveinzz]

I love this woman more than words

[@judymowatt4264]

I loved her in King Arthur. She played Guenevere, the warrior.

[@mariacastillo5625]

Amazing actress… so humble in interviews. Delectable. ❤

[@bellabrieeee]

I missed her so much!! Love Keira Knightley.

[@ariasereti0084]

I love her so much!! such a good actress!

[@Asya_msc]

Oh, she is my favorite. I watched all movies with her 💛

[@20legendClaire]

Bend it like Beckham is Keira’s best work, not that the others are not great but it’s so iconic, be proud girl.

[@nzndana]

the title is misleading, she wasn't embarrassed by it, was explaining on why people thought it was embarrassing

[@ayelyaypyaymoe]

i just love her and her smile so much

[@Loli_yaUcyaune]

She’s so smart, talent and beauty I just admire her so much❤️

[@oOcitizenOo]

Wish she was given more great roles.Such a good and talented actress deserve them!

[@arkude]

Loved bend it like Beckham! All time favourite. Parminder nagra did so well as did Keira. But she disappeared into oblivion after a few appearances while keira went on to become the star she is. I do love Keira. Clearly speaks of the times when there were no big roles for the likes of Parminder despite her talent.

[@JuiceMyRandomness]

I loved her in The Jacket, Silent Night and Misbehavior!

[@siro4239]

Jimmy is a very good interviewer! I enjoyed their talk!

[@ilsole_777]

Love and admire this actress! ❤️

[@alexism7902]

This interview makes me love her even more

[@literature3209]

She is great actress. She did amazing in pride and prejudice

[@miriza2]

She’s just so amazing 😻 ❤

[@erikpedersen5488]

Such a great actress. Love her!

[@jayjaz1873]

Beautiful and brilliant! How did she not win the Oscars for pride and prejudice. Perfection

[@blacky3911]

I literally love all of her movies & acting and since of fashion

[@Nightingale34]

Aw love Kiera. So pretty. Thanks Jimmy Fallon! 😊

[@billyllewis]

She’s so flipping beautiful.

[@CM-pf1xc]

BEND IT LIKE BECKHAM is AMAZING!!!!!! It’s literally my favorite role of hers. I love her when she just playing a regular person. and also Chandra is amazing

[@baibhabbibhar5180]

Oh man I forgot how much I loved her.

[@no-pn7yp]

I just love this woman💜

[@josefinag11]

La amo por siempre 💝

[@despinalid]

Omg I‘m so happy to see her again ❤

[@marsspacex6065]

As a teenager Keira was my first celebrity crush I love this woman she is beautiful.

[@melindacasaresgil8908]

She's lovely!!! 🌸

[@dorayantz3649]

Never seen her for quite some time. Glad to see Keira back. 😍🤩

[@lynnlearn7140]

She is so stunning and his work too, and the show always keeps My attention i appreciate that, thanks for this

[@anthonys.8569]

The first two pirates are amongst the best blockbusters ever. Pride and Prejudice is a very good one as well.

[@evns7142]

Haven’t seen one bad comment about her. She’s amazing. Queen Kiera!

[@jigyboy267]

Still have Bend it like Bekham memories fresh loved her and that movie ❤️

[@sshaw71]

Time to rewatch season 4, yay!

[@oliviapilson]

Hearing Keira talk with an American accent feels illegal cause she has played so many quintessentially British characters (she still kills it though)

[@hectorr6299]

Loved her in Offial Secrets what a performance.

[@PistachioDean]

Okay so I actually really loved her in the Nutcracker. I just found it so amazing how she could do that voice/accent throughout the whole movie

[@LYA10100]

Keira my love, she's so beautiful and a truly amazing actress!

[@OutOfAHatOffacc]

I really love Keira Knightley ♥️♥️♥️ she's one of the best actress, I really do wish more people recognize her. She's brilliant from the moment the first time I ever saw her. She doesn't have any social media but I really do hope more people will love her movies cause she really is enthralling.

[@ronweasley1354]

“But don’t worry, you’re not anymore” lol

[@think_motivation]

Great actress 😍very pleasant to watch

[@0xluffy]

I thought she look so amazing in pirate of the Carribbean. I love her character so much!

[@infernas]

Everytime I see Keira Knightley I always remember that Pirates scene in Singapore where she had to remove all her weapons, some from unbelievable places. 😂

[@hera8909]

I love Bend It Like Beckham. It’s a shame that it didn’t do much for Parminder Nagra’s career.

[@mione134]

She was great on ER.

[@appu___]

Sadly she is a POC and hollywood did not cast anyone of Asian Heritage in prominent roles those days, if it was released right now she would've hailed as the next big thing hollywood

[@davidfairweather3301]

@@appu___ this is correct. I think it was good for her though as it allowed to branch into American television which isn’t all that common still for actors coming for the UK

[@gothgurl81]

Wow, Keira can do a really great American accent. Good for her. Bend It Like Beckham was good, I loved it, especially in that scene when she was accused as a lesbian, lol.

[@James-hs3tu]

2:05 😂😂😂😂😂. Your not ANYMORE 😂😂😂😂😂 Got ME

[@may.k_me]

I watched Keira when I was a kid and Bend it like Beckham came out. Loved it and had complicated feelings about her. Watched the Boston Strangler and enjoyed it. Good movie.

[@MurfFromCanada]

I think my favorite movie performance of Keira's is The Jacket, I watched that movie so many times.

[@constructenglish1]

Keira Knightly is so underrated. She is a fine fine actress. She also seems like such a lovely, down to earth person despite being one of the most beautiful women

[@InterestedCitizen]

Loved her in the movie called A Dangerous Method.

[@orianamandi]

I LOVE THIS WOMAN!!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@tylerhackner9731]

Love her!