Love story, science fiction and a bit of English humor are the components of the series "The Living Book of Jane Austen." The script writer took the plot of the writer very frivolously. But fans of the novel “Pride and Prejudice” were not at all upset. A television film has gained widespread popularity. And the performer of the lead role - Jemima Ruper - became a real star. The article deals with the actress, her creative career, as well as the most famous project in her filmography.
early years
British actress Jemima Ruper was born on October 24, 1981 in London. Her mother is the famous television journalist Alison Ruper. Cousin Steven Filippovich - director. About the other relatives of the actress, almost nothing is known.
Jemima was the only child in the family and, having matured, admitted in an interview that she often felt lonely in childhood. From an early age, she dreamed of becoming an actress, and at the age of nine she explicitly stated this to her mother. She, in turn, was rather skeptical about her daughter’s venture, advising the girl to dream of a more stable future.
Mother hoped that Jemima would become a doctor or lawyer. But not an actress. The hopes of Alison Ruper, as you know, did not materialize. Why is a woman whose profession was indirectly related to cinema, so biased towards acting? At that time, Alison Ruper worked closely with the actors and knew how difficult it was for them to live.
However, Jemima was so fascinated by acting that she did not back down from her own goal. Moreover, she persuaded her mother to take her for testing to the children's film studio.
At the age of twelve, the future star made her debut in the films The Higher Mortals and Willie's War. In 1996, Ruper starred in The Famous Five, which earned her several nominations for prestigious awards. But real glory was yet to come.
Active filming in the movies did not prevent the girl from graduating with honors from a prestigious private school, although she often had to skip classes. After that, she successfully entered college, where she received an academic award in the field of art. At the age of nineteen, Ruper acquired her first property - a small house in a suburb of London.
"Black Orchid"
Jemima Ruper became known in cinematic circles after participating in the filming of a film by Brian De Palma. "Black Orchid" - a film adaptation of the eponymous work of James Ellroy. Jemima Ruper played with such famous actresses as Rose McGowan and Scarlett Johansson. But it was a small role. An English actress became a real star after four years. Before telling about the brightest film work of the heroine of this article, it is worth listing the most significant projects in which she took part.
Films
Jemima Ruper has played in the following films:
- "City Gothic."
- "Purely English murders."
- "Love in a cold climate."
- "A Sound of Thunder".
- "Sweet feelings."
- Freaky Bots.
- "The silent witness."
- “The time of your life.
In 2008, the English actress received a central role in the serial film "The Living Book of Jane Austen." And the very next year, along with Kelly Brook, she played a horror movie called Hotel Caledonia.
The Jane Austen Book Revived
Jemima Ruper gained worldwide fame precisely thanks to this series. The novel "Pride and Prejudice" was filmed more than once. Guy Andrews, in order to distinguish himself from his colleagues, created a unique script based on the famous plot.
The main character, played by Jemima, is an ordinary girl named Amanda. At leisure, she enjoys reading, especially the works of Jane Austen. But being especially impressionable, she so closely perceives the experiences of the heroine of her favorite book that one day, having entered the bathroom, she finds a girl there, the vestments of which clearly indicate that she arrived from afar. Namely - from the nineteenth century. The unexpected guest is Elizabeth Bennett.
And after a meeting of a literary heroine with a fan of creativity Jane Austen, something unimaginable happens. Girls change places. Amanda falls into the days of Jane Austen. And Elizabeth remains in the 21st century. The audience will learn about how Miss Bennet lives in modern Hammersmith in the final series. Three parts of the film are dedicated to Amanda's travels through Austin. Moreover, the girl not only meets and communicates with the heroes of the novel, but grossly violates the plot of the work. In addition to Jemima Ruper, actors like Alex Kingston, Elliot Cowen, Hugh Bonneville, Tom Riley, Morven Christie, Gemma Arterton played in the series.
Theatre
Jemima Ruper took place not only as a movie actress. She devotes a substantial part of her time to the theater. Her most famous work is her role in staging Her Naked Skin at the Royal National Theater.
Personal life
The actress carefully protects her personal life from the annoying attention of the press, however, periodically in foreign publications there are articles that talk about her non-traditional orientation. At the moment, it is known that Ruper lives with actor Tom Mison, but the couple does not comment on their relationship.