Bella Heathcote
| Bella Heathcote | |
|---|---|
 Bella Heathcote in November 2012 | |
| Born |
Isabella Heathcote 27 May 1987 Melbourne, Australia[1] |
| Occupation | Actress, model |
| Years active | 2008–present |
Isabella "Bella" Heathcote (born 27 May 1987) is an Australian actress. She began her acting career in 2008. The following year, she had a recurring role as Amanda Fowler on the television soap opera Neighbours. Heathcote played Victoria Winters in Tim Burton's film adaptation of Dark Shadows and Jane Bennett in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. She will appear in the upcoming films The Neon Demon and Fifty Shades Darker.
Early life
Heathcote was born in Melbourne, Australia. Her father was a lawyer.[2] She attended Korowa Anglican Girls' School. She began her career in 2008. In May 2010, she was a recipient of a Heath Ledger Scholarship.[3]
Career
In December 2010, Heathcote was cast in David Chase's film Not Fade Away.[4] In February 2011, Tim Burton selected Heathcote to play Victoria Winters and Josette du Pres in his film adaptation of Dark Shadows, starring opposite Johnny Depp, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Helena Bonham Carter.[5][6] She was later cast in Nicolas Winding Refn's thriller film The Neon Demon, which will be released in 2016.[7]
Heathcote was named as one of the 10 Actors to Watch: Breakthrough Performances of 2012 at the 20th Hamptons International Film Festival.[8] The following year, she starred alongside Max Minghella in The Killers' music video for "Shot at the Night".[9] Heathcote was part of the Spring/Summer 2014 campaign for Miu Miu alongside fellow actresses Lupita Nyong'o, Elle Fanning and Elizabeth Olsen.[10]
She has been cast as Leila Williams in the upcoming Fifty Shades Darker, the sequel to Fifty Shades of Grey.[11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Acolytes | Petra | |
| 2010 | Glenn Owen Dodds | Julie | Short film |
| 2010 | Beneath Hill 60 | Marjorie Waddell | Credited as Isabella Heathcote |
| 2011 | In Time | Michele Weis | |
| 2012 | Dark Shadows | Maggie Evans/Victoria Winters/Josette du Pres | |
| 2012 | Not Fade Away | Grace Dietz | |
| 2014 | The Rewrite | Karen | |
| 2015 | The Curse of Downers Grove | Chrissie Swanson | |
| 2016 | Pride and Prejudice and Zombies | Jane Bennett | |
| 2016 | The Neon Demon[12] | Gigi | Filming |
| 2017 | Fifty Shades Darker | Leila Williams | Pre-production |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Neighbours | Amanda Fowler | Recurring role 8 episodes |
References
- ↑ Manelis, Michelle (5 May 2012). "Bella Heathcote admits kissing Johnny Depp but says she never slept with Brad Pitt". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 May 2012.
- ↑ Kaufman, Amy (6 November 2012). "Young Hollywood: Breaking the news that acting is your calling". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 13 November 2012.
- ↑ Mitchell, Peter (14 May 2010). "Young Aussie stars shining in Hollywood". Ninemsn.com.au. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike (14 December 2010). "Bella Heathcote Lands 'Twylight Zones'". Deadline.com. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
- ↑ Swerdloff, Alexis (20 May 2012). "Bella Heathcote on Her Upcoming Role in Dark Shadows". Teen Vogue. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ↑ Fleming, Mike (2 February 2011). "Jackie Earle Haley And Bella Heathcoate In 'Dark Shadows' Talks". Deadline.com. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
- ↑ Squires, John (2 February 2011). "Filming Begins on The Neon Demon; Official Plot Synopsis". Dread Central. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
- ↑ Kilday, Gregg (7 October 2012). "'Silver Linings Playbook' Wins Audience Award at Hamptons Film Fest". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ↑ Coulehan, Erin (27 September 2013). "The Killers Give Lovers a Chance in 'Shot at the Night'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ↑ Smith, Lauren (10 January 2014). "There's an Olsen in the new Miu Miu ad campaign". Glamour. Retrieved 6 February 2016.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (5 February 2016). "'Fifty Shades Darker' Adds Bella Heathcote as Christian Grey's Ex". Variety. Retrieved 5 February 2016.
- ↑ Squires, John (5 February 2015). "Keanu Reeves and Christina Hendricks Grab Hold of Nicolas Refn’s Neon Demon". Dread Central. Retrieved 6 February 2016.