Vanessa Nuala Kirby, born on April 18, 1988, is a talented British actress who gained global acclaim for her role as Princess Margaret in the Netflix series “The Crown” (2016–2017). Her portrayal earned her the BAFTA TV Award for Best Supporting Actress and a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series. Kirby further solidified her reputation with her powerful performance as a woman grappling with grief in “Pieces of a Woman” (2020). Her outstanding acting in the film earned her the Volpi Cup for Best Actress and a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress.