Kate Beckinsale Biography and Career Highlights

Kate Beckinsale is a British actress born on 26 July 1973 in Chiswick, London. She is the daughter of actors Richard Beckinsale and Judy Loe. After early roles in independent films, her breakthrough came with the 2001 war epic Pearl Harbor, followed by starring as Selene in the successful Underworld franchise, which together have generated over $450 million worldwide.

In addition to action titles, Beckinsale has appeared in dramas such as Love & Friendship, romantic comedies like Serendipity, and stage productions. She has earned nominations from Critics’ Choice and won a National Film Awards UK honor. Reports list her net worth at about $20 million. Beckinsale resides in the upscale Brentwood neighbourhood of Los Angeles, where she owns a 3,600‑square‑foot home valued at roughly $3.6 million.

Her personal life has included high‑profile relationships, notably a marriage to director Len Wiseman and a partnership with actor Michael Sheen, with whom she shares a daughter, Lily Mo Sheen. Recent updates indicate she is currently single.