Rosamund Pike

“I wanted to be an actress since I was really, really small. I knew I didn't want to sing, and I didn't want to do music, and words were the ways I wanted to express myself.” British film and television actress internationally recognized for her roles as the villain Miranda Frost in the James Bond film Die Another Day (2002), Jane Bennet in Pride and Prejudice (2005), and Amy Dunne in Gone Girl (2014), interpretation for which she was nominated for multiple awards including the Oscar, the Golden Globe, the BAFTA, and the SAG award, all in the category of best actress. Pike studied at Badminton School in Bristol and then at Oxford University, where she graduated with a degree in English Literature. While at university, she also studied acting at Oxford University's Drama School. Pike gained recognition with her appearance in the James Bond film. This role made her stand out in the film industry, demonstrating her versatility in choosing roles and genres ranging from the lightest to the most complex, establishing herself as one of the leading actresses of her generation.