Kate Beckinsale / Kathrin Romany Beckinsale

Born on July 26, 1973 (London, England, United Kingdom).

A decade and five epic films of the Underworld saga made Kate Beckinsale an icon of supernatural action — a sleek, nocturnal force moving through shadow with balletic precision. Clad in black latex, she hunted vampires, werewolves, and every creature that also enchants actresses like Kristen Stewart and Teresa Palmer, both of whom later wandered into their own supernatural worlds with similarly haunted poise.

Meanwhile, her parallel warrior — and friendly rival in pop-culture mythology — Milla Jovovich waged her zombie apocalypse in another cinematic universe, drawing an invisible line between them: two queens ruling different corners of the night. Even Emma Stone might be considered a playful interloper into this battleground — her Zombieland persona a chaotic echo of the undead-filled realms Beckinsale and Jovovich dominated with leather, guns, and unflinching resolve.

And long before Selene became a legend, Beckinsale brought fierce, unforgettable charm to Van Helsing (2004), sharing the screen with Hugh Jackman. That connection quietly links her to actresses like Rebecca Ferguson and Scarlett Johansson — women who also played opposite Jackman, though in worlds of icy illusions, sci-fi reckonings, and blockbuster heroics. Beckinsale’s place in that constellation feels fitting: she stands at the crossroads of gothic fantasy, folklore, and modern action cinema.

And in yet another surprising constellation, her world overlaps with the eccentric charm of Simon Pegg. Their offbeat pairing in Absolutely Anything (2015) places her beside actresses like Teresa Palmer — Pegg’s darkly comic partner in Kill Me Three Times — and Rebecca Ferguson, one of the defining presences in Mission: Impossible ensemble. It’s not a shared universe, but a whimsical triad shaped by Pegg’s signature blend of earnestness and absurdity — a reminder of how Beckinsale’s career brushes against genre in ways both grand and delightfully unexpected.

Off-screen, Beckinsale carries the same wit, intelligence, and fearlessness she displays in her roles. An Oxford-educated lover of literature, she folds classical clarity into her public presence. She balances motherhood with activism and a razor-sharp, playful humor that has turned her into a social-media phenomenon — unafraid to mock herself, Hollywood, or the world at large. Known for keeping unusually warm ties with former partners, she radiates a rare generosity of spirit.

She has used her platform to support animal rights, anti-cancer initiatives, and LGBTQ+ organizations, lending her voice with sincerity rather than spectacle. In interviews, she speaks candidly about equality, body image, and the absurdities of fame, reinforcing what her characters have always suggested: beneath the leather and mythic fury lies a woman of formidable empathy, elegance, and conviction.

Beckinsale proves that her magnetism extends far beyond the screen — she is as compelling in daylight as she is ruling the night.

Divorced. Mother of one child.