Early Life and Family Background

Daisy Jazz Isobel Ridley was born on April 10, 1992, in Westminster, London, United Kingdom. She grew up in the Maida Vale area with her two older sisters. Her father, Christopher Ridley, is a photographer, and her mother, Louise Fawkner-Corbett, works in communications. Daisy is the youngest of three daughters. Her eldest sister, Poppy Sophia Ridley, born on March 1, 1987, has pursued a musical career. The middle sister, Kika-Rose Ridley, born on August 14, 1989, is a model who began working in fashion at the age of 14 and has appeared in various magazines. The Ridley sisters are known to be close and supportive of one another’s professional pursuits.

Education and Early Interests

Ridley attended Tring Park School for the Performing Arts in Hertfordshire, where she trained in performance and developed her passion for acting. She later enrolled at Birkbeck, University of London, to study Classical Civilisation but eventually left her academic studies to pursue acting full-time. As a child, she cited the film Matilda (1996) as a significant source of inspiration, identifying with the title character. During the early years of her career, Ridley worked as a bartender and took online courses while attending auditions.

Breakthrough with Star Wars

Ridley gained international recognition when she was cast in the lead role of Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015), directed by J.J. Abrams. Her performance was widely praised for bringing depth and strength to the character. Prior to landing this iconic role, her feature film debut was in the British independent horror film Scrawl, directed by Peter Hearn. Ridley's portrayal of Rey continued in subsequent Star Wars films, including Star Wars: The Last Jedi (2017) and Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker (2019).

Other Film Roles and Net Worth

Outside the Star Wars universe, Ridley expanded her portfolio with roles in other major productions. She starred as Mary Debenham in Murder on the Orient Express (2017), an adaptation directed by Kenneth Branagh. Ridley has also lent her voice to animated films and participated in stage and independent film projects. As of recent estimates, Daisy Ridley’s net worth is reported to be several million dollars, primarily accrued through her acting career and brand endorsements.

Personal Life and Relationships

In 2015, Ridley was in a relationship with fellow actor Charlie Hamblett. The couple parted ways in 2016. In 2017, Ridley began dating British actor Tom Bateman, whom she met on the set of Murder on the Orient Express. The couple has kept their relationship relatively private. Bateman is known for his work in television series such as Da Vinci's Demons, Cold Feet, Jekyll and Hyde, and Vanity Fair, as well as his role in the horror anthology series Into the Dark.