Emily Lloyd facts for kids

Emily Lloyd (born 29 September 1970) is a British actress. When she was 16, she starred in her first big movie, Wish You Were Here (1987). This role made her famous and earned her awards for Best Actress.

After this success, Emily moved to Manhattan, New York, at age 17. She received many offers for new movies. She starred in films like Cookie and In Country in 1989. However, she later faced some health challenges that affected her acting career.

By 2013, Emily's health had improved. That same year, she wrote a book about her life called Wish I Was There.

Early Life

Emily Lloyd was born Emily Lloyd-Pack in London, England. Her mother, Sheila Hughes, was a theatrical agent. Her father, Roger Lloyd-Pack, was a well-known actor. Emily's grandfather, Charles Lloyd-Pack, was also an actor.

Emily's parents separated when she was very young. She lived with her mother in Islington, London. Her mother later remarried and had another daughter, Charlotte, when Emily was five.

Becoming an Actress

When Emily was 15, she was taking acting classes. She attended the Italia Conti School in London.

First Big Role

In 1986, director David Leland chose Emily for the main role in his film Wish You Were Here. The movie was based on true stories. Emily's younger half-sister, Charlotte, played the younger version of her character in the film.

Wish You Were Here won an award at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival. Emily received great praise for her acting. Film critic Roger Ebert said she was key to the movie's success. Emily won 'Best Actress' awards from the National Society of Film Critics and the Evening Standard British Film Awards in 1987. She was also nominated for a BAFTA Award in 1988.

Moving to Hollywood

After her success, famous director Steven Spielberg advised Emily to enjoy her childhood. However, Emily moved to Manhattan when she was 17. She lived there by herself.

She received many movie offers. She was chosen for the main role in the 1989 film Cookie. She reportedly beat over 5,000 other actresses for the part. Emily's acting in Cookie was praised by The New York Times.

Her next role was in the 1989 film In Country, where she acted alongside Bruce Willis. A reviewer from The Globe and Mail praised Emily's performance.

Emily had to turn down a lead role in the movie Pretty Woman. This was because she had already agreed to star in the 1990 film Mermaids. Emily was cast as the daughter of the character played by the film's star, Cher. However, Cher felt Emily did not look enough like her. Emily was later replaced in the film by Winona Ryder. Emily sued the film company and received money for the broken contract.

Facing Challenges

Emily's next role was in the 1990 film Chicago Joe and the Showgirl. A critic noted her remarkable talent. In 1992, she had a supporting role in Robert Redford's film A River Runs Through It. Critics said Emily gave a memorable performance.

In 1995, Emily was first chosen for the main role in the film Tank Girl. The director said she fired Emily for not wanting to shave her head. Emily disagreed, saying she was fired due to personality differences. Emily said she felt very upset after Tank Girl.

Continuing to Act

In 1996, Emily appeared in the football film When Saturday Comes. She then had a supporting role in the film Welcome to Sarajevo in 1997.

Later in 1997, Emily traveled to India. She became unwell during the trip. In 1998, she appeared in the film Brand New World. Her next main role was in the independent thriller The Honeytrap in 2002. She received good reviews for this performance. The following year, she starred in the film Riverworld.

On Stage

Emily first performed on stage in 1996 in a play called Max Klapper. In 1997, she was cast as Eliza Doolittle in the play Pygmalion. This was meant to be her first role in London's West End. However, Emily later left the production.

In 2003, she played Ophelia in Hamlet. This was part of the Shakespeare Festival in Leeds and Brighton. Emily spoke positively about her experience in the play.

Later Life and Autobiography

By 2003, Emily found it hard to find acting jobs. She had lost touch with her Hollywood connections. She also faced challenges in her personal life.

In May 2013, Emily published her autobiography, Wish I Was There. In the book, she shared her experiences and challenges.

Personal Life

In October 2014, Emily Lloyd had a daughter named Arrabelle. Her partner is Christian Jupp.

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