Genevieve O'Reilly facts for kids

Genevieve O'Reilly is an actress from Ireland and Australia. She is famous for playing Mon Mothma in the Star Wars movies and TV shows. You might have seen her as Mon Mothma in Revenge of the Sith, Rogue One, Andor, and Ahsoka.

Genevieve has also acted in many other films. These include the science fiction movie Avatar (2004). She also appeared in the historical drama The Young Victoria (2009). Another film she was in is the romantic movie Forget Me Not (2010). In 2016, she played Tarzan's mother in The Legend of Tarzan.

Early Life and Education

Genevieve O'Reilly was born in Dublin, Ireland. She grew up in Adelaide, Australia. She is the oldest of four children in her family.

When she was 20, Genevieve moved to Sydney. There, she studied acting at the National Institute of Dramatic Art. She finished her studies in the year 2000.

Acting Career Highlights

Genevieve O'Reilly has had a busy career in theatre, film, and television.

Theatre Performances

Soon after finishing drama school, Genevieve got a role. She was an understudy in a play called The White Devil. She then appeared in another play, The Way of the World.

She has performed in plays at famous theatres. These include The Weir in Dublin. She also acted in Richard II at the Old Vic in London. At the Royal National Theatre, she was in the play 13. She also played Helena in Emperor and Galilean. In 2012, she performed in The Doctor's Dilemma.

In 2015, she played Kathryn in Splendour. In 2017, she was Mary Carney in The Ferryman. This play was shown at the Royal Court Theatre and later in London's West End.

Film Roles

Genevieve has been in several movies made in Australia. She appeared in the first two sequels to The Matrix. She also played the main character, Dash MacKenzie, in the 2004 science fiction film Avatar.

Star Wars Universe

In 2005, Genevieve O'Reilly played a young Mon Mothma. This was in Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith. Most of her scenes were cut from the final movie. However, you can find them as bonus material on the DVD.

In 2016, she played Mon Mothma again. This time it was in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. She also voiced the character in the animated TV show Star Wars Rebels in 2017. In 2020, it was announced she would return as Mon Mothma. She appeared in the Disney+ series Andor, which started in 2022. She also returned to the role in the Disney+ series Ahsoka in 2023.

Television Appearances

Genevieve's first TV role was in 2001. She was a guest star in the Canadian show BeastMaster. The next year, she appeared in Young Lions. From 2002 to 2005, she had a regular role as Leanne Curtis in All Saints.

From 2011 to 2014, Genevieve was in the series Episodes. She played a recurring character alongside Matt LeBlanc. In 2014, she appeared in the mini-series The Honourable Woman. In 2015, she played Mary Johnson in the BBC series Banished.

In 2016, Genevieve was in the British drama The Secret. Her performance was highly praised. She also starred with Tim Roth in Tin Star.

After moving to the UK, she starred in The State Within. She also played Princess Diana in the 2007 TV movie Diana: Last Days of a Princess. She had the main role in The Time of Your Life. She played CIA officer Sarah Caulfield in the show Spooks. She was also in Waking the Dead and The Day of the Triffids.

In 2013, Genevieve appeared in the first episode of Crossing Lines. She played detective Sienna Pride. In 2015, she starred as Dr. Elishia McKellar in the Australian drama Glitch. This show won several awards.

Personal Life

In 2005, Genevieve O'Reilly moved to London. She moved with her husband, Luke Mulvihill. They originally planned to stay for only a few years. However, they were still living there in 2020. They have two children, a son and a daughter.

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