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Sadie Frost
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Frost in the short film Fortune's Smile in 2015
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Sadie Liza Vaughan
19 June 1965 |
| Alma mater | Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1979–present |
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| Children | 4 |
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Sadie Frost is an English actress, producer, and fashion designer. She was born Sadie Liza Vaughan on June 19, 1965. She has starred in many films and TV shows.
Sadie Frost is also known for her work behind the camera. She has directed documentaries about famous fashion icons. These include Quant (2021) about Mary Quant and Twiggy (2024) about the model Twiggy.
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Early Life and Family
Sadie Frost was born in Islington, a part of north London, in 1965. Her father was David Vaughan, an artist who worked with the Beatles. Her mother was Mary Davidson, an actress.
Sadie has described her childhood as "chaotic but positive." She spent a lot of her younger years in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire. Her parents separated, and both had other relationships. This means Sadie has ten siblings! Some of her siblings are actresses Holly Davidson and Jade Davidson.
Acting and Film Career
Sadie Frost's first movie role was in Empire State in 1987. She acted alongside famous stars like Martin Landau. In 1989, she played Rebecca in the film Diamond Skulls. This role helped her get a part in a very famous movie.
In 1992, Sadie played Lucy Westenra in Francis Ford Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula. This was a big role for her.
Music Videos and Early Films
In the early 1990s, Sadie appeared in several music videos. She was in the video for Pulp's song "Common People." She also worked on videos for Spandau Ballet, where she met her first husband, Gary Kemp.
Sadie and Gary Kemp acted together in two films. These were The Krays (1990) and Magic Hunter (1994).
Working with Jude Law
In 1994, Sadie Frost met Jude Law while filming Shopping. They later starred together again in the British comedy Love, Honour and Obey (2000). This movie also featured actors like Ray Winstone and Jonny Lee Miller.
In 1997, Sadie Frost and Jude Law started a film company called Natural Nylon. Other actors like Ewan McGregor and Sean Pertwee were also part of it. The company was open for six years.
Fashion and TV Work
In 1999, Sadie Frost started a fashion brand called Frost French. She created this company with her friend Jemima French.
Sadie has also worked on television. In 2004, she made a short series for E4 called What Sadie did next.... In 2006, she appeared on BBC2 in Eating with... Sadie Frost. She talked about her choice to become a vegetarian.
Sadie Frost has also been a judge at the British Independent Film Awards twice. She helped choose the winners in 1999 and 2022.
Family Life
Sadie Frost has been married twice. Her first husband was Gary Kemp from the band Spandau Ballet. They married in 1988 and had a son named Finlay in 1990. They were married for seven years and divorced in 1995.
Sadie then married actor Jude Law in 1997. They had three children together, including Rafferty and Iris. Sadie and Jude divorced in 2003. Famous people like Kate Moss are godparents to her children.
Sadie Frost says she has always focused on being a mother. She lives a healthy life, exercising and practicing yoga. She is also a vegetarian. Sadie has spoken about the importance of privacy and how it affected her life.
Filmography
Film Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1987 | Empire State | ||
| 1989 | Diamond Skulls (also known as Dark Obsession) | Rebecca | |
| 1990 | The Krays | Sharon Pellam | |
| 1992 | Bram Stoker's Dracula | Lucy Westenra | |
| 1993 | Splitting Heirs | Angela | |
| 1994 | Shopping | Jo | |
| 1994 | Magic Hunter | Eva | |
| 1995 | A Pyromaniac's Love Story | Hattie | |
| 1996 | Crimetime | ||
| 1997 | Bent | ||
| 1998 | Flypaper | Natalie | |
| 1998 | Final Cut | Sadie | |
| 1999 | Captain Jack | Tessa | |
| 1999 | Presence of Mind | ||
| 2000 | An Ideal Husband | Mrs. Laura Cheveley | |
| 2000 | Rancid Aluminium | ||
| 2000 | Love, Honour and Obey | Sadie | |
| 2007 | Shoot on Sight | ||
| 2008 | The Heavy | Dutch | |
| 2008 | Beyond the Rave | Fallen Angel | |
| 2014 | Deadly Virtues: Love.Honour.Obey. | Beautiful Woman | |
| 2014 | The Confusion of Tongues | Herself | |
| 2015 | Molly Moon and the Incredible Book of Hypnotism | Mrs. Alabaster | |
| 2015 | Set the Thames on Fire | Mrs Hortense | |
| 2019 | Nocturnal | Jean | |
| 2020 | Waiting for Anya | Madame Jollet | |
| 2021 | A Bird Flew In | Diane | |
| 2021 | Quant | Director | |
| 2023 | Rise of the Footsoldier: Vengeance | Jan | |
| 2024 | Twiggy | Director | |
| TBA | Boxed-Up  |
Eileen | In pre-production |
| TBA | The Chelsea Cowboy |
Cissy Bindon | In post-production |
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Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1989 | Press Gang | Jenny Eliot | 2 episodes |
| 1990 | A Ghost in Monte Carlo | Alice 20 Yrs | Television film |
| 2001 | Uprising | Zivia Lubetkin | Television film |
| 2024 | Geek Girl | The Director | 1 episode |
See also
In Spanish: Sadie Frost para niños
