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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, including Raff and Iris |
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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 appeared in many films and TV shows. Some of her well-known roles include movies like Bram Stoker's Dracula and Shopping.
Besides acting, Sadie Frost has also worked behind the scenes. She has produced films and even directed some. She also co-founded a fashion label.
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About Sadie Frost's Early Life
Sadie Frost was born in Islington, North London, in 1965. Her father, David Vaughan, was an artist who worked with the Beatles. Her mother, Mary Davidson, was an actress.
Sadie has described her childhood as a "chaotic but positive experience." She spent a lot of her younger years in Ashton-under-Lyne, Lancashire. This was after her parents separated. She has ten brothers and sisters, including actresses Holly and Jade Davidson.
Sadie earned a scholarship to attend the Italia Conti Academy. This is a famous performing arts school. In 2019, she went back to school to get a master’s degree in film production.
Sadie Frost's Career Journey
Sadie Frost's first movie role was in Empire State in 1987. She acted alongside famous actor Martin Landau. In 1989, she played Rebecca in the film Diamond Skulls. This role helped her get the part of Lucy Westenra in Francis Ford Coppola's Bram Stoker's Dracula in 1992.
Acting in Music Videos and Films
In the early 1990s, Sadie appeared in several music videos. She was in the video for Pulp's song "Common People." She also appeared in videos for Spandau Ballet. She met her first husband, Gary Kemp, from Spandau Ballet, during this time. They acted together in two films: The Krays (1990) and Magic Hunter (1994).
In 1994, Sadie met her second husband, Jude Law. They were both acting in Paul W. S. Anderson's first film, Shopping. Later, Frost and Law acted together again in the British comedy Love, Honour and Obey (2000).
Starting Production Companies and Fashion
In 1997, Sadie Frost and Jude Law started a production company called Natural Nylon. Other actors like Jonny Lee Miller and Ewan McGregor were also part of it. The company operated for six years.
In 1999, Sadie also co-founded a fashion brand. She started the fashion label Frost French with her friend Jemima French.
Television Appearances and Directing
In 2004, Sadie wrote, hosted, and produced a short TV series for E4. It was called What Sadie did next.... In 2006, she appeared on BBC2 in a show called Eating with... Sadie Frost. She talked about becoming a vegetarian.
Sadie Frost has also been a judge at the British Independent Film Awards twice. She was a judge in 1999 and again in 2022.
More recently, Sadie Frost has focused on directing. She directed the film Quant in 2021. She also directed the film Twiggy in 2024, which is about the famous fashion icon Twiggy.
Sadie Frost's Family Life
Sadie Frost has been married twice. In 1981, when she was 16, she met Gary Kemp from the band Spandau Ballet. They got married on May 7, 1988. Their son, Finlay, was born in 1990. Sadie and Gary were married for seven years and divorced in 1995.
Sadie met Jude Law while working on the film Shopping in 1994. They married in September 1997. They have three children together, including Rafferty and Iris. Sadie and Jude divorced in 2003.
Sadie Frost says she has always focused on being a mother. She tries to live a healthy lifestyle. This includes exercise, yoga, and eating a vegetarian diet.
Sadie Frost was also affected by a phone privacy issue. It was found that her private life was looked into without permission. This caused her distress. She received an apology and damages from the newspaper group involved.
Sadie Frost's Film and TV Roles
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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Denotes films that have not yet been released |
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
