Sienna Miller facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sienna Miller
Miller in 2017
Born	Sienna Rose Diana Miller (1981-12-28) 28 December 1981 (age 43) New York City, U.S.
Citizenship	United States United Kingdom
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1999–present
Children	2
Relatives	Savannah Miller (sister) Becki Newton (first cousin once removed) Matt Newton (first cousin once removed)

Sienna Rose Diana Miller (born December 28, 1981) is an actress from both America and Britain. She was born in New York City and grew up in London. Sienna started her career as a model for photos, appearing in magazines like Italian Vogue. She was also featured in the 2003 Pirelli Calendar.

Her acting career took off in 2004 with the films Layer Cake and Alfie. Later, she played Edie Sedgwick in Factory Girl (2006) and author Caitlin Macnamara in The Edge of Love (2008). She was even nominated for the BAFTA Rising Star Award in 2008. After playing The Baroness in G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra (2009), she took a short break from movies.

Sienna Miller became well-known again for her role as actress Tippi Hedren in the 2012 TV film The Girl. For this role, she was nominated for a BAFTA Television Award and a Golden Globe Award. Since then, she has starred in many important films. These include Foxcatcher (2014), American Sniper (2014), The Lost City of Z (2016), and American Woman (2018). She also appeared in the TV miniseries The Loudest Voice (2019) and Anatomy of a Scandal (2022).

Early Life and Family

Sienna Miller was born in New York City. When she was 18 months old, her family moved to London. She later attended Heathfield School, an all-girls boarding school in Ascot, Berkshire.

Her father, Edwin Miller, is an American art dealer. He used to be a banker. Her mother, Josephine, is British and was a model. She was born in South Africa to British parents. Josephine also worked as a personal assistant for David Bowie. She once managed the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City.

Acting Career Highlights

Early Roles (2001–2003)

Sienna Miller's first movie role was in the romantic comedy South Kensington (2001). She acted alongside Rupert Everett and Elle Macpherson. In 2002, she had smaller roles in High Speed and The Ride. She also appeared as a guest in TV shows like The American Embassy and Bedtime.

She had a regular part in the TV drama series Keen Eddie (2003). In this show, she played a friendly but tough flatmate of an NYPD detective. This was her first time being seen by American audiences. The show was canceled after only seven episodes.

Breakthrough Roles (2004–2008)

Sienna Miller at the 2007 Palm Springs International Film Festival

The year 2004 was a big one for Sienna Miller's career. She had roles in two popular films. These were Layer Cake and Alfie.

In 2005, Miller played Francesca Bruni in the movie Casanova. Francesca was a writer of illegal feminist books. She was also the love interest of Giacomo Casanova (played by Heath Ledger). The movie made $37.6 million. Critics said Sienna Miller had a modern and smart look. They felt her character was both strong and able to show emotion. Also in 2005, she performed on the West End stage for the first time. She was in a play called As You Like It at the Wyndhams Theatre.

Miller took on the role of Edie Sedgwick in the 2006 movie Factory Girl. Edie Sedgwick was a famous socialite and muse for artist Andy Warhol in the 1960s. One critic said Sienna Miller's performance was the brightest part of the film. In 2007, Miller appeared in Stardust. She played the love interest of a young man from a made-up British town. She also played a starlet in Steve Buscemi's film Interview. Stardust earned $137 million worldwide. Critics praised Miller's "captivating performance" in Interview.

In 2008, Miller was in The Mysteries of Pittsburgh. This movie was based on a novel. She played a woman who was romantically involved with a rebellious man. She also appeared in the British drama The Edge of Love. In this film, she played Caitlin Macnamara, the wife of poet Dylan Thomas. Critics said the film belonged to the women actors. They noted that Miller showed she had what it takes to be a major movie star. She was nominated for a BIFA Award for this role. Miller also lent her voice to a circus fox named Darcey in the animated film A Fox's Tale (2008). She played an undead newlywed in the romantic comedy Camille.

Taking a Break and Theater Work (2009–2011)

Sienna Miller in 2009

In 2009, Sienna Miller played The Baroness in the live-action movie G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra. This was her first big Hollywood action film. She sprained her wrist while filming a fight scene. G.I. Joe made $302.5 million around the world.

After G.I. Joe, Miller decided to take a break from movies for two years. She chose to work in theater instead. She later said she wanted to focus on acting in plays.

In 2009, Miller played the main role in Patrick Marber's play After Miss Julie on Broadway. She told The New York Times that being on Broadway was her dream. In 2011, she starred in Trevor Nunn's play Flare Path in London. She played a former starlet caught in a love triangle.

Return to Prominence (2012–2017)

After her break, Sienna Miller's career became very strong again. She started playing more complex and dramatic roles in highly praised films. She said that once you work with amazing directors, they support you.

In The Girl (2012), an HBO and BBC film, Miller played actress Tippi Hedren. Hedren was a muse for director Alfred Hitchcock. To prepare, Miller spoke to Hedren many times. Real birds were used to film a scene that recreated a famous moment from Hitchcock's movie The Birds. Miller said it was "pretty horrible" to have birds thrown in her face for two hours. Critics praised Miller's performance. They noted her "untouchable beauty and icy glamour" and how she captured Hedren's strength. She received nominations for a BAFTA Television Award and a Golden Globe Award. In 2012, she also appeared in the comedy-drama Two Jacks. She played a socialite. She was also in the drama Yellow as the excited sister of a teacher. In the TV film Just like a Woman, she played a housewife who wanted to compete in a belly-dance competition.

In 2014, Miller played Nancy Schultz in Foxcatcher. Nancy was the wife of an Olympic wrestler. She also played Taya Renae Kyle in Clint Eastwood's American Sniper. Taya was the wife of a United States Navy SEAL sniper. Both films received great reviews. American Sniper became the highest-earning war film ever. Miller also took on the role of Sally Bowles in the Broadway musical Cabaret in 2015. She performed for the last six weeks of the show. The New York Daily News praised her "cocky and steely" performance. She was also chosen to be a judge at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.

Miller appeared in The Lost City of Z (2016). She played Nina Fawcett, the wife of British geographer Percy Fawcett. The New York Times called her "wonderful" in the role. In Ben Affleck's crime drama Live by Night (2016), Miller played the mistress of a gangster. In 2017, Miller starred in the drama The Private Life of a Modern Woman. She also performed in a West End play, Cat On A Hot Tin Roof, at the Apollo Theatre.

Sienna Miller at the Premiere of The Lost City of Z, 2017

Recent Work (2018–Present)

In 2018, Miller appeared in the war film The Catcher Was a Spy. She played Estella, the girlfriend of Moe Berg, a baseball catcher who joined the OSS during World War II. She also starred in the drama American Woman. In this film, she played a single mother raising her grandson after her daughter disappeared. American Woman earned Miller some of the best reviews of her career. It was her first main role where she was the central character. Miller said she loved having the chance to explore a woman's character in such detailed ways.

She next played Beth Ailes, the wife of TV executive Roger Ailes, in the miniseries The Loudest Voice (2019). This show aired on Showtime. Miller found little information about Beth Ailes outside the script. She used two speeches and a small interview on YouTube to help her performance.

In February 2024, she became an executive producer for the short film Marion.

Other Activities

Modeling Work

Before she became an actress, Sienna Miller worked as a model for photos. She appeared on the covers of Vogue in America, Britain, Australia, and Portugal. She also graced the covers of other fashion magazines like Nylon and Marie Claire.

Miller signed a two-year contract with the denim brand Pepe Jeans London. She also became the new face for Hugo Boss Fragrances' BOSS Orange perfume in 2009. In 2016, she was announced as the new face of the Swedish fashion chain Lindex. Miller also appeared in Gucci's Cruise 2020 campaign.

Fashion Design

In 2007, Sienna Miller and her sister Savannah launched their own fashion label. Savannah is also a fashion designer. Their brand was called Twenty8Twelve. The name came from Sienna's birthdate. The sisters were in charge of the label until 2012. Then, they announced they were stepping down as creative directors.

Charity Work

Sienna Miller is a Global Ambassador for the International Medical Corps. She traveled with them to the Democratic Republic of the Congo in April 2009. She also visited Haiti with the group after the 2010 earthquake. Miller also worked with Global Cool in 2007 for their eco-friendly campaign.

Miller is an ambassador for the UK branch of the Starlight Children's Foundation. This foundation helps seriously ill children and their families. On July 1, 2007, she spoke at the Concert for Diana in London. This concert celebrated the life of Princess Diana. Money from the concert went to Diana's charities and charities supported by her sons, Princes William and Harry.

Personal Life

Sienna Miller has two children. Her first daughter was born on July 7, 2012. Her second daughter was born in December 2023.

Filmography

Film

Television

Theatre

Awards and Nominations

See also

In Spanish: Sienna Miller para niños