British actress Felicity Jones is best known for her versatility and compelling performances in both independent films and major blockbusters. She first gained widespread recognition for her role as Jane Hawking in the 2014 biographical drama “The Theory of Everything,” portraying the wife of physicist Stephen Hawking (Eddie Redmayne). Her performance earned her critical acclaim and her first career Oscar nomination for Best Actress. In addition, Jones also received a BAFTA bid and won several other prestigious accolades for her portrayal of Hawking’s steadfast and intelligent wife.
After “The Theory of Everything,” Jones starred in her first big blockbuster, the 2016 “Star Wars” spin-off “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” in which she portrays Jyn Erso, a rebellious leader on a mission to steal the nefarious Galactic Empire’s Death Star plans.
Jones has also appeared in films such as “Like Crazy” (2011), “The Invisible Woman” (2013), and biopic “On the Basis of Sex” (2018), in which she portrayed the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Her consistent ability to embody strong, complex women in both historical and fictional dramas continues to define her impressive career.
With the upcoming release of her latest film, A24’s 215-minute epic “The Brutalist,” Jones may well add to her impressive list of accolades for her supporting performance in the film, which will debut in theaters on Dec. 20, 2024. In honor of what looks to be a big year ahead for the actress, let’s raise a glass and celebrate her achievements by examining the 10 best Felicity Jones movies, ranked. Scroll through our gallery above or click here for direct access.
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