The 37-year-old British actress has appeared on screen with a variety of faces, from the troubled teenager in the movie "The Middle Man" to her sister bent on avenging her family in "The White Line" to Chris Pratt's mother in "Guardians of the Galaxy." She is also the beauty of Leonardo da Vinci's Demons and the university professor Vivian Wembley in Transformers 5: The Last Knight.
After so many years, Laura Hardke's career has long since reached its peak. Her extensive experience and skills in the field of acting have also made her a prime candidate for film directorship.
Laura Hardek's path to her dreams
Laura Hardke spent all of her childhood and adolescence in Harfordshire, England. After graduating from the Capital Art Education School, she lit up in several performances. In 2007, Laura Hardke made a cameo appearance in an episode of the comedy My Family Season 7, while the 22-year-old also starred in the adaptation of Terry Pratchett's book "Crazy Life".
After establishing herself as a talented performer, Laura Hardke worked hard and managed to win her first Hollywood film, Captain America: Avengers.
Laura Hardke gave up starring in "Downton Abbey"
A year later, Laura Hardke received another invitation and starred in the British TV series Upstairs and Downstairs. This drama became a hit series of the year as soon as it was broadcast, and after Laura Hardke finished filming the second season, she resolutely gave up the opportunity to appear in the TV series "Downton Abbey" and returned to her dream Hollywood to take on the movie "Angry Snowman". However, the film was not successful, and Laura Hardke received negative reviews from critics.
Laura Hardke does not give up every minor role
Laura Hardke's road to Hollywood was extremely difficult, and most of the films she participated in failed at the box office, which also gave her the idea of returning to the UK to develop. But coincidentally, the casting director of the Marvel movie Captain America: Avengers found her and told her that there was a movie called Guardians of the Galaxy that needed a secondary role, and Laura Hardek could get an audition.
Laura Hardke gave a very favorable response at the moment, although her role is secondary, in the eyes of the audience, Laura Hardek's performance is no less than any of the protagonists.
Laura Hardke starring in "The Devil of Leonardo da Vinci"
In the same year that Laura Haddeck filmed "Guardians of the Galaxy", she starred in the American drama "The Demon of Leonardo da Vinci". Filmed jointly by two major television stations, the series tells the life of the famous Italian painter, a true biography of this illustrious figure with few remains, the plot based on the fictional side of the artist's life and with elements of mysticism and fantasy added.
It was loved by viewers and critics alike after its premiere in the first season in 2013 and won two consecutive Primetime Emmys.
An important turning point for Laura Hardke
Laura Hardke ushered in an important turning point in her career ten years after her debut. She was chosen by Michael Bay, the director of Transformers 5: The Last Knight, as the film's latest heroine. In an interview after filming, she said: "Last year was a real turning point for me as an actor, personally I had just had a baby and clearly felt empowered by myself.
But for women in this industry, it is really difficult to find a job after giving birth. I am fortunate to have people around me who can make this dream come true, and I have a successful career while being a mother. ”
Laura Hardke was very surprised to join the cast of Downton Abbey
Given that Laura Hardke had previously given up starring in the drama version of "Downton Abbey" for filming a movie, she was surprised that the director invited her to join the film version of "Downton Abbey: A New Era" again. While she hasn't seen the full script yet, director Simon Curtis assures her that there's everything Downton Abbey fans could wish for. Every word of the director is the most direct recognition for her.
She described the on-set chemistry of "Downton Abbey" as touching because they were already in love and knew each other very well. Laura Hardke said: "I feel that I have no regrets in my career, and I have not appeared on the big screen for nearly four years after filming "Transformers 5: The Last Knight" and "Guardians of the Galaxy 2". So thanks to director Simon Curtis for not giving up. ”
Laura Hardke's love life is very public
For several years, Laura Hardke dated singer and actress Richard Flischmann, and the two broke up in 2011. At the same time, she met Sam Claflin, the actor who filmed the "Hunger Games" series, and began a long date. On July 30, 2013, they had a warm wedding. In 2015, the first son, Pip Claflin, was born, and three years later the younger daughter was born.
But after six years of marriage, the two stars decided to part ways. Sam Claflin claimed on his social media that the two will still retain their love, respect and friendship for each other, and although separated, they will still raise their two young children together.