In her early film and television roles, she gained a reputation for playing damsels in distress in projects such as BBC's Byron and the big-screen drama Vera Drake. But Hawkins diversified with credits in comedies, action flicks and thrillers, including Cassandra's Dream, which found her acting among an all-star ensemble cast.
For her star-making turn as a relentlessly upbeat teacher in Happy-Go-Lucky (2008), the actress teamed up with Mike Leigh, the same director who cast her in her first feature film (2002's All or Nothing). The performance earned Hawkins her first Golden Globe win and a long list of critical accolades.
AddJane Austen's PersuasionAt 19, Anne Elliot (Sally Hawkins) fell in love with Frederick Wentworth (Rupert Penry-Jones) but broke off the engagement because he had neither rank nor money. Eight years later, when the eligible Frederick returns from sea with a fortune, Anne regrets her decision. She still loves Frederick, but... Read More
AddHappy-Go-LuckyLondon teacher Poppy Cross (Sally Hawkins, in a Golden Globe-winning role) is eternally cheerful, but when someone steals her beloved bike, she takes up driving and gets paired with Scott (Eddie Marsan), an instructor who's her polar opposite. The relationship is strained till Poppy's bright... Read More
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