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Keira Knightley ‘Being Paid Basic Rate For West End Debut’

Posted by Adam

Sunday December 20, 2009

Keira KnightleyKEIRA Knightley gets paid top dollar to star in Hollywood movies.

But it’s a different story when it comes to a West End production.

The actress, 24, is said to be taking home just £750 a week for her role alongside Damien Lewis in The Misanthrope at London’s Comedy Theatre.

“Keira was more than happy to do it at a basic rate,” a source told Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper.

“She will be taking a percentage of the box office sales as well, but she’s doing this for experience more than anything else. She has been a joy to work with.”

It was recently claimed that Keira’s role in the play is causing tensions in the actress’ relationship with her boyfriend Rupert Friend.

“This play is a big deal for Keira,” said a source close to the the star. “Unlike films, there are no second takes on stage.

“She knows she’s got to get it right.

“She’s been pretty wound up and it’s meant quite a bit of tension at home with Rupert.”

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  • http://na karen johnson

    Hey, If the guy loves her he will encourage her. If he is a jerk about it she will be better off if he dumps her.

  • http://www.live365.com/stations/bofbm roberto

    True. If one really loves…they will give more than they take. Go for your goals Keira.

  • Rob

    The mark of a true actor…doing the role for the sake of the work and the craft. Congratulations, Keira!

  • flor

    …you know thats what I admire of her person …she has really the courage to climb up the stage even knowing that the critics will be savage with her acting and ….she just do it …..is amazing …that show how mature she is….no matter what the critics says …she want to learn new things…and because of that she will get very far…

  • Jess

    This is truly a mark of a serious actor. I applaud her courage to try her hand at the stage when she has such a successful and acclaimed movie career.
    People seem to forget that this is her stage debut and she is pretty young. Going on the stage is a big risk for her, but she did it and she is taking a huge pay cut to do it. Plus, most of the serious, valid critics in Britain gave her the thumbs up, so she did well for her first stage play. Congrats Keira!

  • Thomas

    Theatre is very demanding of one’s time.
    It makes relationships very tough to maintain.
    All theatre actors know this.
    If they can get through this run they should be fine.

  • dalia
  • dany

    she’s such a mature girl for her age….i went to see the misanthrope and i have to admit that she never liked me but ….she showed that can do it! …her american accent is perfect, she has a charming presence and her acting is pretty enjoyable
    so ….hat off to Keira

  • johnny

    what a actress she is! courage , beauty, personality , humor and intelligence. she takes the job and don’t care what the world is saying about her. That’s something to have present ….Keira keep kicking other young actresses’ s ases in many ways …she deserves so much more than excellent reviews for her acting…..because i think she was amazing…..

  • Rose

    Keira rocks!!! that’s a serious actress. i love her . she is so brave

  • Patric

    i think that rupert is a derk …and if he really loves her …..have to suport her allways……She is a diamont starting to shine even more …i liked her person