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Joely Richardson’s Daughter Daisy Bevan Is an Actress, Carrying the Family Legacy Forward
Joely Kim Richardson, who is also known as Joely Richardson, was born on January 9, 1965, in London, England. She is a versatile British actress…
Joely Kim Richardson, who is also known as Joely Richardson, was born on January 9, 1965, in London, England. She is a versatile British actress known for her wide range of work in films, television, and theater. She studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and graduated in 1985.
Joely comes from a family of distinguished cinema enthusiasts. She is the daughter of actress Vanessa Redgrave and director Tony Richardson, granddaughter of actors Sir Michael Redgrave and Rachel Kempson, and the sister of actress Natasha Richardson.
Joely began her acting career by playing a younger version of her mother in the film Wetherby. Over the years, she was seen in major roles in various TV shows like Poirot and Behaving Badly. However, it was her portrayal of the young Queen Elizabeth I in the historical drama Anonymous that showcased her ability to bring depth and complexity to her characters.
She also played a role of a Nazi alongside her brother-in-law Liam Neeson in Shining Through.
Joely gained immense recognition for her portrayal of Julia McNamara in the FX series Nip/Tuck. The show ran through the years 2003-2010. Additionally, she has appeared in numerous popular films such as 101 Dalmatians, Return to Me, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Endless Love, and The Turning.
Joely Richardson in ‘The Turning’ (Source: IMDb)
Along with her acting career, Joely is also a philanthropist. The actress is an ambassador for The Children’s Trust, which mainly works towards rehabilitation for children with brain injury, as well as Save The Children, which works towards creating better economic, educational, and healthcare opportunities for children.
Joely Richardson has a daughter Daisy Bevan
Joely is a mother to one daughter, Daisy Bevan. Daisy was born on March 28, 1992, to Joely and her former partner and film producer Tim Bevan. Growing up in a family that has deep ties with the entertainment industry, Daisy followed in her mother’s footsteps and pursued a career in acting.
Venessa Redgrave with daughter Joely Richardson and granddaughter Daisy Bevan (Source: Shutterstock)
Daisy made her acting debut in the 1998 film Elizabeth when she was only 5 years old. She was also seen alongside her mother in The Affair of the Necklace. Daisy continued to hone her craft and gained recognition for her performances in various stage productions and independent films.
Over the years, Daisy has demonstrated her versatility through a diverse range of roles in both films and TV shows. She has appeared in both film and television, including The Woman in White (2018), a BBC adaptation of the classic novel of the same name, The Outcast (2015), a miniseries based on the novel by Sadie Jones and The Alienist (2018-2020).
Daisy’s presence in the world of cinema marks the fifth generation of the Redgrave acting industry. With Vanessa Redgrave as her grandmother and Joely Richardson as her mother, Daisy carries a family legacy woven with talent and tradition.
Daisy Bevan suffers from an illness
At the age of 1, Daisy was reportedly diagnosed with a rare circulatory disease that affected her legs. The condition weakened the walls and valves of her veins, which disrupted the circulation of blood throughout her entire body, mostly affecting her legs. It also exposed Bevan to multiple surgeries, and the actress was constantly in and out of hospital.
Despite her health condition, Daisy wasn’t going to give up on acting. In her conversation with The Independent, she said, “It’s something I always wanted to do. I can’t ever remember not wanting to do it.”
Joely Richardson is divorced from her former husband
Joely was married to film producer Tim Bevan on January 10, 1992, with whom she had one daughter. Tim is a highly successful British film producer and co-founder of Working Title Films, one of the most prominent production companies in the UK.
Tim Bevan (Source: Getty Images)
Tim has had a successful career in the film industry, marked by numerous critically acclaimed and commercially successful films. Under his production banner, he has produced an impressive array of films across various genres, including Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill (1999), Bridget Jones’s Diary, Atonement, Les Misérables, and The Theory of Everything.
Despite the couple’s shared success in the entertainment industry, Joely and Tim decided to part ways in 1997 and formally got a divorce in 2001. The Guardian reported that the two split up when Tim “left her for a younger woman, leaving Joely in a slough of misery lightened only by the existence of her daughter Daisy, whom Joely now lives with and dotes upon.”
Joely Richardson’s sister passed away in a skiing accident
Joely’s sister, Natasha Richardson, tragically passed away on March 18, 2009, in a skiing accident. Natasha was also an acclaimed actress and was married to actor Liam Neeson.
Liam Neeson with his late wife Natasha Richardson (Source: Getty Images)
Her sudden death occurred in Quebec, Canada. Natasha reportedly died 2 days after hitting her head while undertaking a beginner’s skiing lesson at Mont Tremblant Resort.
“It wasn’t just about children being left without a mother,” Joely said in an interview, “It was about the ramifications for me. I hadn’t lived a day of my life without Tash. I didn’t know the world without her.” She also said that it took her over five years to get over the shock and trauma of her sister’s death.