Keira Knightley, a renowned actress, once experienced a significant boost in her fame through her role in the Pirates of the Caribbean film series. However, her life took a different turn as she became a mother and started to make more selective career choices.

Discovering a New Direction After Pirates Fame

Career Shift after Motherhood

After welcoming her daughters Edie and Delilah with her husband James Righton, Knightley's perspective on her career changed. She explained in an interview with the U.K.’s Times that she couldn't go on working on multiple-film franchises abroad as it wouldn't be fair to her children. She chose to take a step back to focus on raising them. This decision marked a significant turning point in her career.She now realizes the importance of being present in her children's lives and has become more particular about the roles she takes on. This newfound focus on her family has led her to seek out different types of projects that offer more pure entertainment.

Reflections on Pirates Experience

Knightley's time in the Pirates films was a defining moment in her career. While it made her a household name, it also brought its share of challenges. She credits the franchise with giving her the opportunity to be part of highly successful movies and receive Oscar nominations. But at the same time, it was the reason for her public downfall in some ways.She vividly described the confusion she felt during that period, being both praised and criticized for her work in the series. The experience was so intense that it made her have no interest in returning to movie franchises. The long hours, lack of control over filming locations and schedules, and the nature of the work took a toll on her.

New Ventures and Future Plans

Although she is not interested in another film series, Knightley is set to appear in the upcoming Netflix thriller series Black Doves. In this series, she plays a British spy involved in a risky love affair. This new project showcases her ability to take on diverse roles and explore different genres.She shared with The Times that she has been surprised by the roles she has turned down in the past few years. She now wants to focus on projects that offer pure entertainment and avoid those that deal with heavy themes like children or mothers dying.Black Doves is set to stream on Netflix on Dec. 5, and it will be interesting to see how Knightley's new path unfolds in this project.