THEN AND NOW: The cast of 'Pride and Prejudice' 15 years later

Kirstie RenaeNov 12, 2020, 02:34 IST

Keira Knightley starred in the 2005 adaptation of "Pride and Prejudice."Focus Features / Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

It's been 15 years since "Pride and Prejudice" (2005) was released.
Keira Knightley has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards and continues to star in a variety of films.
Matthew Macfadyen currently stars on the HBO series "Succession."
Judi Dench continues to add to her heralded list of accomplishments and recently appeared in the film adaptation of the musical "Cats" (2019).

"Pride and Prejudice," the 2005 film adaptation of Jane Austen's 1813 novel of the same name, has become a beloved classic for fans and critics alike.

The romance film follows five sisters from an English family as they navigate life, love, marriage, and class. But an unexpected spark between the well-off and guarded Mr. Darcy and the quick-tongued and proud Elizabeth Bennet complicates matters.

Read on to see what the stars of the film are up to 15 years later.

Keira Knightley played Elizabeth Bennet.

Keira Knightley in "Pride and Prejudice." Focus Features

Knightly continues to act, primarily in film, and has been nominated for two Academy Awards.

Keira Knightley earned a 2015 Academy Award nomination for her performance in "The Imitation Game." Neilson Barnard/Getty Images

Matthew Macfadyen played Mr. Darcy, Elizabeth's wealthy and prideful love interest.

Matthew Macfadyen in "Pride and Prejudice." Focus Features

Macfadyen is currently on HBO's "Succession."

Matthew Macfadyen currently is on HBO's "Succession." Frazer Harrison/Getty Images

Judi Dench played Lady Catherine de Bourgh.

Judi Dench in "Pride and Prejudice." Focus Features

Dench continues to maintain her legacy by starring in theater productions and films.

Judi Dench made Vogue history in 2020. Getty images

Brenda Blethyn played Mrs. Bennet.

Brenda Blethyn in "Pride and Prejudice." Focus Features

Blethyn continues to act in both film and television.

Brenda Blethyn has recently appeared on a variety of TV shows. Dave J Hogan/Getty Images

Rosamund Pike played Jane Bennet.

Rosamund Pike in "Pride and Prejudice." Focus Features

Pike currently stars on multiple television series and was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in "Gone Girl" (2014).

Rosamund Pike was nominated for an Academy Award for her performance in "Gone Girl." Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images

Talulah Riley played Mary Bennet.

Talulah Riley in "Pride and Prejudice." Focus Features

Riley is currently on HBO's "Westworld."

Talulah Riley is currently working on HBO's "Westworld." Mike Marsland/Getty Images

Donald Sutherland played Mr. Bennet.

Donald Sutherland in "Pride and Prejudice." Focus Features

Sutherland continues to add to his Hollywood legacy and appeared as President Snow in the "Hunger Games" movies.

Donald Sutherland received an honorary Academy Award in 2017. Arnold Jerocki/Getty Images

Carey Mulligan played Kitty Bennet.

Carey Mulligan in "Pride and Prejudice." Focus Features

Mulligan is an Academy Award-nominated actress who continues to star in film and on television.

Carey Mulligan starred in "The Great Gatsby" and "Inside Llewyn Davis." Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images

Jena Malone played Lydia Bennet.

Jena Malone in "Pride and Prejudice." Focus Features

Malone continues to work in film and on television.

Jena Malone was also in the "Hunger Games" films. Jason Merritt/Getty Images

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