Rebecca Ferguson is unquestionably a talented actress, having won critical acclaim in 2013 for her portrayal of Elizabeth Woodville in the British drama "The White Queen" (for which she was nominated for a Golden Globe), and has since appeared in a number of high-profile films, including blockbusters like "Dune" and "Dune/Mission: Impossible" He has appeared in numerous high-profile films, including blockbusters like "Dune" and "Dune: Part 2," the "Mission: Impossible" franchise, the "Mission: Impossible" series: the "Mission: Impossible" series, " Dr Sleep, and the recent Apple TV Plus sci-fi hit Silo
Ferguson has played many critically acclaimed roles, but she recently revealed that she was greatly insulted by a former co-star Appearing on Josh Smith's "Reign" podcast, Ferguson said that she was brought to tears on set by an "absolute idiot co-star," adding, "That person literally looked at me in front of the entire crew and said, 'You call yourself an actor This is my job What the hell is this?" Ferguson went on to say that she felt like there was "no safety net" on set because the bully happened to be the top star of the project
She did not reveal the title of the film or the gender of the on-set bully, but fans have speculated as to who this person might be, and Ferguson has confirmed only that it is not Hugh Jackman or Tom Cruise In addition, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Emily Blunt have also taken to social media to issue statements that they respect Ferguson without question (and imply that they are not the perpetrators)
We may never know who Ferguson was referring to, but it seems like a good excuse to take a look at some of the highlights of this impressive actress' filmography
Rebecca Ferguson's career definitely took off in 2015 when she joined Tom Cruise's long-running "Mission: Impossible" film series as the enigmatic Ilsa Faust Her first appearance was in Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation: in a world dominated by Ethan Hunt, Ilsa Faust carved out her own niche, showcasing her unique skills and motivations, becoming a fan favorite
in the process
Fergus' appearances in Mission: Ferguson's three "Mission: Impossible" films all received very high Rotten Tomatoes scores This critical acclaim, coupled with the enthusiastic support of audiences, has cemented Ferguson's position as an important and irreplaceable element of the franchise While it has not been announced whether Ferguson will return for the final film in the series, 2025's "Deadly Hallows Part 2," fans will no doubt be hoping to at least get one last glimpse of this important recurring character
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In the 2017 sci-fi horror film "Life," Ferguson, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Ryan Reynolds play a team of scientists on the International Space Station who have discovered signs of extraterrestrial life on Mars The scientists begin to investigate and experiment on this newly discovered alien life form (which they nickname Calvin), but it becomes clear that the creature is more intelligent and malevolent than they had initially expected
Ferguson played Dr Miranda North of the CDC in the film She fearlessly confronts Calvin and makes an important choice that changes the fate of the ISS crew
The film received mixed reviews from critics and did reasonably well at the box office, but if you are looking for a sci-fi thriller with a horror twist, "Life" may be just the ticket
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Also released in 2017, the original musical The Greatest Showman stars Hugh Jackman, Zac Efron, Zendaya, and Ferguson as PT Barnum begging, stealing, and borrowing, bartering, the film loosely follows his early life as he builds the world-famous Barnum and Bailey Circus
The film received mixed critical acclaim, but it was the unforgettable soundtrack that struck a chord with audiences Composed by the dynamic duo of Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the film boasts soaring anthems like "This Is Me," "The Greatest Show," and "From Now On"
Ferguson has an important role in the film, playing Jenny Lind, a real-life Swedish opera singer who enters Burnham's life and challenges his definition of success during an important national tour Jenny Lind enters Burnham's life and challenges his definition of success during an important tour across the United States
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The film received little attention at the box office when it was first released in 2019, but The Boy Who Would Be King received very positive reviews from critics and has all the qualities to become a future cult classic
Starring Louis Ashbourne Serkis as Alex, a bullied boy who stumbles upon the mythical sword Excalibur and gains the ancient powers of King Arthur As he comes to understand his new abilities, the wizard Merlin appears and gives him his first quest: reassemble the Knights of the Round Table Alex is initially reluctant, but when the wicked witch Morgana, played with nuance and complexity by Ferguson, appears, Alex knows he must rely on his friends and family to stop her evil plot
Although the story is simple, the film received a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes for Ferguson and the young cast's strong performances
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Ferguson's latest project, Dune: Part 2, and its predecessor, Dune, are regarded as the best science fiction films of our time Director Denis Villeneuve's adaptation of Frank Herbert's epic poem captures the complex nuances and tone of the original novel, and a key element of its success is Ferguson's performance as Paul Atreides' mother, Lady Jessica
Ferguson embodies the character's complex layers of being both a member of the powerful Bene Gesellit and a fiercely protective mother She plays this complex character with grace and strength, expressing Jessica's unwavering loyalty to her family in the midst of the dangerous political climate of Arrakis
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