Jennifer Anne Ehle is a theater and movie actress of British-American origin. Her most notable performance was as Elizabeth Bennet in the 1995 television series Pride and Prejudice. It was the most successful adaptation of Jane Austen’s work.
Quick Facts
| Name | Jennifer Anne Ehle |
| Nickname | Jennifer |
| Date of birth | December 29, 1969 |
| Birthplace | Winston-Salem, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Age(as in 2024) | 54 |
| Nationality | American |
| Height (approx) | In Feet- 5 feet 7 inches |
| Weight (approx) | In Kilograms- 57 kg |
| Father Name | John Ehle |
| Mother Name | Rosemary Harris |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Michael Ryan (m- 2001) |
| Children | Daughter- Talulah Ryan Son- George Ryan |
| Boy Friend | Toby Stephens Colin Firth Michael Scott Ryan |
| Net Worth | $4 million |
Jennifer Ehle Biography
She was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on December 29, 1969. Jennifer Anne Ehle is her birth name, and she is 54 years old. Her father’s name is John Ehle, and her mother’s name is Rosemary Harris (English Harris). She spent her youth in both the United States and the United Kingdom.
Jennifer grew up mostly in Asheville, North Carolina. Rosemary, her mother, portrayed the older Valerie in ‘Sunshine’ in 1999, and Calypso in ‘The Camomile Lawn’ in 1992.
Regarding her educational background, she attended several schools in both the United States and the United Kingdom. She also studied acting at the North Carolina School of the Arts in the United States and the Central School of Speech and Drama in the United Kingdom.
Jennifer Ehle Height, Weight
Jennifer Ehle is 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs roughly 57 kg. She also has a well-toned physique with 36 inches of breast, 25 inches of waist, and 35 inches of hips. Ehle has dark blonde hair and hazel eyes.
Career
Peter Hall invited the young girl to apply for the television series The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles in 1992. She was cast as Austrian Empress Zita. Following that, the young lady won a main part in the TV show Rik Mayall Presents Micky Love.
Backbeat, in which she played Cynthia Lennon, started shooting in 1993. Stuart Sutcliffe, John Lennon’s pal, is profiled in the film. It focuses on his aspirations to become an artist, his love, and his death.
Jennifer Ehle’s major accomplishment, however, was her portrayal of Elizabeth Bennet in the cult film version of Jane Austen’s “Pride and Prejudice.” Colin Firth, well known for the films The King’s Speech, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and Bridget Jones’ Diary, was her companion.
The actress has said repeatedly that she enjoyed Jane Austen’s novel. So, when she was given the main part in his film adaptation, she couldn’t believe her good fortune. Jennifer portrayed Elizabeth Bennet so well that she received a BAFTA Award for her performance. It’s worth noting that Jennifer had a very short hairdo throughout shooting and had to wear wigs to get her hair groomed.
This television series was well welcomed by both spectators and reviewers. To date, this version of the work has been regarded as the most successful. Jennifer Ehle was bombarded with fresh offers after shooting Pride and Prejudice.
Jennifer met her mother on the set of Sunshine in 1999 when they played the same movie roles at different ages.
The actress reconnected with Colin Firth on the set of the tragicomedy The King’s Speech. She played Myrtle Logue, the wife of speech therapist Lionel Logue.
Jennifer Ehle, on the other hand, did not neglect the theater. The actress is frequent on the theatrical stage. Kevin Spacey’s production of The Philadelphia Story, Macbeth, and Tom Stoppard’s The Coast of Utopia is among the most renowned theatrical performances. It was her second time working with Stoppard. She had previously appeared in his piece The Real Thing in 2000. Both of these works earned the actress Tony nominations.
The actress appeared in the film version of Erika Leonard James’s popular book “Fifty Shades of Grey” in 2014. She portrayed Anastasia Steele, the main character’s mother. She also took part in the film’s continuation.
Jennifer Ehle’s Net Worth in 2024
She has amassed a substantial net worth of $ 4 million as a result of her successful acting career as of February 2024.
Jennifer Ehle’s Husband, Marriage, Children
Jennifer Ehle had a loving involvement with actor Colin Firth while shooting for the TV series Pride and Prejudice. As a result, Elizabeth Bennet’s and Mr. Darcy’s emotions seem so genuine. After all, the performers were in a relationship. Their relationship lasted a year and a half. The stars made no mention of the reasons behind their split.
Jennifer met writer Michael Ryan shortly after her separation from Firth. He eventually became her husband. The marriage was celebrated in 2001. The actress has said several times that she is a happy wife and mother. They have two children: George (2003), a male, and Talulah, a girl (2009).
