Daisy Ridley, 23, went from being relatively unknown to the name everybody was talking about when casting for "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" was announced in 2014.
Rey emerged as the star of the new series of films, and Ridley will be reprising the character for at least two more "Star Wars" films.
But the actress might be joining a new franchise soon; a new rumor says Ridley might be taking on the role of Lara Croft in a "Tomb Raider" reboot.
Here's your introduction to the star:
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Born and raised in Westminster, London, Daisy Ridley is the youngest of five sisters. Her father is a photographer and her mother works in internal communications at a bank.
Source: Entertainment Weekly
She's not the only one in her family with performing in her blood. Her great-uncle is Arnold Ridley, an actor well-known for his role in "Dad's Army," a popular British sitcom that ran from 1968 to 1977.
Source: Entertainment Weekly
Ridley studied at Tring Park School for the Performing Arts, where she specialized in musical theater, and graduated in 2010 when she was 18.
Source: Daily Mail
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