Publications such as Esquire and People Magazine have repeatedly included Beckinsale in their annual rankings of the world's sexiest and most beautiful women. She has worked occasionally as a model in television and print campaigns to promote Gap denim, Diet Coke, Absolut Vodka and Lux shampoo.
Background
Born and raised in London, Beckinsale is the child of actor Richard Beckinsale (1947–1979) and actress Judy Loe. She had an eight-year relationship with Welsh actor Michael Sheen from 1995 until 2003; they have one daughter. She married American film director Len Wiseman in 2004 and they live in Brentwood, Los Angeles.
Education
Beckinsale was educated at the fee-paying Godolphin and Latymer School in West London
Career
Much Ado About Nothing, 1993, Prince of Jutland, 1994, Uncovered, 1994, Marie-Louise ou la permission, 1995, Haunted, 1995, Shooting Fish, 1997, The Last Days of Disco, 1998, Brokedown Palace, 1999, The Golden Bowl, 2000, Pearl Harbor, 2001, Serendipity, 2001, Laurel Canyon, 2002, Underworld, 2003, Tiptoes, 2003, Van Helsing, 2004, The Aviator, 2004, Underworld: Evolution, 2006, Click, 2006, Snow Angels, 2007, Vacancy, 2007, Nothing But the Truth, 2008, Whiteout, 2009, Everybody's Fine, 2009; (TV films) One Against the Wind, 1991, Rachel's Dream, 1992, Cold Comfort Farm, 1995, Emma, 1997, Alice Through the Looking Glass, 1998; (TV series) Devices and Desires (voice only), 1991, (TV appearances) Anna Lee, 1993