Kelly MacDonald
- Born: 23 Feb, 1976
Kelly Macdonald made her debut as Diane, Mark Renton's underage love interest, in the popular film "Trainspotting" (1996). As the only female lead in the movie, a uncompromising and precocious teenager, the slight, brown-haired actress gave a breakthrough performance, impressing both critics and moviegoers. A most auspicious debut, "Trainspotting" insured that her face would not be forgotten, her image prominent on the film poster that was plastered throughout England and the USA. That same year, Macdonald starred in the title role in the affecting drama "Stella Does Tricks", playing a young prostitute in Scotland looking to break away from the trade. She certainly proved one to watch with her compelling turn as Stella, impressing the film's unfortunately limi...
FAMILY & COMPANIONS
- father : Macdonald reportedly has had no contact with her father since 1978
- mother : divorced from Macdonald's father
- : has a younger brother
- Douglas Payne: Scottish; bass player with the band Travis; engaged in May 2000
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