Alicia Vikander

**Alicia Amanda Vikander**, a Swedish actress born on 3 October 1988 in Gothenburg, has gained global recognition for her skillful and diverse performances. Trained as a ballet dancer at the _Royal Swedish Ballet_ in Stockholm, Vikander started her acting journey in Swedish short films and television series, gaining her first recognition through the drama series _Andra Avenyn_ (2008–2010). Her maiden feature film was _Pure_ (2010), earning her the _Guldbagge Award_ for Best Actress. Greater recognition came with her roles in Joe Wright's period drama _Anna Karenina_ (2012) and _A Royal Affair_ where she portrayed Queen Caroline Mathilde. She bagged an _Academy Award_ for her role in _The Danish Girl_ (2015), other key roles include Vera Brittain in _Testament of Youth_ (2014), playing a humanoid robot in _Ex Machina_ (2014) and her first foray into the action genre through _Jason Bourne_ (2016) and _Tomb Raider_ (2018). Forwarding to 2020, Vikander portrayed the young Gloria Steinem in the biographical drama _The Glorias_. She showcased her acting prowess in diversified roles in films like the thrilling _Beckett_, fantastical _The Green Knight_, and a deeply moving drama _Blue Bayou_. A feminist, Vikander has actively voiced for gender equality in the film industry. Vikander resides in Lisbon, Portugal, since 2017 with her husband, actor Michael Fassbender, and their two sons. She also took up British citizenship and now holds dual Swedish and British citizenship.