Ella Purnell

About

Actress who became known for her role as the young version of the title character in the 2014 film Maleficent. She also appeared as Jackie in Yellowjackets, Young Ruth in the 2010 movie Never Let Me Go, and Young Jane in the 2016 film The Legend of Tarzan. 

Before Fame

At the age of 12, while training at the Sylvia Young Theatre School, she was cast in a London West End theatrical production of the musical Oliver!

Trivia

She played the role of Kayleigh in the 2010 movie Ways to Live Forever. 

Family Life

A native of London, England, she grew up with three younger half-siblings. She previously dated actor Rob Raco. She has since begun a relationship with musician Max Bennett Kelly. 

Associated With

She and Chloe Grace Moretz were both in the cast of the 2013 film Kick-Ass 2. 

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