Daisy Ridley

Daisy Ridley is a British actress who became a global star through her portrayal of Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. Born on April 10, 1992, in Westminster, London, Ridley grew up in Maida Vale and trained at the Tring Park School for the Performing Arts. Before landing the role that would change her life, she appeared in minor television roles in shows like Casualty, Silent Witness, and Mr Selfridge, as well as a few short films.

Ridley’s casting as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) was a watershed moment in her career. Selected from thousands of auditions by director J.J. Abrams, she became the face of a new generation of Star Wars heroes. The Force Awakens earned over $2 billion worldwide, and Ridley’s performance was praised for bringing warmth, determination, and emotional depth to the iconic franchise. She reprised the role in The Last Jedi (2017) and The Rise of Skywalker (2019), with the trilogy collectively grossing over $4.4 billion at the global box office.

Beyond Star Wars, Ridley has worked to diversify her filmography with a range of projects. She starred in Murder on the Orient Express (2017) alongside an ensemble cast, voiced characters in animated films including Peter Rabbit (2018), and took on dramatic roles in films like Ophelia (2018) and Chaos Walking (2021). She has also lent her voice to video games and pursued producing work, demonstrating her interest in storytelling beyond acting alone.

As of 2026, Daisy Ridley’s net worth is estimated at $12 million. The vast majority of her wealth was accumulated through her work on the Star Wars trilogy, where she earned increasingly substantial salaries with each installment. Her continued work in film and her producing ambitions have contributed to her financial stability. With the announcement of a new Star Wars film featuring her character Rey, her earning potential is poised for another significant increase.