Hayley Atwell is a British-American actress born on April 5, 1982, in London, England. She is the daughter of Allison Cain, a British mother, and Grant Atwell, an American photographer from Kansas City, Missouri, which makes her a dual citizen of both the United Kingdom and the United States[1][3]. Atwell attended the Sion-Manning Roman Catholic Girls' School and later took her A-Levels at the London Oratory School. She trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama, graduating with a bachelor's degree in acting in 2005[1]. Atwell gained recognition for her roles in period dramas, including *The Duchess* (2008) and *The Pillars of the Earth* (2010), for which she received several award nominations[1]. Her breakout role came with the portrayal of Agent Peggy Carter in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, starting with *Captain America: The First Avenger* (2011) and continuing with the TV series *Agent Carter* (2015–2016)[1][3]. She also appeared in *Captain America: The Winter Soldier* (2014), *Avengers: Age of Ultron* (2015), and *Avengers: Endgame* (2019)[3]. In addition to her work in the Marvel universe, Atwell has starred in films like *Cinderella* (2015), *Christopher Robin* (2018), and *Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway* (2021)[1]. She recently appeared in *Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One* (2023) and is set to star in *Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning* (2025)[1][3]. On stage, Atwell has been nominated for Laurence Olivier Awards for her performances in *The Pride* (2013) and *Rosmersholm* (2020)[1]. Atwell is known for her versatility and has showcased her talents across various genres. She has also been involved in singing, performing songs like "Lavender's Blue" in *Cinderella* and "Whatcha Gonna Do (It's Up To You)" in *Agent Carter*[2]. Currently, Atwell is married to Ned Wolfgang Kelly and has a child with him[2]. Her recent involvement in high-profile franchises like *Mission: Impossible* highlights her ongoing relevance in the film industry.
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Hayley Atwell and Rupert Everett join the cast of the hit show 'Rivals' on Disney+, bringing even more drama and tension to the rival families of the Hasting-James and Wade.