Lily James

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Characters played by Lily James

Debora — Baby Driver (2017)

Waitress at Bo's Diner who becomes Baby's girlfriend. She is targeted by the violent crew member Bats but is saved by Baby. Her presence at a safe house convinces Doc to provide escape funds. During the final shootout, she subdues Buddy with a crowbar to save Baby. After Baby's imprisonment, she maintains contact by sending him postcards.

Cinderella — Cinderella (2015)

Kind-hearted young woman who overcomes abuse to find true love and happiness.

Natasha Rostova — War and Peace (2016)

Natasha Rostova is a spirited young woman from a central family in the saga. At the beginning, she searches for true love while trying to find meaning in a privileged life, and her romantic path unfolds alongside Pierre Bezukhov and Andrei Bolkonsky during years of war and upheaval.

Pam Adkisson — The Iron Claw (2023)

Kevin's wife and the mother of his children. She supports his wrestling career and learns about the family curse. Despite Kevin's emotional withdrawal due to his fears, she remains a constant presence, eventually sharing a lasting marriage and a large family with him.

Korrina — Wrath of the Titans (2012)

Warrior ally who joins Perseus's quest in the 2012 sequel.

Elizabeth Layton — Darkest Hour (2017)

Churchill’s new secretary. He is initially brusque with her after she mishears him, while his wife rebukes him for his treatment of her.

Young Donna Sheridan — Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again (2018)

Ambitious Oxford graduate who travels to Greece, falls in love, and builds a hotel.

Josephine Esperanto — Finally Dawn (2024)

Josephine Esperanto is an actress playing a princess on a wartime film set in Rome. She supports Mimosa, brings her into her social circle, and remains Sean Lockwood’s emotional anchor when he admits that he needs her and decides to return home.

Elizabeth Bennet — Pride and Prejudice and Zombies (2016)

Elizabeth Bennet is a trained warrior and the central heroine of the story. She fights zombies with her sisters, rejects Parson Collins's demand that she abandon combat, and refuses George Wickham's attempted elopement. Her fierce independence initially places her in conflict with Fitzwilliam Darcy, but she eventually recognizes and accepts his love.

Ellie Appleton — Yesterday (2019)

Jack's manager and childhood friend who works as a mathematics teacher. She supports his musical ambitions, records his early demos, and travels with him to Liverpool. Despite sharing a romantic moment, she distances herself from his celebrity lifestyle, later dating Gavin, until Jack confesses his love and returns to her.

Sarah — Relay (2025)

A whistleblower targeted by Cybo Sementis Research Institutes for exposing genetically modified wheat side effects. She hires Ash to anonymously return a damning report. Initially evading a corporate counterintelligence team, she later realizes their true target is Ash. Arranging a handoff to protect him, she is revealed to be an undercover agent working for Optimo's team. She turns on her handlers, subdues Dawson, and is arrested alongside Ash.

Paige — Greedy People (2024)

Will's pregnant wife. She invites Terry over to evaluate him but feels unsettled. Suspecting Terry's threat, she hires a hitman to kill him and retrieves the stolen money to pay the advance. After giving birth, she attempts to flee with the money but is killed by The Colombian. Her child is later adopted by Chief Murphy.

Career Overview

Lily James has 53 screen credits in a career dating back to 1997. Their work spans 6 cinematic universes — most prominently Cliffhanger Series with 1 titles. Signature works include Baby Driver, Cinderella, War and Peace. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
53
Birth Date
1989-04-05
Birth Place
Esher, Surrey, England, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 6 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q13217306), public domain (CC0).