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Phoebe Waller-Bridge is an acclaimed English actress, writer, and producer, best known for her work on the television series Crashing, Fleabag, and Killing Eve.

<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

Phoebe Mary Waller-Bridge was born on July 14, 1985, in Ealing, London, United Kingdom. She is the daughter of Theresa Mary, who worked for the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers, and Michael Cyprian Waller-Bridge, the founder of the electronic trading platform Tradepoint. Her parents later divorced. Phoebe grew up in Ealing alongside her younger brother, Jasper, a music manager, and her older sister, Isobel, a composer.

She attended St Augustine's Priory, a Catholic independent school for girls, followed by DLD College London. Waller-Bridge later trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA), where she graduated as a professional actress.

<h2>Acting Career and Breakthrough with Fleabag</h2>

Phoebe Waller-Bridge began her acting career with a stage performance in the play Roaring Trade at the Soho Theatre in 2009. She went on to appear in television series such as Bad Education and the BAFTA award-winning crime drama Broadchurch.

Her rise to international prominence came with the creation and starring role in the critically acclaimed BBC Three and Amazon Prime series Fleabag. Adapted from her one-woman stage play, the show earned her widespread recognition for its sharp writing and raw performances. She won several awards, including the British Academy Television Award for Best Female Comedy Performance and three Primetime Emmy Awards, one of which was for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in 2019.

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<h2>Killing Eve and Film Projects</h2>

Waller-Bridge further showcased her writing talent by creating and executive producing the BBC America thriller series Killing Eve. Known for its compelling female leads and genre-defying narrative, the series added to her reputation as one of the most innovative voices in television.

On the big screen, she has appeared in films such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Iron_Lady_(film)">The Iron Lady</a>, Man Up, and notably, the Star Wars standalone film Solo: A Star Wars Story, in which she played the droid L3-37. Her performance brought humor and depth to the role, further proving her versatility as an actress.

<h2>Personal Life</h2>

Phoebe Waller-Bridge married Irish <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conor_Woodman">documentary filmmaker</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conor_Woodman">Conor Woodman</a> in 2014. The couple separated in 2017 and finalized their divorce in 2018. The two originally met in 2012 when <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conor_Woodman">Woodman</a> attended one of her stage performances.

Since 2018, she has been in a relationship with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_McDonagh">playwright</a> and filmmaker <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_McDonagh">Martin McDonagh</a>. They made their public debut as a couple at the premiere of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_McDonagh">McDonagh</a>’s film Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri.

<h2>Legacy and Influence</h2>

Widely regarded for her innovative storytelling and sharp humor, Phoebe Waller-Bridge has become a leading figure in contemporary television. Her success with Fleabag and Killing Eve demonstrated her range as both a performer and writer, influencing a new generation of television creators and screenwriters.

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