From Mission: Impossible – Fallout to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Vanessa Kirby is stepping into one of her biggest roles yet. The actress stars as Sue Storm in Fantastic Four: First Steps, which hits theaters on July, 25, 2025. In an Instagram post on February 4, 2025 celebrating the casting, she called it “the happiest honour to get to know Sue Storm, and the family,” and gave a sweet shout-out to her co-stars Pedro Pascal, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn, writing, “I love you all so much.”
As Vanessa officially joins the Marvel family, here’s what to know about the actress behind the Invisible Woman.
That’s right, the home of the classic tennis tournament. She received her schooling at Lady Eleanor Hollis School in Hampton, another London borough. Afterwards she took a year off, then studied English at Exeter University. Not long after, she was signed with a talent agency and her acting career began.
After graduating from university, Vanessa began her acting career on stage. She landed early roles in productions like All My Sons at the Octagon Theatre Bolton and A Midsummer Night’s Dream, both directed by David Thacker. Her stage work quickly earned her acclaim and helped establish her as a rising talent.
Vanessa’s breakout role came when she portrayed a young Princess Margaret in the first two seasons of The Crown. The performance earned her critical praise and a Glamour Award for Best UK TV Actress.
The actress’s mother is the creator of a beloved lifestyle magazine, which is still published to this day.
