Camilla Belle Ruth, American actress, was born on October 2, 1986 in Los Angeles, California.
When the girl was in the third grade of a secondary school, she was noticed by agents recruiting actors for commercials. Camilla's parents were passionate admirers of Brazilian TV series and all kinds of soap operas, and they named their daughter after the heroine of the series "Family Ties" in the early versions, Camilla. Therefore, when advertising agents came to the Ruth family home for negotiations, they were received as dear guests. Nine-year-old Camilla Belle, whose biography then opened its first creative page, began acting in commercials and even in some television films, and her mother could only make sure that the girl did not lag behind the school curriculum. And in 1995, the future actress starred in a small role in the film “The Little Princess” directed by Alfonso Cuaron. This was Camilla's first notable film work.
Camille and Spielberg
Then the girl took part in a film called “Poison Ivy,” in which she played a small role as Daphne Falk, and in two television productions: “Royal Adventure” and “Sheriff’s Law.” And in 1997, Camille was invited by Steven Spielberg himself to participate in the filming of his famous science-fiction thriller “Jurassic Park.” The girl was to play Katie Bowman, who during the development of the plot would have to be attacked by compsognathus, small, fleet-footed dinosaurs, very dangerous at night.
The next film with the participation of Camilla Belle is “Practical Magic” directed by Griffin Dana, in which the girl played the witch Sally Owens, the heroine of Sandra Bullock in her youth. And then the little actress starred in the film “The Patriot” directed by Dean Semler.
Camilla Belle's childhood
Camilla or Belle, as the girl’s family and close friends call her, was born in Los Angeles.
Her father owned a large construction company, and her mother was a fashion designer and clothing designer. Camilla's mother is from Brazil, thanks to which the girl was from birth endowed with a peculiar appearance that is characteristic of all Latin women. When the girl was not even a year old, she starred for the first time, it was an advertisement. Thanks to her cute little face, she was often invited to act in film, and her childhood was spent mostly on the set. She had a hard time balancing filming and school.
She played her first film role in 1993 in the film “The Empty Cradle,” followed by filming in other films. Despite the fact that all these were only cameo roles, the films gained worldwide fame. The most famous project with Camille’s participation was “Jurassic Park,” filmed by Steven Spielberg. It was released in 1997 and became the favorite film of a large number of viewers.
Photos of Hollywood actress Camilla Belle are very popular on the Internet.
The girl was definitely noticed. These were qualified directors who subsequently collaborated with her. Camilla was invited to television, where she starred in TV series and was a participant in several television shows.
Participation in the filming of the film “Practical Magic” in 1998 was important for the young actress. This film starred Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock. For the role she played there, Camilla received an Oscar in the category “Best Young Actor”. She played Sally. According to the script, it was Sandra Bullock's character as a child.
She studied at an elite school for girls. After graduating from school, Belle went to London, where she received an acting education, studying at the Academy of Dramatic Art. It was 2002. But even during her studies, she continued to act, taking part in the filming of the films “The Crucible” and “12 Evil Men.”
London course
At the same time, Camilla’s mother, Patricia Ruth, began to introduce her daughter to great art. The girl enters a prestigious ballet school and at the same time attends a drama club. A little later, Camilla learns to play the piano and vocal singing. And when she turned 16, the young artist went to London and entered the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art there. After completing a full academic course, Camilla Belle returned home to Los Angeles in 2005 and continued acting in films. The actress was ready for serious roles, and she wanted to apply the knowledge she had acquired in London.
Biography and creativity[ | ]
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Born on October 2, 1986 in Los Angeles, California to a Brazilian mother and an American father. Full name: Camilla Belle Routh. Her mother, Cristina Ruth, was a fashion designer in Brazil and is currently Camila's manager. Father, Jack Ruth, is the owner of a construction company. Camilla received the name in honor of the heroine of one of the popular Brazilian soap operas.
Already at the age of nine months, Camilla began acting in advertising for newspapers and television. In the nineties, she appeared in several films made for television and video distribution, as well as in small roles in fairly large productions: “The Little Princess” (1995) by Alfonso Cuaron, “Jurassic Park 2: The Lost World” (1997) by Steven Spielberg, “Practical magic" by Griffin Dun (1998), "The Patriot" (1998) by Dean Semler.
For four years she studied ballet, attended a drama club and a choir. At the same time, she began playing the piano. In 2002, she decided to take a course at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
In 2005, Camilla starred as the daughter of Daniel Day-Lewis's hero in Rebecca Miller's film The Ballad of Jack and Rose, after which critics started talking about the talent of the young actress. Roles in independent productions of Arie Posin's Chumscrubber (2005) and Jamie Babbitt's Soul of Silence (2006) were also favorably received by the press.
Belle's most recent credits include starring in the remake of the classic 1979 thriller When a Stranger Calls, as well as starring in the massive blockbuster 10,000 BC.
The actress is engaged in charitable activities, takes part in the “Kids with a Cause” project, helping children suffering from hunger, poverty and violence.
In addition to English, Camilla is fluent in Portuguese and Spanish.
Father and daughter
The year 2005 was a turning point for the young actress. Camilla Belle, whose filmography included only a few films and needed to be replenished, played Rose Slavin in the psychologically intense drama “The Ballad of Jack and Rose.” She managed to convey the full depth of the experiences of a girl who found herself with her sick father on a secluded island. Both her father Jack, not yet an old man, and Rose herself knew that his days were numbered, an incurable heart disease was inexorably bringing death closer. Jack wanted to live the rest of his days as a human being; he invited his ex-girlfriend Kathleen, who came with her two adult sons, to the island. Strangers cannot exist in harmony, especially if the situation is tense, and everything is complicated by mutual distrust. Nothing good came out of Jack's idea, and in the end he and his daughter were left alone on the island again. Jack soon dies, and Rose attempts to burn herself and her father's body in a fire.
Horror and history
In 2006, Camilla Belle played the lead role in the film When a Stranger Calls, directed by Simon West. The film was shot in the thriller genre with a classic set of detective transformations. The role of Jill Johnson became another opportunity for the actress to show her dramatic talent. Then, in 2008, the Warner Brothers film studio launched a large-scale film project, “10,000 BC,” directed by Roland Emmerich, about prehistoric events in the Ural Mountains, home to primitive tribes, whose only chance of survival was hunting mammoths. The Egyptians, who were far ahead of the primitive tribes in development, needed slaves to build the pyramids. They brought slaves from Africa and the Siberian expanses of the Trans-Urals. The primeval beauty Evolet was captured and taken to Egypt. D'Lekh, a mammoth hunter, goes after her in the hope of saving his beloved.
Professional activity
Journalists, greedy for sensations, wrote with delight that at the age of seven Camilla received a role in the film “The Adventurers.” And two years later she played in the film “The Empty Cradle.” It’s good that the aspiring actress’s producer was her mother. She understood that the girl should receive a decent education. In parallel with filming, Belle attended a drama club, sang in the choir, and took ballet lessons. In 1998, Belle starred in the film Practical Magic, and in 2005 she decided to take a course at the London Academy of Dramatic Art.
By this time, no one questioned the professionalism of the young actress. In her work, Camilla began to take a more strict approach to the selection of incoming proposals. She was offered fees at the level of leading Hollywood stars. The actress’s reputation strengthened after the release of the film “When a Stranger Calls.” In 2009, viewers saw the popular performer in the film “Abandoned to Fate.”
Diversity of roles
The actress participated in the film “Abandoned,” which was directed by Heitor Dalia in 2009. Belle played one of the main roles. At the same time, Camilla Belle starred in the film “The Fifth Dimension” about psychics; her character was Kira Hudson, who has the gift of suggestion. In the film "Daddy Genius" directed by Trent Cooper, Belle played the main female role - Claire Axel, the daughter of the main character Robert Axel, played by Kevin Spacey. The plot centers on Robert's criminal activities, which land him in prison for eight years. Having been released from prison, he tries to understand his life situation, and at the same time the lives of his wife and daughter.
Camilla Belle, whose filmography contains more than 30 films, is today a sought-after actress for playing female roles in thrillers and blockbusters. Although she wants to star in intellectual films, with psychological overtones. However, the actress’s age allows us to hope that the best films with Camilla Belle are still ahead.
Camilla Belle now
In 2008, a film was released that caused a lot of noise - “10,000 BC”, directed by Roland Emmerich. In it, Camilla played with Cliff Curtis and Steven Strait. Camilla Belle, photo selection In 2009, Belle appeared in the Brazilian film “Abandoned” and in the American film “The Fifth Dimension.” She played a role with Kevin Spacey in the film “Dad of a Brilliant,” and a year later she took part in the creation of a film called “Prada and Feelings.”
Her latest works were roles in the films “Game of Attack” and “Open Road”. Camilla's image is usually associated with blockbusters and thrillers. These genres are most often present in director's proposals, however, Belle is not offended.
Camilla is not yet thirty, she continues to actively act in film and has many interesting offers and roles ahead of her. Most likely, her career will be very impressive.
Personal life
Camilla does not allow reporters into her personal life, rightly believing that what is intimate and secret, if it has happened in a woman’s life, cannot be made available to the general public. Therefore, it is unknown how many novels the actress had and whether there were any at all. It was not possible to hide only one acquaintance of Belle, which occurred on the set during the release of the Lovebug group’s video. The hero of her novel was musician Joe Jonas, with whom the actress began dating and even went with him to Cuba to take a break from the bustle of Los Angeles. It was noticeable that there was an emotional outburst in Camilla’s life, which subsequently had a positive impact on her work. The filming of the films “Mary, Mother of Christ” and “Lorelai” was an emotional outburst. Despite the fact that Camilla Belle and her boyfriend Joe Jonas broke up a long time ago, the actress retained that special spirit that encourages creativity.
Personal life of Camilla Belle
Belle is involved in charity work, like many Hollywood actors.
She is a member of the Kids with a Cause project. The actress plays the piano well and knows seven languages, including Spanish and Portuguese. She considers Portuguese to be her native language. In one of her films, the girl starred in this language.
Belle does not like to talk about her personal life. However, it is known that she had an affair with Joe Jonas, one of the leaders of the musical group “Lovebug”. The actress took part in the filming of their video and fell in love with Joe. They spent a romantic vacation together in Cuba. Inspired by feelings, the young actress played superbly in the films “Mary, Mother of Christ” and “Lorelai”. Today they are no longer a couple.
Camilla Belle and Robert Pattinson
Naturally, the “yellow press” closely follows the actress and even attributes her to an affair with Robert Pattinson. But these are only assumptions; officially, Camilla is free and is an enviable Hollywood bride.
Belle is a passionate fashion lover. Everyone knows about this. Her mother, as a professional stylist and fashion designer, always helps her daughter look perfect. Her toilets definitely delight the public. At one of the social ceremonies in 2006, she wore a dress that was recognized as the most elegant and sophisticated outfit of that year. Belle and Kim Basinger were the face of the Miu-Miu spring collection in 2006, in addition, Camilla represented the Princess perfume line.
The actress often travels to Brazil, which she loves very much, and where she is considered theirs, and besides, this is the homeland of her mother.
