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Rebecca Ferguson
Also known as Rebecca Louisa Ferguson Sundström
Career
Active 1999 – present
Biography
About Rebecca Ferguson
Rebecca Louisa Ferguson Sundström, known professionally as Rebecca Ferguson, is a Swedish actress who has built an international career across television and film. Born in Stockholm on October 19, 1983, she began acting at age 15, landing her first role in the Swedish soap opera Nya tider. She later appeared in the slasher film Drowning Ghost, but her breakout came with the lead role of Elizabeth Woodville in the 2013 BBC series The White Queen, which earned her a Golden Globe nomination. She then gained global recognition as Ilsa Faust in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015), a role she has reprised in subsequent installments.
Ferguson grew up in the Vasastan district of central Stockholm. From age 13, she worked as a model for magazines and appeared in TV commercials for make-up, clothes, and jewellery. She attended Adolf Fredrik's Music School and graduated in 1999, the same year her acting career began. After her early success, she moved with her then-boyfriend to Simrishamn on Sweden's south coast, where she ran an Argentine dance studio and worked on short art film projects. Her personal life has included a son from that relationship, and she later married businessman Rory St. Clair Gainer in December 2018. The couple has a daughter born in May 2018 and a house in Richmond, southwest London.
She keeps much of her life private. At 5'5" with an athletic build, she brings a grounded presence to her roles. Ferguson continues to act steadily since 1999, and her profile shows she has amassed a large following of 1.3 million on Instagram, reflecting her enduring appeal in the public eye.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1999-present (started around 15 years old; 27 years active)
- Birthplace
- Stockholm, Sweden
- Ethnicity
- Caucasian
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Blue
- Weight
- 124 lbs (or 56 kg)
- Measurements
- 35–25–36 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.69
- Bra/Cup Size
- 34B show conversions - UK: 34B, EU: 75B, AU: 12B, JP: 75B
Performances
- Solo
- Nudity (Topless Only)
Extra
- Instagram Followers
- 1.3m (as of February 2026)
Frequently asked
How did Rebecca Ferguson transition from Swedish soap operas to international fame?
Ferguson began in Nya tider and Drowning Ghost before landing the lead in The White Queen, which brought her a Golden Globe nomination. This led to her role as Ilsa Faust in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, making her a global star.
What is Rebecca Ferguson's educational background?
She attended Adolf Fredrik's Music School in Stockholm, graduating in 1999, the same year she started her acting career.
Why does Rebecca Ferguson live in Richmond, London?
She and her husband chose Richmond because of its proximity to Pinewood and Shepperton studios, which are major film production facilities.
What personal details are known about Rebecca Ferguson's family?
Ferguson has a son from a previous relationship and a daughter born in May 2018 with her husband Rory St. Clair Gainer, whom she married in December 2018.
Did you know
- At age 13, Ferguson began modeling, appearing in magazine editorials and TV commercials.
- She ran an Argentine dance studio in Simrishamn, Sweden, during a period away from mainstream acting.
- Ferguson's connection to the studios in London influenced her choice to live in Richmond.
- She maintains Swedish nationality despite spending time in the UK.
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