Candid of the Week

Thandie Newton and her former boyfriend, Brad Pitt,

during the filming of "Interview with the Vampire", 1993

Did You Know...

... Thandie Newton was originally cast in "Charlie's Angels", but dropped out to take a role in a small, indie film. She was replaced by Lucy Lui.

Brit of the Week

Thandie Newton (Nov. 6, 1972) was born in London to a Zimbabwean mother and English father. She attended Downing College, Cambridge and did very well academically. Her feature film debut was 1991's Australian film "Flirting" (which costarred Naomi Watts and Nicole Kidman). She then landed a small, but important role in 1994's "Interview with a Vampire". It was the part of 'Sally Hemings' in 1995's "Jefferson in Paris" that helped her gain recognition in Hollywood. She went on to star in "Beloved" and "Mission Impossible II" and in 2000, backed out of the role of 'Alex' (which was eventually played by Lucy Lui) in "Charlie's Angels" to do a smaller, indie film. She is most known for her work in "The Pursuit of Happyness" and "Crash" (which won her a Best Supporting Actress BAFTA). Up next "Vanishing on 7th Street (with Hayden Christiensen and John Leguizamo) and "Retreat" (with Jamie Bell and Cillian Murphy).

25 Most Beautiful Actresses

19.) THANDIE NEWTON

This British-born beauty is famous for her roles in a variety of films. She exudes grace and poise, all while delivering Oscar-worthy performances year after year. It's only a matter of time until Ms. Newton is accepting her own golden guy.

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