Elizabeth Debicki is an acclaimed Australian actress known for her diverse roles across film and television, earning critical recognition for her performances. After her breakthrough role as Jordan Baker in Baz Luhrmann’s 2013 film adaptation of ‘The Great Gatsby,’ Elizabeth Debicki went on to receive an AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 2014 for her performance. Debicki made her feature film debut in the 2011 Australian comedy ‘A Few Best Men.’ Her early professional training includes graduating from the University of Melbourne’s Victorian College of the Arts in 2010 with a degree in drama, and in 2009, she was recognized with a Richard Pratt Bursary for outstanding acting students. Following her cinematic breakthrough, she garnered further critical acclaim on stage, notably starring as Madame in the Sydney Theatre Companys production of ‘The Maids’ from 2013 to 2014, for which she earned the Best Newcomer award at the Sydney Theatre Awards in 2014.
Her increasing international profile was further acknowledged with the prestigious Cannes Trophée Chopard in 2019. She delivered powerful performances in Steve McQueen’s 2018 heist thriller ‘Widows,’ earning significant critical praise, and in Christopher Nolans 2020 espionage epic ‘Tenet.’ A pivotal career milestone came with her portrayal of Diana, Princess of Wales, in the final two seasons of the globally acclaimed Netflix series ‘The Crown’ (20222023). For this transformative role, Debicki received numerous major accolades in 2024, including a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, and a Critics’ Choice Television Award. Looking ahead, Debicki will return to the stage in 2025, starring opposite Ewan McGregor in ‘My Master Builder’ at Wyndhams Theatre, continuing to showcase her versatility across prominent film, television, and theatrical productions.