Alicia Vikander is a beautiful and talented dancer come actress known for her work in the Swedish theater and Hollywood. She is also a women’s rights activist.
Early Accomplishments
From age 9, Alicia had ballet training at Swedish Ballet School in Gothenburg and even had summer school across the world before an injury ended her dreams.
Her acting career began at age 7, starring in a Goteborg Opera production of Kristina från Duvemåla for 3½ years with a debut screen role coming in 2002 TV film, Min balsamerade mor.
Best Known For
She earned a BAFTA and Golden Globe nomination for starring in Ex Machina (2014), won an Oscar, SAG and Critics Choice Award for The Danish Girl (2015) and starred as Lara Croft in Tomb Raider (2018).
She also gained renown for roles in The Man from U.N.C.L.E (2015), Seventh Son (2014) and Second Avenue (2007-08).
Sexual Orientation
Alicia is straight and has been married to her actor boyfriend of 3 years, Michael Fassbender since October 2017. They met in 2014 during the filming of 2016 film, The Light Between Oceans.
She allegedly briefly dated Alexander Skarsgard in 2014.
Family
She was born to Svante and Maria Fahl Vikander but was raised by her mother. She has 5 half-siblings from her dad’s other marriage.
Religion
Some sources quote her as Christian and some others imply she is atheist, but the common truth is that she is not the religious kind.
Worth To Know
For her role in The Royal Affair (2012), she had to wear blonde wig and took an intensive 2-month language course to speak Danish.
In February 2015, she became a new face of luxury fashion brand, Louis Vuitton.
She did most of her stunts in Tomb Raider (2018).
She is a feminist.
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