Falcon and the Winter Soldier fame Erin Kellyman is a British actress who began her acting career in 2015. She is also best known for her portrayal of Enfys Nest in Solo: A Star Wars Story. This was the role that gave her the attention she needed as an actress. From then on, she went on to do many other movies which, include becoming a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
She is from Tamworth, Staffordshire. She did her primary education at Birmingham Ormiston Academy and The Rawlett School. Growing up, she had a passion for acting and media. Hence she decided to Join the Nottingham Television workshop. After Graduation, she decided to pursue her passion for acting.
Her first acting job was in Raised by Wolves. It was written by Caitlin Moran and Caroline Moran. It was for Channel 4. She then went on to do a sitcom for BBC called the Coopers Vs. The Rest stars Tanya Franks and Kerry Godliman. It was in 2016.
In 2018 came the turning point in her career when she was cast as Enfys Nest in Solo: A Star Wars Story. This was the movie that gave her global recognition. It was one of the most important new characters in the movie with an anti-hero nature.
Kellyman then went on to do the role of Eponine in BBC’s adaptation of Les Miserables. She was cast along with Lily Collins and Olivia Colman. She was also a part of BBC’s dark comedy series Don’t Forget the Driver. Her introduction to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the role of Karli Morgenthau brought her international fame. She played the role of the leader of a radical group.
Is Erin Kellyman Dating?
There is nothing much known about Erin Kellyman’s dating history. She, at the moment, is single and not in any relationship. She is, in fact, busy with her career. In November 2022, her latest project was released. The show’s name is Willow, and it premiered on November 30, 2022, on Disney +. It was an adaptation of a fantasy adventure movie of the same name, which was released in 1988.
She has two other potential future projects lined up for the new year. The Movie titled Woken is in post-production, the details of which are yet to be announced. She is also cast in an upcoming movie which is titled Blitz. This is in Production, but the date of release and any other details are yet to be announced.
She is just 24 years old and has now been part of many famous franchises. Her career is yet to take off, but it is safe to say that she has been on the right track. In the forthcoming years, we have to keep an eye on her to see how her career takes shape.
Is Erin Kellyman Gay?
The sexuality of this Marvel actress was always a matter of debate. Fans have spotted her with her girlfriend, Jordan O’cory. There were Instagram posts of both of them in her IG, but that has since been deleted, causing fans to speculate if they separated.
But many people have spotted her with O’Cory holding hands. After these pictures went viral on the internet, fans confirmed that she, in fact, was gay. It was a moment for the LGBTQ+ community, as not many MCU stars belong to the LGBTQ community. It is the inclusion that they need.
Erin herself has confirmed that she is queer. In fact, her new role in the series Willow is that of a Queer woman. It portrays the classic love story of a princess falling in love with the Knight. But taking a detour from the traditional norms, the Knight in willow is Kellyman, and the Princess is played by Ruby Cruz.
This role is close to her heart because, in this, she gets to be her, a queer woman playing a queer character. According to her, she could do so much in this role. Erin, in a recent interview, expressed her desire to do more roles like this. Growing up as a mixed-race woman who was queer is a “Triple Treat” in her interview.
Though her sexuality is confirmed by her, there is no confirmation about her dating life or any romantic affiliations. So far, we have only seen her with Jordan O’cory, and their relationship is private.
