She’s one of the most successful actors on the planet, starring in some of cinema’s biggest blockbusters and earning her place as one of film fans’ most loved stars.
The 35-year-old is a star of British film and television and is loved for role as Amy Pond – the companion to the Eleventh Doctor in the BBC’s cult series Doctor Who.
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A winner of numerous awards, Gillan is now one of the biggest names in Hollywood with a stream of cinema hits that have catapulted her into stardom.
Without further ado, here are 10 fun facts you may not know about Karen Gillan.
9. She is an only child
The Inverness born actor and director is the only child of John and Maire Gillan in 1987. Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez
10. Her favourite horror film is...
Popular 1996 slasher Scream! She once admitted she would love to take on the role of Ghostface - but in her natural Scottish accent. Photo: Matt Winkelmeyer