Known for her resilient and strong characters and presently appearing as Lady Jessica in the Dune series Rebecca Louisa Ferguson Sundström known by her stage name Rebecca Ferguson is a Swedish actress. She gained international recognition after appearing as MI6 agent against Tom Cruise in the blockbuster Mission Impossible trilogy. Swedish actress made her acting debut at the age of 16 on television and came with her breakout role of upper-class girl Anna in the Swedish soap opera Nya Tider (1999). Rebecca worked as a model as well and appeared in several commercials for clothing, jewelry, and cosmetics. She made her recent presence in the sci-fiction thriller Dune opposite Zendya and Timothée Chalamet.
BIOGRAPHY
Rebecca Louisa Ferguson Sundström was born on 19 October 1983, in Vasastan district central Stockholm, Sweden. Her mother moved to Sweden from England when she was 25 and married a Swedish businessman. Rebecca used the second name “Ferguson” of her mother as her stage name. She appeared in a bilingual environment learning both Swedish and English. Rebecca learned to dance from a very early age. She can dance ballet, jazz, tango, street funk, and tap dance. She started working as a model on television and magazine ads for cosmetic, clothing, and jewelry brands at the age of 13. Before appearing in any commercially successful film she worked as a nanny in a daycare, at a jewelry and shoe store, and a Korean restaurant.
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
Rebecca Ferguson has a huge following on her Instagram account where she interacts with her fans and has shared recent updates about her upcoming film projects and magazine shoots. She only uses Instagram and has no presence across other social media platforms. The Swedish beauty also shared glimpses of her personal life and luxurious lifestyle on her Instagram account.
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WIKI
Rebecca is a Swedish-English woman with Irish-Scottish roots. She is known for her strong character, unmatchable beauty, and captivating appearance. She is 5’5” feet in height with a blend of Swedish facial features. Ferguson has brown-auburn hair and mesmerizing green-grey eyes. Her sharp and edgy eyebrows are a distinct feature of her face. Louisa has a curvy model-like figure. The Swedish beauty is known for her resilient roles.
| Real Name | Rebecca Louisa Ferguson Sundström |
| Stage Name | Rebecca Ferguson |
| Nickname | N/A |
| Birthday | October 19, 1983 |
| Age | 40 years |
| Birthplace | Vasastan district in Central Stockholm, Sweden |
| Present Residence | Richmond, Southwest London |
| Gender | Female |
| Zodiac Sign | Libra |
| Nationality | Swedish, British |
| Mother Tongue | Swedish, English |
| Ethnicity | Swedish Irish Scottish |
| Religion | Not Known |
| School | Adolf Fredrik’s Music School |
| College/University | N/A |
| Qualification | English Language Music |
| Occupation | Acting Modeling |
| Net Worth | USD 6 million approximately |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| Children | 2 |
| Height | 5′ 5” |
| Weight | 55kg |
| Eye Color | Greenish-Gray |
| Hair Color | Brown-Auburn |
| Body Shape | Chest: 34 inches Waist: 25 inches Hips: 36 inches |
| Pets | Dog |
| Hobbies | Fishing, Yoga, Wind/kite Surfing, Horseback Riding, Advanced Scuba Diving |
ZODIAC SIGN
Ferguson’s sun sign is Libra. Libras are a sign of balance and discipline along with passion, ambition, and creativity. People under this zodiac sign are born sensitive, highly artistic, and perfectionists. They achieve high positions in their professions. Celebrities like Michele Morrone, Kim Kardashian, Cardi B, and Park Jimin have the same star sign as him.
PARENTS AND SIBLINGS
Rebecca Sundström is the eldest of her three sisters. Her father, Olov Sundström was a Swedish businessman and her mother, Rosemary Ferguson was an English woman who moved to Sweden at the age of 25. Rebecca’s mother worked as an English translator for the Swedish pop music group ABBA and helped them create an English version of their album Waterloo. On the maternal side, her grandmother was Irish and her grandfather was Scottish. Her father divorced her mother and married another woman after which she adopted the second name of her mother as her stage name.
| Father | Olov Sundström |
| Mother | Rosemary Ferguson |
| Sisters | Maria Cecilia |
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
The Swedish beauty was born in Stockholm, to a Christian family. Her official schooling was at English-medium School in Sweden. She was raised bilingual, speaking both Swedish and English. Rebecca studied at the Adolf Fredrik’s Music School in Stockholm which is the top-rated school known for its tough selection criteria and graduated in 1999. She started working as a model at the age of 13. Later she learned dance and has command over ballet, jazz, tango, tap dancing, and street funk. Rebecca also taught Argentine tango in a dance company in Lund, Sweden before appearing in films. Ferguson worked as a nanny, storekeeper, and waitress at a Korean restaurant as well.
MARRIAGE AND CHILDREN
Before marrying her husband Rory St. Clair Gainer she dated her ex-boyfriend and therapist, Ludwig Hallberg in 2005. After the success of Rebecca’s Swedish soap opera and the birth of her son from her boyfriend, she started living in Simrishamn, Skåne County, until they separated in April 2015. She mentioned in one interview that she wanted to live outside of the glamour at that time. In 2016, she started a relationship with Gainer and conceived a child in 2018. Later that year, the couple got married and now live in Richmond, Greater London. She has a daughter with her husband and usually keeps her children away from the spotlight.
| Husband | Rory St. Clair Gainer |
| Son | Isaac Hallberg |
| Daughter | Saga Gainer |
CAREER
Ferguson began her modeling career at the age of 13 and appeared in TV commercials and magazine ads for fashion brands. Rebecca was brought to the Spotlight with the Swedish soap opera Nya Tider (1999–2000). Later she appeared in Drowning Ghost (2004). Rebecca worked in the BBC miniseries and portrayed the role of Elizabeth Woodville in The White Queen (2013). She was nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actress in the British Miniseries.
Ferguson caught the attention of Tom Cruise and starred as MI6 agent Ilsa Faust, in the film series of Mission Impossible. This blockbuster movie gives her international prominence. Other characters she played in The Greatest Showman (2017), appeared in the horror films Life (2017) and Doctor Sleep (2019). Ferguson also had supporting roles in the comedy film Florence Foster Jenkins (2016), and crime drama The Girl on the Train (2016). Recently, she starred in the science fiction films Dune (2021) and Dune: Part Two (2024). She also worked in the Apple TV+ science fiction series Silo (2023).
Filmography
From a strong and tough agent in Mission Impossible to a resilient mother in Dune her roles are Enchanting and Serious. Her transforming abilities between characters and charming roles captivate audiences with her exceptional talent. Let’s take a look at the films she worked in.
| Drowning Ghost | 2004 |
| Hercules | 2014 |
| Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation | 2015 |
| Despite the Falling Snow Florence Foster Jenkins The Girl on the Train | 2016 |
| Life The Snowman The Greatest Showman | 2017 |
| Mission: Impossible – Fallout | 2018 |
| Doctor Sleep The Kid Who Would Be King Men in Black: International | 2019 |
| Reminiscence Dune | 2021 |
| Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One | 2023 |
| Dune: Part Two | 2024 |
Television
Rebecca Ferguson also makes remarkable appearances on Television. Some of her work is as follows:
| Nya Tider | 1999-2000 |
| Ocean Ave. | 2002 |
| Wallander | 2008 |
| The Inspector and the Sea The White Queen The Vatican | 2013 |
| The Red Tent | 2014 |
| Silo | 2023-present |
NET WORTH
The Swedish-British actress has a net worth of USD 6 million approximately. She is now a successful Swedish actress with worldwide recognition and loyal fandom.
Source of Income
Her main source of income is several successful roles in Swedish, English, and Hollywood cinema and Television. Additionally, she is the top model in magazines and for other cosmetic and clothing brands. Moreover, she endorsed popular Swedish and English brands and made investments as well.
FAVORITES
A list of some of the favorite things of Rebecca Ferguson is as follows:
| Favorite Colors | Red Black |
| Favorite Actor | Tom Cruise Hugh Grant |
| Favorite Actress | Scarlett Johansson Meryl Streep Emily Blunt |
| Favorite TV Show | Breaking Bad |
| Favorite Movie | 12 Angry Men The Third Man Monters Inc. The Usual Suspect |
| Favorite Food | Meatballs |
| Favorite Music | Classical |
| Favorite Dance | Ballet Jazz Tap dance Street Funk Tango |
| Favorite Destination | Countryside of Sweden Greece |
AWARDS
Rebecca Ferguson won Awards for her remarkable acting skills in both Swedish and English cinema.
| Awards | Year |
| Golden Globe Awards | 2014 (Nominated) |
| Hamptons International Film Festival | 2015 (Won) |
| Buffalo International Film Festival California Independent Film Festival Prague Independent Film Festival | 2016 (Won) |
| Fright Meter Awards | 2019 (Won) |
| Fangoria Chainsaw Awards | 2020 (Won) |
| Göteborg Film Festival Critics’ Choice Super Awards | 2022 (Won) |
INTERESTING FACTS
- She performed all her stunts by herself in Mission Impossible and went through rigorous training.
- Rebecca is often compared to Ingrid Bergman and Dutchess of York Sarah Ferguson.
- She once was considered for the lead role in Alien: Covenant (2017).
- Ferguson announced her second pregnancy during The Graham Norton Show in 2018.
- Rebecca was named one of Variety’s 10 Actors to Watch in 2015.
Does Rebecca Ferguson have a husband?
She started dating Rory St. Clair Gainer in 2016 and got married in 2018. Both have a daughter together.
Does Rebecca Ferguson love Tom Cruise?
She had a "Big Crush" on him and starred opposite to Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible.
What is Rebecca Ferguson famous for?
Her stardom begins with her role in the BBC miniseries "The White Queen" and the blockbuster action thriller "Mission Impossible".
Did Rebecca Ferguson have a baby?
She has two children. A son Issac and a daughter Saga.
Who is Lady Jessica in Dune?
Rebecca Ferguson played the role of Lady Jessica in Dune.
