Francesca Hayward Biography: Net Worth, Age, Partner, Height, Films, Awards, Facebook, Dancing Career

Francesca May Hayward better known as Francesca Hayward is a ballet dancer and actress who rose to international prominence as a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet before making her film debut as Victoria the White Cat in the 2019 musical Cats.

Renowned for her graceful technique and expressive performances, she earned widespread acclaim after starring as Juliet in Kenneth MacMillan‘s Romeo and Juliet.

Her career has successfully bridged the worlds of classical ballet and film, making her one of Britain’s most celebrated contemporary performers.

Francesca Hayward
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Francesca May Hayward
Stage Name:	Francesca Hayward
Born:	July 4, 1992 (age 34 years old)
Place of Birth:	Nairobi, Kenya
Nationality:	British
Ethnicity:	Mixed British-Kenyan
Height:	5 feet 2 inches
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	Father: English; Mother: Kenyan
Relationship:	Engaged
Occupation:	Ballet Dancer, Actress
Net Worth:	$2 million

Early Life and Education

Born on July 4, 1992, Francesca May Hayward is now 34 years old. She was born in Nairobi, Kenya, to an English father and a Kenyan mother before moving to England with her family at the age of two.

She was raised in a Christian household and spent most of her childhood in Worthing, West Sussex.

Hayward began studying ballet at the Le Serve School of Ballet and Theatre Dance before earning admission to The Royal Ballet School’s White Lodge in 2003.

She later progressed to the Upper School and graduated in 2011. During her training, she received several prestigious honors, including the Lynn Seymour Award for Expressive Dance and the Young British Dancer of the Year award.

Personal Life

Francesca Hayward has been in a relationship with Cesar Corrales since late 2019. The couple fell in love after being paired together as the lead roles in Romeo and Juliet at the Royal Opera House.

They moved in together during the 2020 pandemic lockdown and announced their engagement in November 2024.

Outside ballet and acting, Hayward prefers a private lifestyle and rarely discusses her personal relationships.

She has instead focused on her artistic career and continues to be active in both stage and screen productions.

Career

Francesca Hayward joined The Royal Ballet in 2011 after graduating from The Royal Ballet School. She quickly rose through the company’s ranks, becoming First Artist, Soloist, First Soloist, and ultimately Principal in 2016.

Her performances in productions such as Romeo and Juliet, The Nutcracker, Giselle, Manon, and The Sleeping Beauty established her as one of the company’s leading dancers.

She expanded into acting in 2019 when she starred as Victoria the White Cat in Tom Hooper’s film adaptation of Cats.

The role introduced her to a worldwide audience and showcased both her acting and dancing abilities.

She later portrayed Audrey Hepburn in the documentary Audrey and has continued balancing film projects with her career at The Royal Ballet.

In 2023, Hayward performed at the Coronation Concert for King Charles III, further cementing her reputation as one of Britain’s leading ballet performers.

Awards

• Young British Dancer of the Year (2010)
• Critics’ Circle National Dance Award – Best Emerging Artist (2014)
• Critics’ Circle National Dance Award – Best Female Dancer (2016)
• Critics’ Circle National Dance Award – Best Female Dancer (2019)

Net Worth

Francesca Hayward has an estimated net worth of $2 million. Her wealth comes primarily from her successful career as a principal dancer with The Royal Ballet, film appearances, live performances, and endorsement opportunities.

Social Media

• Instagram: @francescahayward

Filmography

• Romeo and Juliet: Beyond Words (2019)
• Cats (2019)
• Audrey (2020)

Discography

• Cats: Highlights from the Motion Picture Soundtrack (2019)

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