Gemma Chan Biography: Age, Partner, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Movies & TV Shows, Nationality

Gemma Chan is an acclaimed English actress known for her versatile performances in film, television, and theater.

She rose to international prominence with her role as Astrid Leong-Teo in Crazy Rich Asians (2018), followed by starring as Sersi in Marvel’s Eternals (2021), and other notable projects including Humans, Captain Marvel, and Don’t Worry Darling.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Gemma Chan
• Stage Name: Gemma Chan
• Born: November 29, 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Birthplace: London, England
• Nationality: British
• Ethnicity: Chinese British
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 1.75 m
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: Mr. Chan and Mrs. Chan
• Siblings: Helen Chan
• Spouse: Dominic Cooper
• Children: Unknown
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $6 million USD

Early Life and Education

Gemma Chan was born on November 29, 1982, in London, England, at Guy’s Hospital in Southwark. She was brought up by her parents, Mr. Chan (an engineer who grew up in Hong Kong) and Mrs. Chan (a pharmacist who emigrated from China via Hong Kong and was raised in Greenock, Scotland), in Kent, England, in a family that valued education and the arts through lessons in violin, piano, and dance.

She grew up with one younger sister, Helen Chan. Her ethnicity is Chinese British, and her religion is Unknown. She attended Newstead Wood School for Girls in Orpington.

She studied law at Worcester College, Oxford, graduating with a bachelor’s degree around 2005. Despite receiving a training contract offer from the law firm Slaughter and May, she pursued acting by enrolling at the Drama Centre London.

Career

Gemma Chan began her career in the late 2000s after drama school, initially modeling to support her studies and appearing in early television roles. She made her film debut in Exam (2009) and gained attention with parts in Doctor Who (“The Waters of Mars,” 2009), Sherlock, and Secret Diary of a Call Girl.

She starred as Mia/Anita in the sci-fi series Humans (2015–2018), earning critical praise. Her breakthrough came with Astrid in Crazy Rich Asians (2018), followed by Minn-Erva in Captain Marvel (2019), Sersi in Eternals (2021), and roles in Let Them All Talk (2020), Raya and the Last Dragon (2021, voice), Don’t Worry Darling (2022), The Creator (2023), and The Boy and the Heron (2023, voice).

She has also performed in theater productions like Yellow Face and Our Ajax.

Awards and Nominations

• Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Cast in a Motion Picture (Crazy Rich Asians, 2018)
• Broadcasting Press Guild Award nomination for Best Actress (Humans, 2015)
• Various ensemble and breakthrough recognitions for Crazy Rich Asians and Humans

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @gemmachan

Personal Life

Gemma Chan is 43 years old and her height is 1.75 m. She has been in a long-term relationship with English actor Dominic Cooper since 2018; they live together in London and keep their relationship private. Previously, she dated English comedian Jack Whitehall from 2011 to 2017. No children are publicly known or disclosed. She maintains a low-key personal life focused on her career and advocacy for Asian representation in media.

Net Worth

Gemma Chan‘s net worth is estimated at $6 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting in major films like Crazy Rich Asians, Marvel projects (Captain Marvel, Eternals), and series such as Humans; residuals from streaming and theatrical releases; voice work in animated films like Raya and the Last Dragon; modeling and endorsements early in her career; and high-profile roles in Hollywood and British productions.