Naomie Harris Biography: Age, James Bond, Net Worth, Boyfriend, Oscar, Height, Parents

Naomie Melanie Harris, also known as Naomie Harris, is a celebrated British actress renowned for her powerful and versatile performances in blockbuster films and critically acclaimed dramas.

She is best known for portraying Eve Moneypenny in the James Bond series (Skyfall, Spectre, No Time to Die), Tia Dalma/Calypso in the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, Winnie Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom, and her Oscar-nominated role as a crack-addicted mother in Moonlight.

With an OBE for services to drama, she has empowered audiences through nuanced portrayals of strong, complex women while advocating for greater diversity in cinema.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Naomie Melanie Harris
• Stage Name: Naomie Harris
• Born: September 6, 1976
• Age: 49 years old
• Birthplace: Islington, London, England
• Nationality: British
• Ethnicity: Afro-Caribbean
• Occupation: Actress
• Height: 5’7″ (173 cm)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Brian Clarke and Lisselle Kayla
• Siblings: Two
• Spouse: Peter Legler
• Children: None
• Relationship: Dating
• Net Worth: $5 million USD

Early Life And Education

Naomie Melanie Harris was born on September 6, 1976, in Islington, London, England. She was brought up by her mother Lisselle Kayla (née Carmen Harris), a Jamaican immigrant who worked as a screenwriter on EastEnders and later as a healer, in a single-parent household in a council flat in Finsbury Park after her parents separated before her birth.

Her father is fashion designer Brian Clarke from Trinidad with British, Grenadian, and Guyanese ancestors. She grew up with two younger half-siblings from her mother’s later marriage. She attended St Marylebone School and Anna Scher Theatre School from a young age, developing her passion for acting.

She studied social and political sciences at Pembroke College, Cambridge University, before training at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School. Her ethnicity is Afro-Caribbean. Her religion is Christianity.

Career

Naomie Harris began her acting career as a child in 1987 with the television series Simon and the Witch. She appeared in British TV shows during her teens before taking a break to study at Cambridge. After drama school, she returned to acting with roles in 28 Days Later and After the Sunset. Her international breakthrough came as Tia Dalma/Calypso in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest and At World’s End.

She earned widespread acclaim playing Winnie Mandela in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013) and delivered a transformative, Oscar-nominated performance as the mother in Moonlight (2016), filmed in just three days. As Eve Moneypenny in the Daniel Craig James Bond films starting with Skyfall, she brought intelligence and strength to the iconic role across three movies.

Additional credits include Collateral Beauty, Rampage, and Black Bag. Appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2017, Harris is known for her emotional depth, versatility, and commitment to authentic storytelling that challenges stereotypes. She continues to select roles that highlight resilience and humanity while supporting causes related to women and diversity in film.

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @naomieharris

Personal Life

Naomie Harris, 49 years old, has been in a long-term relationship with businessman Peter Legler since 2012. She was previously linked to actor Chiwetel Ejiofor. She has no children and has spoken about the personal nature of such decisions. She maintains a close bond with her mother and values privacy in her personal life. Her height is 5’7″ (173 cm).

Net Worth

Naomie Harris’s net worth is estimated at $5 million USD. Her income primarily comes from acting roles in major film franchises such as James Bond and Pirates of the Caribbean, critically acclaimed dramas including Moonlight, endorsements, and other projects in the entertainment industry.

Filmography

• Skyfall (Film)
• Spectre (Film)
• No Time to Die (Film)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (Film)
• Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End (Film)
• Moonlight (Film)
• Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (Film)
• 28 Days Later (Film)
• Collateral Beauty (Film)
• Rampage (Film)