Annabelle Wallis' 7 Best Movies and TV Shows
From Peaky Blinders to The Mummy, discover the actor's filmography over the years.
All eyes are on Annabelle Wallis, the 40-year-old British actor who graced the red carpet at the 82nd Annual Golden Globes alongside past L’OFFICIEL cover star Sebastian Stan after years of the couple keeping their relationship lowkey. For those unfamiliar with Wallis, her movie roles and career as an actor is impressive.
Her latest project, Vanished Into the Night via Netflix, debuted in July 2024 and quickly became a sensation. In the Italian thriller, Wallis portrays a determined mother who teams up with her estranged husband to rescue their kidnapped children. The film topped Netflix’s global charts in its first week, cementing Wallis’ reputation as a leading talent to watch.
As Wallis continues to captivate audiences on screen and red carpets, it's a good time to look back at some of her best roles. From historical dramas to thrillers, keep scrolling to see her standout performances thus far.
The Tudors, 2009-2010
Wallis first garnered widespread attention with her role as Jane Seymour in the BBC historical drama series The Tudors from 2009 to 2010. Her portrayal of the third wife of King Henry VIII brought depth and nuance to the historical drama, earning her praise for capturing both the vulnerability and quiet strength of the ill-fated queen.
X-Men: First Class, 2011
In 2011, Wallis made a brief but memorable appearance in X-Men: First Class as Amy, a secretary working at the CIA who becomes entangled in the mutant team’s mission. Though her screen time was limited, this role helped her career significantly as the X-Men movies were blockbusters in the early 2000s.
Peaky Blinders, 2013-2016
Easily one of her most iconic roles, Wallis played Grace Burgess in Peaky Blinders, the captivating BBC period drama that quickly became a fan favorite to stream on Netflix. From 2013 to 2016, she portrayed the ambitious undercover agent who becomes romantically involved with Cillian Murphy's character, Thomas Shelby, the show’s antihero.
Annabelle, 2014
Annabelle Wallis starred in the 2014 film Annabelle, which coincidentally shares her first name. Her character, Mia, receives a porcelain doll that's possessed by a demon and terrorizes a couple throughout the film. This marked one of Wallis' early ventures into horror, establishing her as a talent in the genre.
The Mummy, 2017
In the 2017 reboot of The Mummy, Wallis plays Jenny Halsey, an archaeologist and adventurer. Tasked with uncovering ancient mysteries, Jenny becomes entangled in the chaos unleashed by the resurrection of Princess Ahmanet.
Malignant, 2021
In the 2021 horror-thriller Malignant, Wallis delivers a chilling performance as Madison Mitchell, a woman plagued by horrifying visions of brutal murders. As the story unfolds, Madison discovers a shocking connection between the killings and her own dark past. Wallis masterfully balances fear and strength, anchoring the film’s unique blend of psychological suspense and visceral horror.
Vanished Into the Night, 2024
In the 2024 Netflix thriller Vanished Into the Night, Annabelle Wallis portrays Elena Walgren, an American psychiatrist who relocates to Italy for love. As she navigates a tumultuous divorce and custody battle, her children mysteriously disappear, prompting a desperate search alongside her estranged husband, Pietro.
