British star, Carey Mulligan, is having a great time. In just a few months, the young actress has shot from obscurity to Hollywood hot property. Film critics, fashion lovers and fans proclaim Mulligan to be one of the most exciting new talents around.  With her short, cropped hair, her gamine good looks and her unmistakable style, Mulligan certainly stands out from the crowd. But do not be deceived by her impish and mischievous appearance. Industry insiders say Mulligan is extremely ambitious and determined to succeed. It looks like she is set to become one of the most famous faces of her generation.

Mulligan was born on 28 May 1985 in Westminster in London. She lived with her parents in England until she was three years old. Mulligan then moved to Germany when her father took a job managing hotels. For the next few years, she lived with her family in a number of expensive hotels on the Continent before returning to England to attend boarding school.