Gina McKee, born in Sunderland in 1964, is a British actress active in television, film, and theatre. She gained widespread recognition in 1996 for her role as Mary Cox in the BBC drama miniseries *Our Friends in the North*, a performance that earned her the BAFTA Television Award for Best Actress. Her television career includes notable roles in acclaimed productions such as *The Forsyte Saga*, *Line of Duty*, and *Bodyguard*. On the big screen, she has appeared in internationally successful films such as *Notting Hill*, in the role of Bella, *Atonement*, and Paul Thomas Anderson's *Phantom Thread*. Also highly regarded as a stage actress, she has performed on the stages of London's most important theatres, receiving nominations for prestigious awards for her intense performances. Her career is characterized by her notable versatility and her ability to tackle complex and multifaceted roles.