Kate Fleetwood

Kate Fleetwood (born 24 September 1972) is an English actress. She was nominated for a Tony Award for her performance as Lady Macbeth in Macbeth, which first opened at Chichester Festival Theatre and was transferred to the West End and Broadway, and for an Olivier Award for her performance as Julie in London Road at the National Theatre. She is patron of En Masse Theatre, and joint patron, with husband Rupert Goold, of Escape Arts' youth arts work. Fleetwood grew up near Stratford-upon-Avon, and she is a graduate of Exeter University. She attended Trinity Catholic School in Leamington Spa. She began her career at the Royal Shakespeare Company during her childhood. She is married to Rupert Goold, who directed her in Macbeth; they have a son and a daughter.