Keira Knightley Forgets Her Cameo in Latest Pirates of the Caribbean Film

As of October 10th, 2025, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise continues to be a massive success for Disney, with a sixth movie planned despite the mixed reception of the fifth installment. However, even the franchise's stars are having trouble keeping track of their involvement.

Keira Knightley, who starred in the first three Pirates films, was recently surprised to learn that she had a brief cameo in the fifth movie, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, which also featured her co-star Kaya Scodelario. In a recent interview, Knightley was visibly stunned when the interviewer pointed out her appearance in the latest film, as she had completely forgotten about it.

Despite the franchise's success, Knightley has had a complicated relationship with the Pirates movies. While they helped launch her to stardom, she has spoken openly about the difficulties she faced after the films, particularly the way she was objectified by fans. With her character's storyline seemingly wrapped up, it seems unlikely that Knightley will return for any future Pirates installments.

As the Disney franchise presses on, it appears that even its biggest stars are having trouble keeping track of their involvement. Knightley's forgetfulness serves as a humorous reminder that the Pirates of the Caribbean series has become a sprawling, convoluted endeavor, one that even its own cast members can't fully remember.