why is she famous? Hailing from down under, Natalie practically rose form obscurity to fame with her hit song, "Torn" and follow up, "Wishing I Was There."
"It was only cool to have blond hair and be a surfer chick [in Sydney]. I could learn how to surf, but I still looked Italian. It took me a long time to realize that was a good thing." -Natalie Imbruglia
Imbruglia made her big screen debut as an actress in the 2003 British comedy, Johnny English. Starring alongside Rowan Atkinson, she played a supporting role as Lorna Campbell. The movie also featured another musical talent, bond, in a cameo appearance. Internationally, the movie did well despite negative reviews from critics. It topped box offices in 22 countries and grossed around $150m.
