The Duchess (film) intent, exaggeration or ill will" and "Keira Knightley's performance gains new depth – she not only perfectly portrays a witty and feminine Georgiana early in the film, but also a caring mother, and an abandoned woman later on. Also remarkable in this role is Knightley's ability to portray the strengths, weaknesses, and the internal hurdles of Georgiana, as well as her internal contemplation." Film Ireland writes "It is a slow movie but it is well acted with Knightley and Fiennes suited to their roles, especially Fiennes who gives a formidable and powerful performance." Cameron Bailey, the co-chair of the Toronto
Catherine Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire Catherine Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire Catherine Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1700 – 8 May 1777), formerly Catherine Hoskins (or Hoskyn), was the wife of William Cavendish, 3rd Duke of Devonshire, and mother of the 4th Duke. She was the only child and heiress of John Hoskins of Oxted (1640–16 May 1717), and his wife, the former Catherine Hale (1673–1703). Her mother's brother was the judge, Sir Bernard Hale, and her first cousins were the army generals Bernard and John Hale. She married Cavendish, then an MP and known as the Marquess of Hartington, on 27 March 1718. The Marquess inherited