Keira Knightley - accent

[DJLiz2009]

I absolutely ADORE your accent. It's hard to concentrate on what you say, I can only hear your voice :) Keira Knightley's british accent is more than magnificent, and her good looks and brilliant personality just amplifies the beauty of it.

And american accents are pretty fucking annoying, so all you American fucktards, please just hold your uninteresting and very uncivilized comments about something that you're obviously fucking jealous of to yourself.

[jemjean]

You have a very laid-back and genuine quality that comes across beautifully. You are correct about strong American accents (I'm American). Most of our sex symbols don't have them and that's not a coincidence. A Bronx accent is great for character, but ot a turn-on. I think the reason people react so negatively to Keira Knightley's voice isn't her accent. I think it's the nails on chalkboard quality her high pitch can produce.

[Zuzukid12]

Haha GREAT! i love your opinion

[Stevecast]

I dig ur accent... Meet me tonight? ha.. Brits are OK by me.. Global Partners if U will... piece out

[wykkydtruth]

I think the type of accent is attractive or detracting, depending on each person; ie. beauty is in the eye of the beholder.

btw, your Scottish accent did NOT sound manly, but I know why you say that. I think I sound manly when I speak with a Scottish accent as well. I think Keira comes off to a lot of American's as snooty, because her accent isn't as relaxed as some other accents. I had to smile when you mention American accents being strong, because there are so many! Good job! I've subscribed

[Adrilondon]

Hi there! You are a very nice person thats what counts and your accent is fine, tottaly fine and it can be hotter if u want to Im sure. cheers

[lottywood]

Us brits are amazing, faggot americans.

[DaFawky]

@lottywood So I guess Michael Jackson(one you subscribed to) is a faggot.

It's funny how people anywhere can bash Americans but then have this thing for American media

[haib7]

HAHAHA just as you said 'shes a bit.....' before you finishes i said jawry and so did you LMAO

[JRees8590]

I must say that your comment about someone's own accent seeming to be the general is very true. I would definitely say that an accent is very important with attractiveness. Like you, I find the Southern accent unattractive because it is often seen as a "hick" accent by people from other parts of the country, whether that's true or not. With British accents, it makes the person seem more intelligent, and for me, more attractive. You've made some interesting points though.

[huskamut]

People from liverpool have nice accents - whats with the face pulling? Nothing wrong with your accent, i love all of the regional scottish accents as well, but the best accents are welsh.

[nastenkax]

I LOVE your accent. It reminds me a little bit of Emma Thompson's accent, the way she spoke in Love Actually, and this is coming from a HUGE [cannot emphasize it enough] keira knightley fan by the way. I'm American but I was born in Ukraine (I'm a teenager) and I wish I had more of an accent because I also happen to think that European accents are very sexy and do make a person somewhat more attractive. It adds to the mystery and exotica, so to speak... I think.

[marthaeloise]

I think the accent totally counts. I love your scottish one, I personally thought that was very sexy. But you know, each to their own...

[captainbrandon1980]

Gotta agree that he accent most definately DOES count.

Maybe it's cause I have severa Asperger's Syndrome, and I'm open minded and no Xenophobic like many in my nation, but I simply love & adore most veriations of the English accent. I'm not like boarderline AngloPhile, if you all will.

[EmmaWismyhero]

i think that accents are sexy, but it does make a diffence

I LOVE kerias voice, and it DOES help

[laurnwithoutthee]

you sound sexy when you speak american

[imladriself]

it definitely does effect the attention grabbing power of a person. i love english girls, being an american boy, though i sound like i'm from elsewhere.

[germangirl4017]

teethy or toothy? i don't know either!!

[AaronWonnacott89]

Accents definitly affect the attractiveness of a person. People seem to like foreign accents (Most) more than their own. BTW, I think your accent is fine and you don't need to go into coaching to talk like Keira - though her accent is pretty hot.

[CAARaeed]

you have a nice accent if i may say so. in my country everything (that's english) is in british english, but people have either the local accent, or an american one from watching TV (almost all the movies, music and TV is either American or Hindi), which is unfortunate cos i find the britsh accent rather charming. especially one like yours - the ones on BBC sound too posh - 'Queen's English' is it? where in britain are you from?

[machatta]

I LOVE THE BRITISH ACCENT AND I ABSOLUTLY LOVE KEIRA KNIGHTLYS ACCENT AND I LOVE YOUR ACCENT TOO cya

[callmewhenyoursober1]

well, i've lived all over, in England, France, Germany, America, Egypt, and Japan, so i have a very strange mixture of accents, but i love English accents, very charming

[hidefromthesun]

By the way, people from new york don't have a strong accent at all. maybe people from new york city and around that area, but people upstate and not in the nyc area don't have the accent that you're thinking of.

[lushie]

I think accents increase sexyness to foreigners... I know I find accents other than my own attractive...

[xneeneex]

I don't think you were talking bullshit. I think the New York accent is funny. My chemistry teacher has one, and one of my classmates alwys mock her when she says 'talk' like 'tolk' lol. Well I love your accent and I love Keira also and her accent!

[PhoeBloo]

I think the British accent is easyer to understand when your not English or American. Just my opinion.

[Artel]

100% Agree

[mrxquestionxmarkx]

I am not English nor British neither but I think  your accent and the English accents generally speaking are much more nicer than American's.Behind English accent is hidden something which I called a reserve of calmness and I like it.

[reyeskid]

hell yeah!, i mean i'm american and i have to say i agree the have this gentleness(not sure thats a word) and a elegance and like sound suffisticated and shit.. definitly

[cheesylove]

I think what makes the British accent so hot to Americans, is the fact that it is so foreign and mysterious. And there are so many sexy associations that go with it, the French accent to I find to be particularly attractive.

Also, I'm from New York City and the "New York" accent that you are talking about is actually more Long Island and Staten Island, even Jersey, than NY. Most New Yorkers have a pretty normal accent...maybe the Bronx a tiny tiny bit but not really.

[xsmilelikeyoumeanitx]

haha. see! i dont like my accent even more now!. pronounce my t's?? i wasn't aware i didn't??

[brandonthyname]

Whoa, only a two week old comment--the lovely las lives! :D

Hey love: Was wondering when your next video, if ever, is gonna be posted, cause me and others always really enjoyed hearing what you had to say. VERY interesting discussion of accents. You chould probably do an entire new one about it, like a part 2.

Check out the internet movie database boards for Love, Actually for an interesting discussion on accents if you ever get time. Cheers lovely ...

[wannaseetheworld]

I personally don't like your accent. No offence. I mean you say you don't really have an accent, that it's boring.. but you really do! To me, anyway.

And when you spoke American, you did sound hotter. I don't know - maybe that's just my love for America talking.

I do agree that an accent makes a huge difference.

Pronounce your T's!!

[Emalex92]

No offense, but it's Britain. And they're called Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England. But you're right, there are loads of different accents all over the place- you literally only have to go down the road and the accent changes. People from different countries would probably be shocked if they heard some of them. But then there's the whole talking like a Chav thing, don't get me started on that! :D

[shakirafanfreak]

This is for everyone out there who thinks the british accent is unattractive.. stop being A HATER. ur just jealous cuz they have the moste beautiful and elegant accent ever and u don't.. I LUVVVVV BRITISH PEOPLE AND THEIR ACCENT. and i personally luv keira knightley and orlando bloom.. SCREW ALL OF U british accent HATERZ OUT THERE

[jinraven]

Accents could definitely be changed. I can switch to a Southern American, to a more refined Northern Californian accent like a light bulb. I happen to also speak French so I end up subconsciously adding a little bit of a French accent to my usually flawless American accent whenever I speak to a native French speaker who tries hard to carry a conversation in English.

[RABIDJOCK]

In reality her accent is learned as any can be,check out her early interviews she "actually's" herself to death..more recent one you almost never hear it.Simply wonderful dahllings..if you get my point.

[newcarcaviar]

I'm from Toronto, Canada and I personally think the English accent is great. I find the actor Rupert Grint quite good-looking but when he opens his mouth to speak, he has an amazing tone to it that makes him all the more attractive.

[wolfiegirlrox]

o m g the scottish accent u did sounded exactly like my history teacher!

[Emalex92]

I love Keira Knightley's accent, there's nothing wrong with being well spoken. If you're from a certain place then i suppose its harder for outsiders to adjust to the way you talk, i think you probably find someone attractive based on their accent because it's so different from your own. but if anything i think Keira's accent is sophisticated and correct, plus it's fascinating to listen to lol :)

[sweet1as5sugaruk]

i agree, i love her accent! im going to try it at college haha xD

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[69XIndividualityX69]

Hmm..pretty damn true,if Keira didn't have that sexy accent,i would find her a little less attractive. BOOOM!

[moviedude1990]

i LUVV english accents..i luv ur accent..of course im from america and its odd to hear that someone likes american accents cause to us its not..but to someone from england it is...i think any foriegn accnt can make someone more beautiful yes..... i guess it just depends on where u are from.

[brandonthyname]

Yeah, I agree. I'm originally from two southern places: Shreveport, Louisiana and also Jackson, Tennessee (subburbs), and I love our allies accent. Especially English. It just makes me melt.

I'm headed to Los Angeles in a few years to study acting, and I so hope I meet a typically trendy London girl living abroad, or some other English las ...

;)

[Alterdegoe]

I have a natural English accent but live in America. Whilst here I tend to fake an American accent seeing as I get asked "what's a jumper? these are sweaters" in my place of work. I am told however I sound much more fit with my natural accent, so I think it does play a huge part. Keira Knightley btw Well buff.

[sonictif2]

This vid was posted on my 13th B-day! it's like I was destined to comment on it. Accents do play a big part, totally agree with everything you said, pretty much, was smiling and nodding throughout the whole thing. But I disagree with the guys who said "she was attractive untill she opened her mouth", I think that like you said, it does add class, and a certain maturity or lady-like-ness, if that's a word.

[HIYURLOLZ]

oooo Loving the Accents there :D

[mandafool24]

i think the accent plays a huge part in the attractiveness of a person! i personally LOVE english accents...you're right, it makes the person sound more elegant and classy. i wish i had one :( i have a boring american accent. like a newscaster, just plain lol. i LOVE your accent by the way! you're very charming too :) good video!

[sianyd]

av u got the link for the video ur talking about? cheers xxx

[sianyd]

our accent is pretty kool if i may say so myslef...im from england btw lol xxx

[A2thadblLY]

I agree totally with you. I wish that I spoke like Keira Knightley. Gosh, I want an english accent. I was raised in Atlanta, Georgia. I dont really have an accent because i live in a better part of Georgia. I believe that it does play into your appearance, the way you speak. BTW, your voice is beautiful, and dont fancy the american accents, all of us would die for yours.

[LilBka]

i think it can play a part ..but a little one, any who looks apon it any more so is vain and shallow.I am English?Scottish - born & brought up for first part of childhood in England and then in scotland and can see it more of a communicational break down..i had to change my accent back and fro so it really depends on how you see it..fuck everyone else.

[sarahav]

haha you are so funny!

you remind me of me

[FuzzyBunnyofdoom]

I agree Blessed be the lois that spreadeth and spewed her forth lol okay wrong...But I love your accent and I dont think its Thick but strong enough to be quite attractive. And yes ones accent does play a part, It definatly adds something for me in any case. Oh and I'm from New york, Not the city but central NY believe me theres a big difference between our accents and the NYC "Com eir I gotta Tawk to ya" accent lol. Peace Out

[biscuithead4eva]

you have an absolute exellent point there cz ppl judge her by the way she speaks! good on ya gurl!

[londoncalling101]

i think that accents play a part. i'm an american and i live near Washington Dc. [Do we have harsh accents? Because i think mine is rather boring :)]

But anyway, I myself am i HUGE fan of Keira, but my all time FAVORITE british accent is Jack Davenport. Oh dear god, it's so smooth. I can speak in a British accent, and my mom says it sounds like Keira's. (you do have to speak from the jaw, by the way)

[hallucinogenic1]

I absolutely adore your accent! For the most part I dislike American accents (or lack thereof), which I sadly have ._. but I like pretending to have british accents and things. haha.

cheers<345

[shannonmclaughlin]

nah, you dont sound like a man with the scottish accent... and you do the american accent pretty well. good job! um.. i'd have to say accents sort of play a part of attraction, because if you think about it, you hear people talk every day, so why would you choose to be with someone who had either the most revolting voice or the most detestable accent?

you were too cute at the end : )

[AprilGirl00]

OMG New York has a strong accent?? Anyone anyone! Let me know if i sound anythin like what you think new yorkers sound man.. i'm soooo curious! ; )

[croczrule112]

infact i like keiras accent i like everything about her. but depnds whos using that accent i mostly adore the irish accent..

[brandonthyname]

smilelikeyoumeanitx you rock! I agree 100% with everything you said. I think aside from mutural physical attraction, an accent is such a big turn on. And the English are just so lucky. If I ever got there I'd never leave.

I was born & raised in Tennessee, but thankfully, never developed much of anything. 

Are you taking marriage proposals of guys from America you've never met before as of now, since you adore our accents? Cheers lovely ...

- Brandon Middleton

Memphis

[pagielme4ever]

you see a lot of british people articulate themselves quite skillfuly, w/right usage of needed words (more extensive vocab.)to more effectively express upon a topic...and the accent just comes with it, so it is sort stereptypical to associate accent with thoguhfulness, consideration, etc. just remember that accent is a means to something, kind of a cheap paper wrap...it's the package (aka, yourself!) that'll bring out beauty.

[pagielme4ever]

Accent is an just an asset to a person placewise i think. ultimately it is the way one chooses articulate speech that becomes more of a stronger impression.

[ashire13]

i'm american and have the "nice accent" you refer to. I do think that accents play a part in someone's attractiveness, but again its very subjective to the listener. By the way, you do have an accent and it is very nice. You see, subjective to the listener...

[xsmilelikeyoumeanitx]

soo... you're saying i'm annoying when i speak then lol. nice! thankyou! lol x

[MrHairyNutz]

frankly speaking

im american & when isee a brit speak i think there cute creatures but at the same time it has this annoying tone or pitch to it i guess

only if you listen to it long enough

well thats my two cents about this/cyz

[lindaconchita]

i think is quite interesting what your talking about the accent does make a difference though.

for example british people you know they speak in this i guess very polite way and so slow also and americans they just you know speak and they don't really care about it but is't the way you talk to people that says a lot about you.

[OmbreRouge]

I'd like to add more... I just watched the video you were talking about. I can see how immature and rude those two girls were (not to mention the underage drinking and smoking). However, I'd like to reassure you that not all American girls are like that! Don't worry! I haven't really met anyone from my school who's said they dislike Keira Knightley. In my art class, all the people who've seen my drawing of her say how much they do like her. Hopefully that will brighten your day a little =)

[kumikocloud]

I really don't think it applys - accent wise anyway. Or at least not to me. But I believe it has more to do with your taste in men/women. So obviously your going to think someones attractive if you like someone who has a British accent - rather if you didn't like the British accents, you would find them attractive.

I for one think any type of accents is fine with me. ^_^

[OmbreRouge]

I'm American, and I think that English accents sound much better than American accents. It seems to me I have no accent at all. When you're from California, your voice is about as plain as it can get. And, yes, I love Keira Knightley, too. In fact, I'm drawing a picture of her for art right now. Yes, I do think that accents help define who you are. Where I am from, an English accent would make someone sound... how do I put this?... more proper, elegant, and high class, I guess.

[KatrinaLove]

you say that you do not appear to have an accent but i am from Britain and when i hear the American accents i love them, because to me we Brits do not appear to have accents. So i suppose if you live in a country or state all your life a different accent will always appeal more to you then your own!

[liz0159]

No no i completley understand and agree with you.

[lec223]

I don't think that the accent of a person specifically makes them more attractive, it's more how they present themselves. In her role in 'The Jacket' she took on an American accent, and I found her just as appealing as I did in say her role as Elizabeth Bennett. I think to be seen as attractive is more a case of looking at the whole package of a person.

[trinityj1]

It's plays a huge part. I'm Canadian and there's nothing more attractive than a high-class British accent. I just love to listen to people who have that refined, Oxford sort of accent (and London, because of David Bowie and my love for his voice). Anyway. Your accent is definitely an asset; it would change my perception of you slightly if you were American, in a shallow, first-impression way- you wouldn't seem so classically pretty.

[CyberVixen]

Well 99% of the comments on my videos say "I love your accent, you are so hot!!" so yes, I'd say the accent is a slight selling point. My personal favourite accent is NewYork.

[CateLevade]

I think it does make a difference in quite a few cases. But, if you saw someone across a bar you could be attracted to them without hearing them speak, however by the same token, if they had an ear splitting accent you could go right off 'em. But then again you could think someone is bloody ugly then be completely turned on by their voice, thus making them attractive. Wow, that was a long exlaination for just saying: sometimes!

[Drownedworld]

xsmilelikeyoumeanitx, are you a Londoner? If so, whereabouts are you from? You sound like you're south of the river

[ggfan2006]

where are you from?? because you have a great accent slightly londonish (not a word i know!) you really sound like someone like a tv presenter or something!! sorry ive offended you! I love keira too! and does anyone watch gilmore girls if so anyone thinks she looks like paris geller??

[SarahEllie]

Excellent video! I'm English too and know where your coming from with the whole our accents feel quite boring and like nothing really. I love Keira Knightly i think shes wicked and her well spoken accent is amaze! It makes me want to talk more in proper english rather than slightly common which i think i am. anyways yeah i agree with everything you said in video and the accents i feel deffo do play a part in how attractive you are.

rock on keira knightly supporters!

[MissMorningGlory]

Accents certanly play a serious role in attractiveness. So as for the Keira's style - go for it. Might I add that you're funny and a truly appealing person, I enjoy this video so much :) Very easy on the eyes and the ears. Cheers!

[aforgottenmemory]

Wow. Very profound and somewhat funny, this video was.

I agree, accents do play a role in attractiveness. Makes me wish I had an accent ;) Well, I guess I would have an accent to someone on the other side of the world...well, I'm not sure what I'm getting at.

[kaari]

Ive been thinking about this subject too and I agree. I think peoples voice play a big part in their attractiveness because you can tell stuff like their social standing and background (kind off)with it. I would hate to think I have an accent:|

But, yeah Keira Knightley accent rocks! imo

[deadandrotting]

you have really good accents im jealous, and I agree that keaira is amazing. right on.

[Jaleese]

KEIRA KNIGHTLEY IS AWESOME!!!!!!!!

[eskimohats]

Wow, i enjoyed this ever so much.

I totally agree with you.

I am fasinated with British accents :)

Thank you for making this video.

Haha, Keira Knightley attractes me with her accent

&& also her little under bite if we shall say that.

:]

[deadestshelley]

Woah is that your real accent? Cause it's GREAT! I love it!

[Eponine1832]

I think Keira Knightley's accent is gorgeous! And I do think accents help attractiveness. I know I fall head over heels for a French accent or a soft Irish accent. I'm from Southampton and a lot of people here have a...I hate to sound snobby...'chav' accent, but mine is a lot 'posher'. I'm not saying I talk like the Queen, but it's certainly different to a lot of people around here. I don't think anyone finds me more attractive for it, but my American friends say my accent is 'hot'. Hmm.

[TheRealityCheck]

I thought that I was partial to English accents(I think that in America,we're bred to like English accents)then I met girls who were Swedish and Scottish,but she lived in England.The voice in general can play a part in attraction.Who can talk to someone if the voice is irritating?Though,I don't think that I could just like someone for their voice.If I like someone,and they have a really amazing accent,like Keira,then bonus?Though,I don't think you need to talk like her,heh,your accent is lovely

[lisapizzahpie]

i love your accent, i dont necessarily think having an accent makes you more attractive, but it's definitely extra brownie points.i have had moments where i'd see someone on tv or in person where i'm thinking they're not good looking, but when the accent comes out of their mouth, it's like "hmm, you're not THAT bad", so i guess it does play somewhat of a part on how ppl. may perceive you. i love keira's accent so much that i can't stand it! it's absolutely perfect.

[LovleyOne]

LOL you are great!!

You have a similar accent to me and I feel the same way you do about the whole thing..it seems kinda boring to us but to other people like Americans they love it.

[UndiscoveredJulie]

That's so awesome! I'm American and I think your accent is amazing. Anyway, I think that accents CAN play a part in how attractive a person it. Quite frankly, it doesn't really matter because the person you should really want to attract should be winner enough to look beyond how a person speaks. :) I'm not saying that's your ultimate goal for the attractive voice. Just pointing it out. Your voice is awesome... the accent is so cool.

[Arpazia]

In my opinion, your accent is lovely and doesn't sound very boring at all. Of course, this is an American speaking (I am a native Los Angeles-ian) and most people here in the states are EXTREMELY attracted to the British accent. One can achieve the posh effect by examining the way Keira Knightley speaks. She speaks through her teeth, and juts her jaw out quite alot, making sure to pronounce every single word in a very precise manner.

[widerthanasmile]

I think they can certainly detract from someones looks if they sound horrible or have bad grammar. English accents always sound nice I think. I'm American so of course I think it's boring. I thought a lot of people didn't like them though? Ha. Most people on the west coast have the LA accent you were talking about :) Good topic <3

[lachelleofthesea]

Well, from my experience the accent does play a pivotal point in attractiveness. I am from OK and I studied abroad for uni in England. I'm just normal on the attractiveness level in the states but it seemed like the guys were crazy for me in England. I had British girl friends that were loads more beautiful than I am but that didn't seem to make a difference. It just works out that way I suppose. (In the reverse, had they been in America they guys would have been drooling over them!)

[OCobsession]

i wish i could have the accent like u... since I'm not American =(

[losvegetales]

im in love with u :)  lol

[xsmilelikeyoumeanitx]

cheers :-) a few friends of mine were like "whaaaaaa...Hannah! you were talking waaay too much!" lol. one text me thinking i was pissing about - but i was being completely serious lol x

[MannequinMaddy]

hey it's all good :) love the vid! good job!

[xsmilelikeyoumeanitx]

hey guys. thanks so much for your comments :-) didn't think i'd get any to be honest lol x

[iheartmyvans]

what's with all the texans commenting this video? i'm only saying that because i'm a texan, making this the 3rd comment from a texan. i don't think that having an accent has anything to do with making you more attractive or not. when i think of attractiveness, i think of physical beauty. and i personally like people with cool accents. i guess for me i get tired of hearing people sounding the same. the only thing that i dislike is bad grammar. and i am a huge keira knightley fan by the way.

[weizel2001]

accents, i think, play a big part in someone's attractivness. i dislike the southern american accent very much even though i am texan. most people hear in america love the british accent. i love it. your accent makes you very attractive.

[Neikka]

I love accents. Irish, English, Aussie, and Scot. Here in Ameirca we only have a few accents. Not like going thru England and getting all sorts of accents. I know from speaking to people from Ventrillo. But we have 2 types of Souther accent, Midwest accent, Boston accent (cause they sound American-British..more on the American side)... Newyorker.. which has American-Jewish accent/ American-Italian accent... then the West coast that seems more like "dude" etc. Tho that is sterotypical.

[m0viejunkie]

Also, I love some New York accents too, not the very harsh ones, but I find them quite cute. I love Keira too, by the way.

[m0viejunkie]

Wow, you're really good on the camera. You weren't awkward, which I would be. I think that an accent does play in someone's attractiveness. I always loved English accents from basically any area. Me, I have a typical boring American accent... it's midwestern,(I'm from Ohio) basically the same as the californian accent you were talking about. Weird that you say that you like the American accent because it's easy on the ears..because I think the same about English accents!

[OperaticTragedy]

Yes, I think someone's accent does play a part in their "attractive-ness". I'm from Texas, but I'm from, basically, the melting pot so we don't really have Texan accents. But, when I meet someone who has a true Southern accent, I just melt. Also, British accents, like yours, actually have a major advantage. You can say, "My dog peed on my bed!" and it'll sound classy. ACCENTS DO PLAY A PART IN SOMEONE'S "ATTRACTIVITY". (Ooh. Another new word!)

[bobcatnation]

u sound more attractive with an accent

[NmbSky]

I dnt think it always plays a part,depends on the person.I like Irish accents,no particular reason.But the up north tend to annoy me.Duno if thats to do with sum1 I dislike but,if any1 u liked started talkin in an accent u took a fancy to,wudnt it be more likely for u take a greater likin to them?E.g. if sum1 I liked spoke in a Manchester accent (no offence) I wud probably like them more if they had any other accent, but I'd like them even more if they had an Irish one. Confusing? I think not