Keira Knightley has shared that the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies, which helped propel her career, were also the reason she was “taken down publicly.” The “Atonement” actress, 39, discussed how the Disney franchise positively and negatively impacted her life during a recent interview with the Times.

Disney made $4.5 billion from "Pirates of the Caribbean" at the box office, but Keira Knightley said the films occupied a "very confused place in my head."

Keira Knightley is explaining why she won't return to movie franchises after starring in the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' films. In a new interview with the U.K. Times, the actress credited the hit series of movies for making her into a household name,