Georgina Cates, ‘An Awfully Big Adventure’ and ‘2point4 Children’ Actress, Dies at 51 — SkimNews
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- Georgina Cates, the British actress known for 'An Awfully Big Adventure,' '2point4 Children,' and 'Clay Pigeons,' has died at age 51, her death only now surfacing publicly months after the fact.
- Her daughter Naiia announced the death on Instagram in June, writing that her 'beautiful, free-spirited mom lived a hard life and still found ways to make herself and others laugh,' though outlets did not pick it up until Variety reported it.
- Cates began her career in 1991 as Jenny Porter on BBC sitcom '2point4 Children,' later appearing in 'Casualty,' 'An Exchange of Fire,' and 'The Bill' before her feature film debut in 'Au Pair' (1994).
- She starred opposite Hugh Grant and Alan Rickman in the 1995 film 'An Awfully Big Adventure' and appeared with Joaquin Phoenix and Vince Vaughn in the 1998 black comedy 'Clay Pigeons.'
- Born Jan. 14, 1975 in Colchester, England, Cates moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting and was married to actor Skeet Ulrich from 1997 to 2005 after meeting him at an Oscars party.
- Cates is survived by her twins, Naiia and Jakob; ex-husband Ulrich commented 'I love you more than words can say sweetheart' on Naiia's Instagram tribute, underscoring the family's preserved bond a decade after their divorce.
Why it matters: Her death went publicly unreported for roughly two months after daughter Naiia's June Instagram post, a notable lapse for an actress whose credits include leading films opposite Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, and Joaquin Phoenix. Cates built a transatlantic career bridging BBC sitcoms and Hollywood features — a CV that is now earning a delayed, posthumous spotlight as outlets belatedly catalogue her 1990s work.
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