But acting wasn’t always Dornan’s intention he actually started out as a model.

And it was during this time that he started dating one of Hollywood’s biggest stars Keira Knightley.

A few years into their relationship, Knightley opened up toThe Mirrorabout their dynamic.

Keira Knightley and Jamie Dornan

“I’m mad about him.

He keeps me sane when things get stressful,” she said.

“We always have fun together.”

Jamie Dornan and Keira Knightley

Their relationship may have been low-key, but Dornan was surprisingly open about why they broke up.

However, a source toldThe Mirrorthat she “shed a river of tears” following their breakup.

“Keira’s gutted.

Jamie Dornan and Keira Knightley

“They both wanted it to work but in the end it was untenable.”

“It’s a strange environment, being hounded,” he toldES Magazine.

“The paparazzi are cretins.