What Happened to Rebecca Louisa Ferguson Sundström?

Rebecca Ferguson, born Rebecca Louisa Ferguson Sundström on October 19, 1983, in Stockholm, Sweden, has carved out a significant career in international cinema and television. Her early career in Swedish television led to her international breakthrough in 2013 with the BBC historical drama 'The White Queen', for which she earned a Golden Globe nomination. This role propelled her into Hollywood, where she quickly became known for her strong, often enigmatic characters.

A pivotal turning point in Ferguson's career was her casting as Ilsa Faust opposite Tom Cruise in the 'Mission: Impossible' franchise, beginning with 'Rogue Nation' in 2015. Her portrayal of the skilled MI6 agent garnered critical acclaim and established her as a formidable action star. She reprised the role in 'Mission: Impossible – Fallout' (2018) and 'Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One' (2023). While her character Ilsa Faust seemingly met her end in 'Dead Reckoning Part One', leading to fan speculation, Ferguson was not brought back for the subsequent film, 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning', released in May 2025.

Beyond action, Ferguson has demonstrated her range in various genres, including musicals like 'The Greatest Showman' (2017) and horror with 'Doctor Sleep' (2019). Her role as Lady Jessica Atreides in Denis Villeneuve's critically acclaimed 'Dune' (2021) and 'Dune: Part Two' (2024) further cemented her status as a leading actress in major sci-fi productions. Her performance as the resilient Bene Gesserit mother has been widely praised, though her role in the upcoming 'Dune: Part Three' (scheduled for December 18, 2026) will be significantly smaller, with Ferguson reportedly appearing in just one scene.

In recent years, Ferguson has also found success on the small screen, starring as Juliette Nichols in the Apple TV+ dystopian sci-fi series 'Silo' (2023–). The series has been well-received, and Ferguson is set to return for 'Silo' Season 3 in Summer 2026, with a fourth season also mentioned. Her commitment to her craft is balanced with a strong dedication to her family; she has a son, Isac, from a previous relationship, and a daughter, Saga, with her husband Rory St. Clair Gainer, whom she married in 2018. Ferguson maintains a strict rule of not being away from her children for more than three weeks at a time.

As of March 22, 2026, Ferguson continues to be highly active. She co-starred with Chris Pratt in the sci-fi thriller 'Mercy', which had a theatrical release in January 2026 and became available for streaming on Prime Video this weekend, March 22, 2026. She also featured in 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man', a continuation of the popular British crime drama, which premiered on Netflix on March 20, 2026, where she played identical twins Kaulo and Zelda. Additionally, she is slated to appear in the fantasy film 'The Magic Faraway Tree', set for release in select theaters on March 27, 2026.