“45 minutes waiting for rescue”: Keira Knightley experienced a terrible incident during “Pirates of the Caribbean” that gave many survivors lifelong nightmares

After first gaining attention and recognition in Kick it Like Beckham, Keira Knightley has secured her place as one of Hollywood’s most talented and sought-after stars. The British beauty has appeared in a wide range of films, from romantic dramas to period pieces. Her breakout role in the action-adventure series Pirates of the Caribbean made her a commercial star.

Keira Knightley in “Pride and Prejudice” (Image credit: Universal Pictures)

As the central character in a major franchise, Knightley says she has had her share of memorable and harrowing experiences on set. In the first film, the Atonement star got a little too close to her character’s predicament when she realized what it means to be shipwrecked in real life.

Keira Knightley experienced an unforgettable ordeal on the set of “Pirates of the Caribbean”

In 2003, British actress Keira Knightley landed a …