Kate Bosworth, known for her role as Jill Taylor in the 2008 film “21,” is set to star in the survival thriller “Coyote” with her husband, Justin Long. It’s going to be their first project together since they tied the knot last year. Previously, the two have co-starred in “The House of Darkness” and “Barbarian,” both of which were comedy horror films… so they’re well set-up to thrive in Coyote!

Coyote was recently announced by Capstone Studios; the movie will be directed by Colin Minihan, who is known for his psychological horror works—“The Grave Counters” and “What Keeps You Alive.” The story of Coyote follows a family fighting for their lives against a pack of savage coyotes during a wildfire in the Hollywood Hills.

Coyote’s production began on November 11 in Bogota, Colombia—the studio is yet to announce its release date. The movie also stars Mila Harris and Brittany Allen. Justin and Kate both have a knack for these types of roles, having played in a number of horror and survival films before.

The early career of Kate, however, saw her in a completely different genre of films! Her breakout debut? A surprising 2002 surfing film called “Blue Crush,” where she played the lead role of Anne Marie. A local surfer girl preparing for a big-time surfing competition was a pretty far cry from her later roles, that’s for sure!

And then, in 2008, Kate appeared in Robert Luketic’s heist drama film “21.” Here, she’s the love interest of one of the main characters. The film revolves around the game of blackjack – inspired by a real story of a group of MIT students who developed card counting strategies to take home some impressive sums from the various casinos in Las Vegas.

Kate’s role in the story is not just limited to being a romantic interest for Ben Campbell, played by Jim Sturgess; she is also a skilled card counter on the team. The movie explores themes of risk, high-stakes gambling, and its appeal to students.

The game of blackjack is alternatively known as twenty-one, which is also the film’s title; this name is a reference to the game’s objective—to achieve a hand value as close to 21 as possible without going over. At the time of the movie’s release, playing blackjack was a trend, a spiritual successor to the gambling craze of the early 2000s. Consequently, the movie was a box office success and was the number one film in the United States and Canada during the first two weekends of its release.

This was also the time when the casino industry started shifting its focus to online models (like many other businesses during this period). Online blackjack games, being more accessible, started attracting players from all walks of life as operators were also offering “practice play” for players who didn’t want to bet real money. Card games have always had a huge presence in pop culture, but this shift changed how the mainstream populace engaged with gambling and related to its references in entertainment. To this day, online blackjack remains one of the most popular games on the internet and is enjoyed by players from all age groups. Furthermore, what has kept these online games relevant over the years is their adaptability to evolving player preferences and new technologies like the integration of crypto payment systems.

Movies about current trends or recently happened events that also take real stories into account tend to perform well at the box office. Not only was “21” based on a real story, but it was also relatable to the trend of the time. Other Hollywood movies that have followed this concept are “The Big Short” and “The Margin Call.”

Kate Bosworth Net Worth

Working in Hollywood blockbusters and independent films for over the last two decades has translated well for Kate Bosworth financially. Her other sources of income are modeling gigs and a number of brand deals. She was chosen to be the face of Calvin Klein Jeans in 2008, the same year she became the spokesperson for an American luxury bag brand, Coach. According to Celebrity Net Worth, her net worth in 2025 is around $12 million!

FAQs

Who is Kate Bosworth?

Her full name is actually Catherine Ann Bosworth (hence “Kate”), and she’s an American actress and a model.

What is Kate Bosworth’s zodiac sign?

It’s the Sun in Capricorn.

How old is Kate Bosworth?

Kate Bosworth was born on January 2, 1983, making her 42 years old as of 2025!

How tall is Kate Bosworth?

Kate Bosworth stands 5′ 6″ (1.68 m) tall.

How old was Kate Bosworth when she did Blue Crush?

Kate Bosworth was 18 years old when she appeared in Blue Crush in 2002.

Trivia

Kate Bosworth has heterochromia, a rare condition that causes her eyes to be of two different colors. Her left is blue, her right is brown.

She was in a relationship with actor Orlando Bloom from 2002 to 2005.