Alicia Vikander is a Swedish actress and producer. She is well known in America for her role in Ex Machina. She rose to fame with her appearance in the popular Swedish TV drama Andra Avenyn. She has made several other notable appearances in the films Pure, Testament of Youth, and Ex Machina. She has a few upcoming films and endeavors that will probably increase her popularity even more, including portraying Lara Croft in Tomb Raider.
Alicia is known to be atheist and does not follow any sort of religion. She often says that she is non-religious.
Vikander hasn’t made any comments on American politics. In Sweden their political parties are run differently, but she also has been quiet about her political beliefs.
She enjoys dancing and has been a ballerina for several years. This hobby has helped her land a role in Ex Machina. She used to enjoy law but she dropped out of law school to pursue a career in acting.
Alicia is currently dating Michael Fassbender, who is a German-Irish actor. He has had roles in both independent and blockbuster films. They are a very private couple when it comes to being in public together, as they are rarely seen kissing or showing affection.
Alicia Vikander had to learn Danish for her role in the Danish Girl. Her mother is an actress, and her dad is a psychiatrist. Vikander’s parents were separated when she was only 5 months old and as a result she lived mainly with her mom. She was still able to see her dad occasionally. She is also starting to get into the fashion industry, and is considered by some the face for Louis Vuitton.
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alicia_Vikander
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2539953/
http://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2016/08/alicia-vikander-cover-story
http://www.uselessdaily.com/news/34-interesting-facts-about-alicia-vikander-list/
http://www.interviewmagazine.com/film/alicia-vikander-1/