Keira reunites with bullies

Keira Knightley was famously unhappy at her west London school, claiming bullying classmates called her "stupid".

But it's amazing what a few Hollywood movies, being voted sexiest film star of all time and an Oscar nomination can do for one's self-confidence.

Now it seems the 21-year-old actress is keen to reacquaint herself with her Teddington school pals, leaving a message on the Friends Reunited website.

In a short, sweet entry she says: "Hi, I am currently working as an actress in some rather big films, which is scary! Hope everyone is well xxxxx."

Knightley also reveals she is "in a serious relationship" - a comment thought to refer to her now ex-boyfriend, model Jamie Dornan. She adds that she has "no children that I know of!"

Knightley has previously spoken of being a target of bullies at Teddington but it seems she has had the last laugh; fellow ex-pupils describe themselves as "totally broke" and "desperately looking for a job".