June 27th 2024.
Hugh Bonneville has been a familiar face in the entertainment industry for almost four decades now. With his charming acting skills, he has captured the hearts of many and has become known for his iconic roles in beloved franchises such as Downton Abbey and Paddington. However, his latest project, ITV's Douglas is Cancelled, will showcase a different side of him. Created by the talented Steven Moffat, the four-part series follows the story of a national treasure news presenter, played by Hugh, who faces a potential career-ending mistake after being accused of making a sexist joke at a wedding.
The highly-anticipated series, which also stars Karen Gillan as Hugh's co-anchor Madeline Crow, Alex Kingston as his wife Sheila, Simon Russell Beale as his agent Bentley, Ben Miles as producer Toby Patterson, Madeleine Power as his daughter Claudia, and Nick Mohammed as comedy writer Morgan, is finally released today. As we eagerly watch Hugh's latest project, let's take a look at his life off-camera.
Many may wonder, is Hugh Bonneville married? Well, after being married for 25 years, Hugh and his wife Lulu Williams ended their marriage in 2023. Currently, Hugh is not married. He and Lulu share a son, Felix, who is now in his 20s. The couple tied the knot in 1998 and lived in West Sussex before announcing their separation in September last year. The news came as a surprise to many, especially after Hugh was seen attending his Downton co-star Michelle Dockery's wedding to Jasper Waller-Bridge without his wife and wedding ring.
The Notting Hill actor also reflected on his marriage, admitting that he never expected to be single for a long time. It was Lulu's mother who helped them reconnect after they lost touch. Despite giving his mother credit for their reunion, Hugh joked that it did infuriate him a little. Lulu, on the other hand, has always been supportive of her husband's career and doesn't get fazed by his celebrity status. As she puts it, they are just "home-loving people" who don't make a habit of attending celebrity parties.
Now, many may be wondering if Hugh Bonneville is in a relationship now. Earlier this year, he was linked to Canadian actress Claire Rankin, who has appeared in popular shows such as Ally McBeal, Charmed, Monk, House, and The Mentalist. The two were photographed leaving a restaurant in London together, and Hugh even took her to an event at Buckingham Palace. Claire was previously married to actor Josh Randall, who co-starred with Hugh in the CBS sitcom Courting Alex. However, the former couple divorced in 2013.
As we look forward to watching Hugh in Douglas is Cancelled, which airs tonight at 9pm on ITV1, let's appreciate his talent and celebrate his successful career in the entertainment industry. If you have any celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, don't hesitate to reach out to the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing us or calling 020 3615 2145. We would love to hear from you!
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