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Tom Hardy, known for his powerhouse performances in films like Inception, Mad Max: Fury Road, and Venom, has built a beautiful family life with his wife, actress Charlotte Riley. Their love story is as captivating as Hardy’s filmography, beginning on the set of the 2009 adaptation of Wuthering Heights.
Who is Tom Hardy’s current wife?
Tom Hardy’s current wife is Charlotte Riley. The couple met while portraying Cathy and Heathcliff in the 2009 adaptation of Wuthering Heights. Their chemistry was palpable, leading to a romantic relationship that blossomed both on and off the screen. Hardy proposed to Riley just a year after they first met, and they tied the knot in July 2014 in a private ceremony at the Château de Roussan in France, attended by close family and friends, including Hardy’s son, Louis.
Charlotte Riley is English and grew up in Teesside in northeast England as the youngest of three children. In her 2018 interview with You Magazine, Riley shared that she hasn’t lost her regional accent, noting, “Having the threat of a Northern father telling you that if you lose your accent you’re not allowed to come home is a good way of keeping you grounded.”
Riley earned an English degree from Durham University and later studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, as well as the Parisian clown school, Ecole Philippe Gaulier. In 2022, she received an honorary doctorate of letters degree from Durham University.
Her acting career took off with her role in Wuthering Heights, and she has since appeared in various series, including Peaky Blinders, Close to the Enemy, King Charles III, Press, and Trust. She has also been seen in films such as Edge of Tomorrow, In the Heart of the Sea, London Has Fallen, and Grand Street.
Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley’s family
Tom Hardy and Charlotte Riley share a beautiful family life. They welcomed their first child in 2015, followed by another child in 2019. Hardy is also a devoted father to his son Louis, who he shares with ex-partner Rachael Speed.
Riley, who is deeply involved in her children’s lives, has said, “The best you can hope for is to create a warm, loving, safe and consistent environment.” Their family dynamic reflects a strong bond, with Hardy mentioning in interviews how much he values his role as a father. He emphasizes the importance of being present and supporting his children as they grow.
“There is no harder and more important job on the planet than parenting,” he said in a 2018 cover story for Esquire. “You’ve got the military, police, doctors, service personnel — massive respect, huge consequences — but parenting? It’s beyond a job, isn’t it.”
Who is Tom Hardy’s ex-wife?
Tom Hardy was previously married to actress Sarah Ward from 1999 to 2004. Their marriage ended in divorce, but Hardy has often spoken about the impact that fatherhood has had on his life. His first son, Louis Thomas, was born in 2008 from his relationship with Rachael Speed, who was his girlfriend before meeting Charlotte Riley.
