Kristin Scott Thomas, the acclaimed British actress, has tied the knot in a private ceremony with John Micklethwait, the editor-in-chief of Bloomberg. The couple, who have been in a relationship for five years, exchanged vows in front of close friends and family, marking a significant moment in their lives.
At 64, Scott Thomas is well-known for her roles in films such as “The Horse Whisperer” and “Random Hearts.” Despite her illustrious career spanning over four decades, she has often kept her personal life under wraps. In a previous interview with the Financial Times, she notably declined to discuss her relationship with Micklethwait, stating, “I’m not going to talk about him. I’m talking about me.”
Sources close to the couple describe them as a perfect match, highlighting their shared intelligence, wit, and curiosity. Friends have expressed their delight over the marriage, celebrating the couple’s deep commitment to one another.
Before her relationship with Micklethwait, Scott Thomas navigated a challenging personal life, raising three 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren—Hannah, Joseph, and George—with her ex-husband François Olivennes. The couple divorced in 2005 after 17 years of marriage, and Scott Thomas has often reflected on the difficulties of maintaining relationships while pursuing her demanding career.
In a candid moment from 2013, she humorously remarked on her romantic prospects, suggesting that her lifestyle might scare potential partners away. “It’s incredibly difficult keeping relationships alive when you have a lifestyle like mine,” she noted, emphasizing how her commitments to acting often overshadow her personal life.
Scott Thomas’s marriage to Micklethwait marks a new chapter in her life, blending her rich professional history with a fulfilling personal journey. As they embark on this new adventure together, fans and friends alike are thrilled to witness the next phase of their lives.