Downton Abbey couple reveal they’re secretly married – four years after welcoming first baby together

Published on September 11, 2025 at 04:22 PM
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A REAL-LIFE Downton Abbey couple have revealed they’re secretly married – four years after welcoming their first baby.

Laura Carmichael and Michael C. Fox , but began dating two years earlier.

Michael Fox and Laura Carmichael at the Downton Abbey premiere.Michael C. Fox and Laura Carmichael have been together since 2014 Michelle Dockery and Laura Carmichael in a scene from *Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale*.Laura portrays Lady Edith Crawley (right) Downton Abbey cast at a horse race.A third feature film is wrapping up Downton’s story

They play Lady Edith Crawley and Andrew Parker respectively in the smash-hit period drama.

In 2021, the co-star couple welcomed their first child, son Luca, into the world.

Michael, 36, has now seemingly confirmed that he and Laura have tied the knot.

Speaking at ‘s Celebrates The Grand Finale, he said: “I owe a lot to this show.

“I think so much of my life has been shaped around this show.”

Co-star Lesley Nicol – who plays Mrs Patmore – then asked: “What if someone said you’re actually going to find your wife and have a child? Life-changing stuff.”

To which Michael replied: “I know. It’s incredible.”

The Sun has contacted Michael’s representatives for comment.

Meanwhile, the event marked ‘s conclusion – spanning 15 years worth of a TV series and now three feature films.

In April 2022, The Sun revealed howover a year earlier.

A source told the Sun on Sunday: at the time: “Laura and Michael absolutely love being parents and were grateful to have some time away from the limelight to enjoy the moment.

“Laura’s taken motherhood in her stride and it’s added another string to her bow.”

Meanwhile, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale features and Elizabeth McGovern as the Earl and Countess of Grantham, as well as as Lady Mary Crawley and Jim Carter as Mr Carson.

The beloved original series ran from 2010 to 2015 on ITV and PBS in the US.

Ahead of the third film‘s release, Hugh told how it will pay tribute to the late .

The screen legend played the Dowager Countess of Grantham.

Hugh told The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The on Virgin Radio UK: “It’s very much set in the house and saying goodbye to all these characters and we obviously say goodbye to Dame Maggie, which was very poignant on screen and now in real life.”

“She’ll be sorely missed. But the final film will obviously be a great lasting tribute to her.”

Still image from Downton Abbey: A New Era showing Laura Haddock and Michael Fox in period costume.Michael plays Andy Parker across the Downton franchise (pictured alongside Laura Haddock)

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