A real-life couple from Downton Abbey have shared that they’ve been secretly married for four years, since having their first child.
Laura Carmichael and Michael C. Fox went public with their relationship in 2016 but actually started dating two years before that.
They portray Lady Edith Crawley and Andrew Parker in the popular period drama.
In 2021, the co-star couple welcomed their first child, a son named Luca.
Michael, 36, has now seemingly confirmed that he and Laura are married.
Speaking about the show’s impact, 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.”
Michael’s representatives have been contacted for comment.
Meanwhile, the event marked the conclusion of Downton Abbey, which spanned 15 years as a TV series and now includes three feature films.
In April 2022, it was revealed that the couple had welcomed their son Luca over a year earlier.
At the time, a close insider shared that Laura and Michael absolutely love being parents and appreciated having some time away from the spotlight to enjoy their new chapter.
They said Laura has embraced motherhood gracefully, which has added another dimension to her life and career.
Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale stars Hugh Bonneville and Elizabeth McGovern as the Earl and Countess of Grantham, alongside Michelle Dockery as Lady Mary Crawley and Jim Carter as Mr. Carson.
The original beloved series aired from 2010 to 2015 on ITV and PBS in the US.
Before the release of the third film, Hugh shared that it would pay tribute to the late Dame Maggie Smith, who portrayed Violet Crawley, the Dowager Countess of Grantham.
Hugh shared on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with The National Lottery on Virgin Radio UK that the film is largely set in the house and serves as a farewell to all the characters, including a heartfelt goodbye to Dame Maggie Smith.
He said, “She’ll be deeply missed, but the final film will be a lasting tribute to her.”