logo
Getty Images
Getty Images

Who Is Andy Serkis' Wife? Lorraine Ashbourne Made a Name for Herself as an Actress & Appeared in 'Bridgerton'

Laura Beatham
Mar 02, 2022
07:20 A.M.

"Lord of the Rings" star Andy Serkis is an incredibly famous actor. However, his wife Lorraine Ashbourne also has an impressive career in the show business, and their three children are following in their footsteps.

Advertisement

Andy Serkis brings the monstrous creature Gollum to life in Peter Jackson's oscar-winning adaptions of J.R.R. Tolkien's novels "Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit."

Recently, Serkis has appeared in movies such as "The Batman," "Avengers: Age of Ultron" as Ulysses Klaue, and two films from the "Star Wars" franchise, "The Force Awakens" in 2015 and "Rise Skywalker" in 2019.

 Lorraine Ashbourne and Andy Serkis at Annabel's x Ozwald Boateng London Fashion Week after party, 2022, London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Lorraine Ashbourne and Andy Serkis at Annabel's x Ozwald Boateng London Fashion Week after party, 2022, London, England. | Source: Getty Images

Serkis recently attended the premiere for "The Batman," which stars "Twilight" actor Robert Pattison. In the film, Serkis plays Batman's butler, Alfred Pennyworth.

The accomplished actor shared that the COVID-19 pandemic interrupted shooting, so he was halfway through filming his part when production shut down. He admitted he was curious to see how the film would turn out:

Advertisement

"So it will be interesting to see when that resurfaces how it has been affected by it [lockdown]. But it is, it's going to be a beautiful film."

Advertisement

According to his Instagram, Serkis attended the premiere this month with his wife, Lorraine Ashbourne, and his youngest son. "The Planet of the Ape" star is not the only member of his family in the limelight as Ashbourne is an accomplished actress with credits in various TV shows and movies.

Ashbourne is also known for her stage work as she often appeared at the Royal Exchange Theater in Manchester. Her roles included Kate Hardcastle in "She Stoops to Conquer" and "Othello," portraying Emilia, the wife of Iago, who Serkis played.

Advertisement

Although Ashbourne has starred in a few movies, including "Fever Pitch" and "The Martins," the English actress is most known for her roles on TV and is a staple in British television.

A few of her TV credits include "Cheat" as Angela Shadely, "Unforgotten" as DI Tessa Nixon, "Jane Eyre" as Mrs. Fairfax, "Playing the Field" as Geraldine Powell, "The Interceptor" as Valerie.

Advertisement

One of Ashbourne's most recent and exciting roles was as Mrs. Varley, the Featherton's housekeeper in Netflix's "Bridgerton," based on the Julia Quinn novels.

"The Crown" actress and "King Kong" actor got married in 2002 and welcomed three children, Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, 24, Sonny Ashbourne Serkis, 22, and Louis George Serkis, 17.

Advertisement

The Ashbourne Serkis siblings all act professionally. Ruby appeared with her father in Netflix's "The Letter For The King." While talking about the series, Ruby said, "it is quite odd having my dad play my dad."

Sonny appeared in dramas such as "The White Queen, "La Cha Cha," alongside his sister, and "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey." His father shared on Instagram that he and Ashbourne went to the world premiere of "La Cha Cha" in September 2021.

Louis also has a few credits to his name, including "Mowgli: Legend of the Jungle," "The Current War," and "The Kid Who Would Be King." During an interview with ET, Louis explained his father offered some helpful advice; don't look at the camera.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Related posts

This Woman Won the Heart of a Hollywood Actor – He Sacrificed His Career to Be There for Her & Their 5 Kids

May 03, 2024

5 Celebrities with Rarely-Seen Kids You Possibly Didn’t Know About

April 10, 2024

Why Is William & Kate's Close Friend, Rose Hanbury, at the Center of Discussion, and Who Is She?

March 18, 2024

'Superman' Actor Gene Hackman, 94, ‘Looks Nothing’ Like Himself in Public Appearance with Rarely-Seen Wife

March 31, 2024

Jon Bon Jovi’s Son Got Married in Secret – Everything We Know about His ‘Small Family Wedding’

May 30, 2024

George Clooney's Wife, 46, Faces Online Criticism for Wearing a Vintage Floral Dress on Vacation: 'Childish'

July 02, 2024

Prince William’s Neighbor and Friend, Rose Hanbury, Responds to Affair Allegations with Him

March 20, 2024

Rod Stewart's Wife, 53, Flaunts 'Great Legs' in Lilac Dress While Posing with Sons, One Of Whom Is their Dad's 'Double'

June 06, 2024

Cher’s Child Went through Transition & Found Happiness as a Married Man – Inside His New Life

May 03, 2024

Rod Stewart’s Son Liam Marries His Beloved of 13 Years in Astonishing Dubrovnik Ceremony under the Rain: Photos

June 03, 2024

Discussion Over Brad Pitt's Look at F1: New Haircut & Color, Different Chin & Confusing Pants

July 08, 2024

Why Do People Think Catherine & William Are ‘Getting a Divorce’ after Her Cancer Announcement?

March 26, 2024

Cillian Murphy’s Two Sons Have Same Haircut as Dad – One of Them Followed in His Footsteps

May 01, 2024

Harrison Ford's Longtime Family Home He Bought for $1M Lists For $20M — Details & Photos

April 04, 2024