Charlotte Riley is a British actress best known for her work on stage, television, and film. Riley came into the limelight after her role as Sarah Hurst in the British romantic comedy film Easy Virtue in 2008. Charlotte is also famous for her roles as Catherine in the two-part British ITV television series, Wuthering Heights which was released in 2009.
Charlotte Riley has appeared in a variety of productions, including the TV series, Peaky Blinders, Press, and Close to the Enemy as well as films like Edge of Tomorrow, In the Heart of the Sea, and more. Riley has been praised for her natural ability to bring complex characters to life and grab the audience’s attention.
Does Charlotte Riley Have Siblings?
Charlotte Frances Riley was born on 29 December 1981, in Grindon, County Durham, England.
Charlotte grew up in a family of five, her parents and her two siblings.
Riley’s mother’s name is Margaret Riley and her father’s name is Michael Riley.
She has one brother, Simon Riley, and a sister, Juliette Wagstaffe.
Where Did Charlotte Riley Go To School And College?
From the age of 9 to 18, Charlotte studied at the Teesside High School in Eaglescliffe, England.
Charlotte graduated with a degree in English and Linguistics from St Cuthbert’s Society in 2003. Charlotte used to perform in plays and musicals with her comedy group, Durham Reve when at Durham University.
Later, she attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art for two years from 2005 to 2007 before finally landing a role in the BBC’s sitcom Grownups.
What Did Charlotte Riley Play In?
Charlotte played in various theatre production before finally coming out to the television and film industry. One of Riley’s early breakout roles was in the British television series Easy Virtue and Wuthering Heights in which she played the role of Sarah Hust and Catherine respectively.
Charlotte has since played a variety of TV series, including the popular crime drama ‘Peaky Blinders’, the World War II drama ‘Close to the Enemy’, and the journalistic drama ‘Press’.
Riley has also played in movies like King Charles III, Swimming with Men, London Has Fallen, In the Heart of the Sea, and several more.
Throughout her career, Riley has been highly loved and praised for her work and she has also been recognized with several awards nominations and wins as well.
Who Is Charlotte Riley’s Husband?
Charlotte Riley is married to well-known English actor, Edward Thomas Hardy/ Thomas Hardy.
Before Charlotte, Hardy was married to his three weeks date, Sarah Adams. The couple got married in just three weeks after they met in 1999 and got divorced in 2004.
Riley and Thomas started dating when Thomas was expecting a child with his then-girlfriend and director Rachael Speed.
Many news and wiki sites even wrote that Hardy was having an extra affair with Charlotte even when he was in a relationship with Rachael after his divorce from his first wife.
Riley and Hardy got engaged in 2010 and finally tied their wedding knot in July 2014 which was attended by a few friends and family. Hardy’s ex, Rachael also attended their wedding.
How Did Charlotte Riley and Thomas Hardy Meet?
Charlotte met her partner when both of them were working together in Wuthering Heights and started going on coffee dates.
Riley shared her first experience with her husband with The Daily Mail expressing,
‘It wasn’t love at first cup. In fact, I was a bit unnerved when he suddenly switched into the persona of Charles Bronson [Britain’s most dangerous prisoner, who Tom had previously played in the film Bronson]. After a few cups of tea I realised it was something he did mainly to make people laugh.’
How Many Children Does Charlotte Riley Have?
Charlotte and Hardy are parents to three children, two of their own and one son from Hardy’s previous relationship.
Hardy and Riley’s first child was born in October 2015 and their second child was born in December 2018.
What Is Riley’s Net Worth?
Charlotte Riley’s net worth is estimated to be around $8 million.
Riley is married to one of the most successful British actors, Tom Hardy, who has a net worth of around $55 million.
The couple is undoubtedly living a lavish life with their children.
What Is The Height Of Charlotte Riley?
Charlotte Riley has a height of 5 feet 3 inches (1.60m) and a body weight of around 56 kg (123 lbs).
Her body measurements are 34-23-35 inches.
Riley has light brown hair and brown eyes.
Her shoe size is 8 US and her dress size is 4 US.
Charlotte Riley has stayed out of social media and doesn’t have Instagram and Twitter account.
