Martin Freeman Marries Rachel Benaissa in Secret Ceremony
Freeman's representative confirmed the marriage to People on Friday, after the couple were seen wearing wedding rings at a London film festival screening.
Martin Freeman has secretly married his longtime girlfriend Rachel Benaissa, his representative confirmed to People on Friday. The wedding took place earlier in the year.
The confirmation followed a public appearance by the couple at a screening of Freeman's new film, A Long Winter, at the BFI London Film Festival at the Royal Festival Hall in London on Wednesday. Freeman and Benaissa were seen wearing wedding rings at the event, according to comingsoon.net.
Freeman and Benaissa had been dating since 2020 and are cofounders of the independent film and television production company One Trick Poné. Benaissa, a writer and producer, was seen wearing a ring on her ring finger at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival in September.
Freeman was previously in a relationship with actress Amanda Abbington for around 16 years, and they share two children, Joe and Grace. The couple parted ways in 2016. On the How to Fail With Elizabeth Day podcast earlier this year, Freeman reflected on relationships and loneliness.
Freeman is known for starring in The Hobbit film series and the TV series Sherlock.
Quick answers
When did Martin Freeman and Rachel Benaissa get married?
The wedding took place earlier this year, and Freeman's representative confirmed the marriage to People on Friday.
How long have Martin Freeman and Rachel Benaissa been together?
The couple had been dating since 2020, and they are cofounders of the production company One Trick Poné.