Lorraine Ashbourne Biography 2024 - Actress And Andy Serkis' Wife

Lorraine Ashbourne Biography - Actress And Andy Serkis' Wife

Lorraine Ashbourne is a British actress, best known for her roles in Breathe, Child 44 and King Kong. Image Source: Social Media.

If your roots are from England, then you might have heard about Andy Serkis, the British actor, director, and producer. And one might also know about the actor's love life with his wife Lorraine Ashbourne, to whom he is married for almost two decades now.  

Lorraine may not be as well-known as her husband Andy, who has acted in some of the most popular films of the 2000s, but she is no less talented. Here's all you need to know about this well-known actor's wife, including her family and the roles that made her famous.

Lorraine is an English actress who is best known in the United Kingdom for her performances in shows such as Cheat and Unforgotten. She is well-known among Netflix viewers in the United States, thanks to her parts in Bridgerton and The Crown.

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Lorraine's Sister Is Also An Actress

Andy Serkis' wife Lorraine was born on 10 April 1961 in Manchester, England. Apart from her birth details, Lorraine Ashbourne seems to be keeping her personal and family details as far from the media's attention as possible.

Well, except for her younger sibling Jayne Ashbourne, who was born on February 10, 1969. Lorraine Ashbourne's sister, Jayne is also an actress, who is best known for her roles in Gold, and New Street Law.

Lorraine Ashbourne sibling

Lorraine Ashbourne has got a younger sister named Jayne Ashbourne. Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons.

Moreover, there is not a single piece of information revealed about Lorraine's parents. However, not everyone wants to be in the media's eyes 24/7. Hence, if she wants her close ones to be at arm's length from the limelight, then we would let that be.

Lorraine Ashbourne Net Worth And Career

Over the years, Lorraine has been able to make her name stand out on her own. Many people might say, that the spotlight of her husband, might have helped her in the industry. However, in contrast to the statement, long before the Manchester actress met her future husband, she was active in the entertainment industry.

According to IMDB, Andy Serkis' wife, has worked on 81 acting projects to date. The talented actress started her career from the TV series, London's Burning in 1988. 

Some of the movies the versatile actress starred in alongside their box-office collections are displayed in the following table.

Movies Worldwide Collections
King Kong $556 million
Housewife, 49 $2.1 million
Oranges and Sunshine $5 million
Child 44 $12 million
A Street Cat Named Bob $16  million
Breathe $5 million

Being a part of these acclaimed movies and with such big box office collection sure has boosted up Lorraine Ashbourne's net worth.

Moreover, Lorraine is Andy Serkis' wife, who himself has a net worth of $18 million. Lorraine's husband Andy, as mentioned earlier, is one of the highest-earning actors of all time, with his films regularly grossing millions of dollars at the box office. Hence, this makes them one of the beloved and powerful couples in the industry.

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The Husband Wife's Relationship Started With A Play At A Theatre

We have seen celebrities setting examples, and going ahead breaking the social norms. And the Ashbourne-Serkis couple is among many others who normalized that age is just a number. The Oranges and Sunshine actress is three years older than her better half Andy Serkis and that was never an issue between the two.

Speaking of Andy, then you might already be familiar with him. Not only he is a renowned actor but also his starrer movies earn a huge collection in the box office. Also, he is the recipient of the Empire Award, two Saturn Awards, and a BAFTA award, to name a few. Moreover he is most probably recognized as Gollum from one of the best movie franchise, The Lord of the Rings.

Lorraine Ashbourne Husband, Andy Serkis

Lorraine Ashbourne has been married to well acclaimed English actor Andy Serkis for almost two decades now. Image Source: Social Media.

Lorraine Ashbourne has been with her loving husband, Andy Serkis since 1990, and the pair tied the knot some 19 years ago.

On being asked, how their love blossomed, Lorraine Ashbourne's husband Andy replied that when he met his wife in 1990, they had no idea what they were getting themselves into. Andy further added that they were performing in a play at Manchester's Royal Exchange Theatre when the couple realized they were falling in love.

Moreover, the adorable couple sure knows how to keep their love fresh and exciting. During one of the interviews, Lorraine's partner Andy admitted that he doesn't step back to shower all his love to his gorgeous wife. And, it seems that is the secret of their love and successful marriage.

Lorraine Ashbourne's Children Followed In Her Footsteps

Lorraine Ashbourne together with her husband is a parent of three children; Ruby Ashbourne Serkis, Sonny Ashbourne Serkis, and Louis George Ashbourne Serkis.

Lorraine's children also opted for the same career their parents have. The actress' elder daughter Ruby started her career as a kid, featuring in the movie Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll. In addition, Sonny, the movie star's second kid, is known for his role in Venom: Let There Be Carnage.

Similarly, the English diva Lorraine's younger child Louis starred in the movie The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, and entered into the acting industry.

We wish all the best to the Ashbourne Serkis siblings on their path to become superstars and hope that Lorraine opens up about herself in the coming days.

Trivia

  • All three of Lorraine's children appeared in the movie The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey.
  • Lorraine and Andy welcomed their kids, Ruby in 1998, followed by Sonny in 2000 before they got married.

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