Fans of the Netflix period drama Bridgerton may be surprised to learn that Lorraine Ashbourne, who plays housekeeper Mrs Varley, is married to Hollywood star Andy Serkis. The couple met in 1989 and married in 2002, sharing three children who have all pursued acting careers.
Ashbourne, 64, has an extensive screen career spanning productions such as King Kong, The Crown, Sherwood and Unforgotten. In the current series of Bridgerton, her character Mrs Varley leaves the Featherington household after a dispute over wages, taking up a new position with Lady Araminta Gun, played by Katie Leung.
Andy Serkis, 61, is best known for his motion-capture role as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies. His other notable films include the Planet of the Apes series, King Kong, Black Panther and The Batman. The couple's children—Ruby, 28, Sonny, 26, and Louis, 21—have all appeared in films such as The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and various television series.
The revelation comes as Bridgerton fans await the second part of series four, due on 26th February, which continues the love story of Benedict Bridgerton and Sophie Baek.
