Matthew Macfadyen Faced Divorce Threat Over Unusual Reason
Matthew Macfadyen, star of Succession, recently opened up about an unexpected threat to his marriage from his wife, Keeley Hawes. The couple, who celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary last month, first met in 2002.
Matthew, 50, and Keeley, 49, share two children: daughter Maggie, 20, and son Ralph, 19. Additionally, Matthew is a stepfather to Keeley's son Myles, 25, from her previous marriage.
Incident During Filming
Despite their strong relationship, Matthew revealed that Keeley once threatened divorce over his behavior while filming Succession in the American Southwest. While shooting scenes in New Mexico, he tried to embrace the local culture.
Speaking on the Travel Secrets podcast, Matthew recalled: "We went to Santa Fe [in New Mexico] to the high desert. I remember ringing Keeley and saying, 'Do you think I’d get away with buying cowboy boots?'"
Keeley, known for her role in Line of Duty, expressed her concerns about this choice.
Family Dynamics
- Matthew and Keeley's marriage spans over two decades.
- They have two children together: Maggie and Ralph.
- Matthew is a stepfather to Myles from Keeley's previous marriage.
Matthew described their relationship as harmonious overall, despite the unusual moment involving cowboy boots.
Author's Summary
Matthew Macfadyen's lighthearted attempt to embrace cowboy culture led to a surprising divorce threat from his wife, highlighting the couple's playful dynamic after 21 years of marriage.