Alex Kingston's Turbulent Love Life: From Doctor Who to Strictly Come Dancing

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Actress Alex Kingston has had a long and storied career, from her portrayal of River Song in Doctor Who to her upcoming role in Strictly Come Dancing. However, her personal life has been a rollercoaster of highs and lows, with multiple marriages and a string of high-profile relationships. Kingston has spoken publicly about her struggles with self-esteem and her experiences with infidelity, and it appears she has finally found happiness with her current husband, Jonathan Stamp.

Key Takeaways:

  • Alex Kingston has been married three times: to Ralph Fiennes, Florian Haertel, and Jonathan Stamp.
  • Kingston's first marriage to Fiennes ended in 1995 due to his infidelity with Francesca Annis, who was 18 years his senior.
  • Kingston reported feeling worthless and contemplating suicide after her marriage to Fiennes ended.
  • Kingston's second marriage to Florian Haertel resulted in the birth of their daughter, Salome, in 2001, but the couple divorced in 2009 and finalized their divorce in 2013.
  • Kingston married Jonathan Stamp in 2015, and the couple is reportedly happy and stable.
  • Kingston has expressed a desire to join Strictly Come Dancing since 2019, when she admitted that her friend Sarah Hadland's ballet background made her ineligible for the show.

Statistics:

  • Alex Kingston has been married three times.
  • There is a 18-year age difference between Ralph Fiennes and Francesca Annis.
  • The age difference between Ralph Fiennes and Cornelia Crisan was not specified.
  • Alex Kingston's daughter, Salome, was born in 2001.
  • Kingston's divorce from Florian Haertel was finalized in 2013.
  • Alex Kingston married Jonathan Stamp in 2015.
  • Strictly Come Dancing is scheduled to return to the BBC sometime later this year.

Sources:

  • [Express: "I'm not going to do Strictly Come Dancing while Sarah Hadland is on it!", 2019]
  • [Mirror: "Alex Kingston's heartbreak after Ralph Fiennes affair with Francesca Annis", reports Wales Online]
  • [Daily Mail: "Alex Kingston on her divorce and finding happiness with her current husband", 2018]
  • [Wales Online: "Alex Kingston on her divorce and finding happiness with her current husband"]
  • [BBC: "Strictly Come Dancing to return to BBC later this year", 2023]