Louise Ford
Louise Ford is a British comedian and actress. She has appeared in comedy television including children's sketch series Horrible Histories (2015–2018) and performed a leading role in Crashing (2016). She portrayed a fictionalised version of Catherine, Princess of Wales in The Windsors (2016–present).[1] She has performed at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe with Yasmine Akram[2] and with Cariad Lloyd.[3]
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Partner | Rowan Atkinson (2014-present) |
Children | Isla (b. 2017) |
Personal life
Ford graduated from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 2007.[4] After working with actor Rowan Atkinson on the play Quartermaine's Terms in 2013, the pair began a relationship, leading to Atkinson separating from his wife in 2014 and finalising divorce in 2015. Ford and Atkinson have one daughter born in 2017. Ford was previously in a relationship with comedian James Acaster between 2011 and 2013.[5][6][7]
References
- Duggins, Alexi (6 May 2016). "The Windsors: behind the scenes of a right royal send-up". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- Merritt, Stephanie (11 August 2011). "Edinburgh comedy notebook: When it's better to be funny-looking". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- Logan, Brian (7 August 2014). "Act like a standup: Cariad Lloyd's shapeshifting comedy in Edinburgh". The Guardian. Retrieved 3 March 2019.
- "Louise Ford". RADA. Retrieved 21 January 2023.
- "Rose Matafeo's ex-boyfriend James Acaster opens up about being dumped for Mr Bean". Stuff. 5 March 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
- "Mr Bean leaves wife of 24 years for younger woman". Stuff. 11 November 2015. Retrieved 8 January 2023.
- "Rowan Atkinson divorced in 65 seconds on grounds of his 'unreasonable behaviour'". The Daily Telegraph. 10 November 2015. Archived from the original on 10 January 2022. Retrieved 11 November 2015.