We’ve witnessed many celebrity couples divorce after long marriages. While numerous Hollywood relationships seem on the verge of collapse, some manage to break the curse. One such couple is Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz, whose marriage appears to stand strong.
Their love story is a charming love story that began in the 1990s when they first crossed paths in London as emerging actors. Their journey took a turn over a decade later when they reunited while filming Dream House, where they portrayed a married couple. In 2011, they took the leap and quietly exchanged vows.
Weisz, who once thought marriage wasn’t in her future, expressed her happiness in being married, saying, “I’m very happy being married.” It also reveals how their relationship blossomed into something beautiful.
#1. 1994: Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig first meet
Rachel and Daniel first met in their twenties while performing in the play Les Grandes Horizontales at the National Theatre Studio in London. At that time, Daniel was still married to his ex-wife Fiona Loudon. Meanwhile, Rachel would later become engaged to film director Darren Aronofsky, with whom she has a son named Henry.
#2. Late 2010: Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz are cast in Dream House and begin dating
Though Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig crossed paths in the ’90s, their romance didn’t blossom until they played a married couple in the film Dream House. In 2011, producer Ehren Kruger shared with MTV News, “There is method acting and I guess there is matrimonial method acting. They were playing the roles as professionals, and it went from there.”
#3. June 2011: Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig secretly get married
In June 2011, the couple secretly got married just six months after they started dating. According to PEOPLE, the wedding took place in New York City with only four guests: Craig’s daughter Ella, Weisz’s son Henry, and two friends.
“We got away with it,” Craig shared with British GQ. “We did it privately. And I’ve got a lot of people to thank for that.”
#4. January 2012: Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig make their red carpet debut
Rachel and Daniel were a couple for two years before they finally appeared together on the red carpet in January 2012. They made their debut at the Madrid premiere of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo.
An eyewitness described the moment, saying, “When Daniel arrived on the roof deck, he hugged Rachel and gave her a long, sweet kiss on the lips. It was very romantic.” Another onlooker added, “It was very hot.”
#5. March 29, 2012: Daniel Craig opens up about his marriage to Rachel Weisz
In a recent interview with British GQ, Daniel Craig, known for being private about his personal life, shared a glimpse into his marriage with Rachel Weisz. He expressed his joy, saying, “I’m in love. I’m very happy.”
However, he chose not to reveal too much, adding, “I don’t want to say something now that might be thrown back later. My happiness is more important to me.” He also dismissed skepticism about the longevity of their relationship.
#6. April 7, 2014: Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz are honored by The Opportunity Network
In April 2014, the couple made a rare joint appearance to receive an award for their charity work with The Opportunity Network. This organization helps underrepresented students access college and career paths. As they stood together at the podium, Weisz lovingly rubbed her husband’s back while he honored the students, many of whom were the first in their families to graduate high school and attend college thanks to the program.
#7. October 2015: Rachel Weisz admits to owning Daniel Craig fan merch
Rachel Weisz revealed that she has some Daniel Craig merchandise after comedian Dawn French joked about having a crush on her husband.
During her appearance on The Graham Norton Show, Weisz shared, “You know what you can buy? I’ve actually got one — one of those screen visor things that you put up at the top of your car that says ‘Mrs. Daniel Craig.’ You can buy them — I’ve got one… I don’t keep it up all the time, but every now and again.”
#8. December 2016: Rachel Weisz reveals why she “protects” her marriage with Daniel Craig
Five years after marrying Craig, Weisz shared why she keeps their relationship private. “He’s just too famous,” she told More. “It would be a betrayal. You have to protect your marriage … When you’re young, you tell your girlfriends everything. One of the great pleasures of not being an adolescent is that you don’t have to share everything. When you’re married, that door closes. The audience goes, and you’re in your own life.”
#9. January 2018: Rachel Weisz says she “never thought” she would get married before meeting Daniel Craig
Rachel Weisz has been happily married to Daniel Craig for seven years, but she admits that marriage was never something she planned for. In a 2018 interview with the Evening Standard, she shared, “I never thought I would get married. It was not an ambition of mine. It was the opposite. I couldn’t relate to romantic comedies—marriage seems to be the whole point of them. Then it just happened, happily, at a more mature moment.
#10. September 2018: Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz welcome their first baby together
A few months after sharing her pregnancy news, PEOPLE confirmed that Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig welcomed their first child together, a baby girl.
A source had mentioned earlier that it was no surprise they wanted a child together. They are both intelligent and confident, making parenthood a natural next step for them, even though they each have children from previous relationships.
#11. June 3, 2021: Rachel Weisz talks going up against Daniel Craig at the box office
On Jimmy Kimmel Live!, Rachel Weisz talked about how her movie Black Widow was competing with her husband Daniel Craig’s latest James Bond film, No Time to Die. Weisz, who plays Melina Vostokoff, recalled a secret meeting with Scarlett Johansson, David Harbour, Florence Pugh, Marvel’s Kevin Feige, and director Cate Shortland.
They were discussing when Black Widow would be released, and Feige mentioned the Bond movie as another big film coming out. Weisz joked that she wondered if Feige knew she was married to Daniel.
Just then, Daniel walked down the stairs into the kitchen, and she thought about turning the screen around to show him, saying, “Well, he’s right here. You can ask him.” This funny moment shows the interesting blend of her work and personal life.
#12. September 2023: Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig make a rare red carpet appearance at The Albies
Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig made a stunning comeback at the Clooney Foundation for Justice’s second annual Albie Awards, six years after their last red carpet appearance together. For this special night, Rachel dazzled in a sleek black and silver gown, while Daniel looked sharp in a navy blue suit and glasses. Their return to the spotlight was met with admiration, showcasing the couple’s timeless style and connection.
