Matthew Macfadyen Threatened with Divorce by Wife for Unusual Reason
The Succession star, 50, recently marked his 21st wedding anniversary with Keeley Hawes, 49, whom he first met in 2002. They are proud parents of daughter Maggie, 20, and son Ralph, 19. Matthew is also a stepfather to Keeley's son Myles, 25, from her previous marriage.
Despite their happy marriage, Matthew revealed that Keeley once threatened him with divorce over an unusual matter related to his work on Succession. While filming scenes in the American Southwest, he tried to embrace the local culture, which caused tension at home.
Taking on Local Culture During Filming
Matthew described to the Travel Secrets podcast a moment during a trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico:
“We went to Santa Fe 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 doubts that led to the surprising divorce threat.
Family and Relationship
- Matthew Macfadyen and Keeley Hawes have been married for over two decades.
- They have two children together, Maggie and Ralph.
- Matthew is also a stepfather to Keeley’s son, Myles.
Summary
Matthew Macfadyen’s playful attempt to buy cowboy boots while filming caused a rare but memorable moment of tension with his wife Keeley Hawes.
Author's summary: Matthew Macfadyen shared a rare moment when his attempt to embrace local culture on set led Keeley Hawes to threaten divorce over a surprising issue.