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Meet Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz’s blended family, including the actor’s daughter, who was praised for her good looks, and discover the surprising reason the “James Bond” star said he would not leave his million-dollar fortune to his children.
Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz are one of Hollywood’s most private power couples, known for keeping their family life out of the spotlight. Together, they have built a blended family that includes Daniel’s daughter from a previous marriage, who captivated the public with her striking looks.
Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz sharing a kiss during the 81st International Venice Film Festival on September 3, 2024. | Source: Getty Images
Despite his immense wealth, the actor made a surprising decision that set him apart from other stars: he plans to leave none of his million-dollar fortune to his children. Here’s a closer look at their family and the reasoning behind Daniel’s surprising stance on inheritance.
Daniel Craig at the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2024, in Italy. | Source: Getty Images
Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz – A Private Love Story
In 2011, Daniel and Rachel surprised the world when they tied the knot in a
secret ceremony
in New York. The wedding was an intimate affair, attended by only four guests: Daniel’s daughter, Ella, Rachel’s son, Henry, and two close friends.
The couple, who had known each other for years before their romance blossomed, kept their courtship under wraps, reflecting their shared desire for privacy in their personal lives.
Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig at a private screening of “Enduring Love” on September 13, 2004, in New York City. | Source: Getty Images
Daniel and Rachel have since remained notoriously private about their relationship, rarely speaking about each other in interviews. Rachel, in particular, has been careful when discussing her marriage.
When asked if being married had changed her, she hesitated,
admitting
, “I mean, I wear a ring all the time. I wear my ring with pride. I’m taken.” However, the actress revealed that she had never seen herself as someone who would walk down the aisle.
Rachel Weisz at the premiere of “The Deep Blue Sea” on March 15, 2012, in New York. | Source: Getty Images
She added that marriage had not been a goal of hers and that she had never related to the idealized portrayals of it in romantic comedies. But when it did happen, it was a joyous and unexpected turn at a more mature stage in her life.
Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz sharing a kiss ahead of the world premiere of the James Bond film “Spectre” on October 26, 2015. | Source: Getty Images
Then, at the age of 48, she became pregnant with the couple’s first child together. The actress
stated
, “Daniel and I are so happy. We’re going to have a little human. We can’t wait to meet him or her. It’s all such a mystery.”
Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz at the 7th annual Governors Awards on November 14, 2015, in Hollywood, California. | Source: Getty Images
In 2018, Rachel gave birth to their daughter, later revealing during an
appearance
on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” that their baby girl resembled Daniel.
Reflecting on motherhood at an older age, Rachel described how special it felt to welcome a new life. She noted that having a child later in life felt deeper and more meaningful compared to when she was younger.
Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig at the Clooney Foundation For Justice’s “The Albies” on September 28, 2023, in New York. | Source: Getty Images
While she once envisioned having more children after her son was born, she acknowledged that her current stage of life made the experience even more precious and that she felt incredibly lucky to have another chance at motherhood. However, she
added
, “I definitely know there won’t be another one.”
Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig at the “Queer” red carpet during the 81st Venice International Film Festival on September 3, 2024, in Italy. | Source: Getty Images
A Blended Family and Daniel Craig’s Unconventional Inheritance Plan
Daniel and Rachel’s blended family includes the actor’s daughter, Ella Loudon, from his previous marriage to actress Fiona Loudon. Like her parents, Ella pursued a
career in acting
, gaining attention for her roles in films such as “The Vizitant,” “Arab,” and “The Things We Left Unsaid.”
Ella Loudon at an exclusive party hosted by Frieze and Versace to celebrate London’s creative community in England on October 15, 2021. | Source: Getty Images
Ella’s career in film seemed almost written in the stars as the daughter of two actors. In 2022, she took to Instagram to celebrate her mother’s birthday and
called
her “the greatest artist of all” in a heartfelt post.
Ella further reflected on the joy of being raised by her mom,
typing
, “My mama was born on this day, and thank goodness for that. She’s the greatest artist of all, and [I] am so thankful I got to be raised by such a wonderful bean.”
Ella Loudon with her mother. | Source: Instagram/ellaloudon
Ella initially set her sights on acting by enrolling at NYU, with alumni such as
Lady Gaga
,
Alec Baldwin
, and
Kristen Bell
. However, her time there was brief, as she left after a year. In an
interview
, Ella candidly discussed her struggles with depression, admitting that her mental state was not conducive to continuing her studies at the time.
She also opened up about her challenges with dyslexia,
noting
, “It’s amazing how the brain can naturally compartmentalize, but you’re also talking to someone who really struggles with learning lines. There are some people who can just get it. It’s not an excuse, but it’s something I struggle with.”
Her striking looks have also made waves on social media, where one social media user
said
she was
“the prettiest girl I’ve seen for a while.”
“So pretty,”
someone else
commented
. Another person
wrote
,
“Wow! Everything is perfect.”
Thanks to her good looks, Ella embraced
modeling
and is represented by Select Model Management.
Ella’s step-brother,
Henry Aronofsky
, was born during Rachel’s relationship with director Darren Aronofsky. Like with her second child, Rachel keeps her son out of the public eye, bar rare
public appearances
.
Henry Aronofsky photographed at The 63rd International Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2006, in Italy. | Source: Getty Images
Rachel Weisz and Darren Aronofsky photographed with their son in New York on October 2, 2006. | Source: Getty Images
Rachel Weisz and Darren Aronofsky with their son in New York on January 5, 2011. | Source: Getty Images
Henry Aronofsky photographed leaving John F. Kennedy International Airport on February 8, 2011, in New York. | Source: Getty Images
Rachel Weisz and Henry Aronofsky seen in the East Village on March 15, 2013, in New York. | Source: Getty Images
Rachel Weisz and Henry Aronofsky spotted in the East Village on May 15, 2013, in New York. | Source: Getty Images
However, despite their family’s overall private nature, in 2020, Daniel made headlines following his unconventional views on inheritance. Despite his immense success and wealth, the actor made it clear that he did not plan to leave his fortune to his children.
The Hollywood star, who earned a reported $25 million for his role in “No Time To Die” and $100 million for the “Knives Out” sequels, spoke candidly in an interview about his views on inheritance.
Daniel Craig and Ella Loudon photographed in the west village on April 3, 2010, in New York. | Source: Getty Images
“Isn’t there an old adage that if you die a rich person, you’ve failed?” Daniel
said
, referencing how industrialist Andrew Carnegie gave away most of his fortune.
The actor stated that he found the idea of leaving massive sums of money to heirs distasteful,
sharing
, “I don’t want to leave great sums to the next generation.” In 2021, he doubled down on his remarks,
adding,
“My philosophy is get rid of it or give it away before you go.”
Ella Loudon and Daniel Craig at the BFI London Film Festival closing night gala for “Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery” on October 16, 2022, in London, England. | Source: Getty Images
Rachel Weisz
and
Daniel Craig
have a blended family, but unlike many wealthy parents, Daniel has taken an unconventional stance on inheritance. Despite his immense success, he has made it clear that he won’t be leaving his fortune to his children, choosing instead to encourage them to build their own paths.