The 'My Best Friend's Wedding' actor has finally tied the knot with Henrique, a Brazilian accountant, earlier this summer despite his initial resistance to nuptials.
- August 23, 2024
AceShowbiz - Rupert Everett, a beloved actor known for his roles in classics like "My Best Friend's Wedding", has recently made headlines - not for a new film, but for his wedding. At the age of 65, Everett finally took the plunge and married his longtime partner, Henrique, in a ceremony that was as low-key as it was heartwarming.
Everett shared details of his wedding ceremony with Tatler magazine, offering a glimpse into the intimate event. The couple wed at London's Camden Town Hall and celebrated their union at Ciao Bella, a local Italian restaurant. This modest celebration was a far cry from the grandiose events that often dominate celebrity weddings, reflecting Everett's historically skeptical views on marriage.
In a recent interview, Everett had often expressed a strong distaste for weddings. "I have always hated weddings, although I do love funerals," he admitted, offering a unique perspective on life's milestones.
However, the actor confessed that his attitude had shifted over time, largely due to the legal and social challenges faced by same-sex couples. "When you get older … I have seen so many problems that gay couples face, so it's really more about forward-thinking, as we have been together for a long time now," he explained to Tatler.
Interestingly, this isn't the first time Everett has considered marriage. In a 2020 interview with The Times, he mentioned that he "wouldn't mind getting married now," signaling a change in his long-held beliefs. The couple's lengthy relationship and the numerous obstacles faced by LGBTQ+ couples undoubtedly played a role in this change of heart.
Everett's personal life has always been under the public eye, yet one relationship stood out for its surprising nature. In a 2021 episode of "Piers Morgan's Life Stories", the actor opened up about his affair with Paula Yates, who was married to Bob Geldof at the time. "We were both narcissists. We both loved to act up and we adored being looked at," he previously told The Guardian in 2009.
While his past relationships were often tumultuous and headline-grabbing, Everett's current relationship with Henrique seems to offer stability and a forward-thinking approach. In a world full of fleeting romances, Rupert Everett's journey to matrimony serves as a testament to enduring love and the evolving nature of commitment, especially among LGBTQ+ couples.