Downton Abbey Stars Laura Carmichael, Michael C. Fox Confirm Secret Marriage

Laura Carmichael and Michael C. Fox, co-stars from the Downton Abbey franchise, have quietly married after meeting on the show's set. The couple, who play Lady Edith and Andrew Parker respectively, confirmed their secret marriage during NBC's Downton Abbey Celebrates The Grand Finale special and have been together since 2014. They welcomed their son, Luca, in early 2021 but kept their parenthood private until 2022. Both actors expressed how much the show shaped their lives, with Fox saying, "I owe a lot to this show" and acknowledging the life-changing impact of finding love and starting a family through it. Despite their private nature, Carmichael was seen wearing a sparkling ring at the London premiere of the franchise's final film, Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, which marks the end of the beloved series after 15 years. Their real-life romance mirrors the emotional journey of their characters, with Carmichael's Lady Edith finding happiness after hardships and Fox's Andrew Parker progressing from footman to butler.