Joseph Fiennes Recalls Holding Woman Dying After Horse Riding Accident in Costa Rica

Joseph Fiennes, the actor known for Shakespeare in Love and The Handmaid's Tale, recounted a traumatic experience he witnessed while horse riding during a vacation in Costa Rica. He described watching a newlywed woman, who was riding near him, suffer a fatal accident when her horse reared up, fell on her, and caused a severe head injury that led to her death. Fiennes held the woman as she died, while her husband was left in shock, unable to communicate. The incident profoundly affected Fiennes, causing him to lose sleep for about a month and leaving him shaken. Despite this, he continued horse riding during the trip and reflected on the inherent dangers travelers may face. Fiennes is set to appear in the upcoming BBC adaptation of Dear England, portraying England football manager Gareth Southgate.