Kit Harington wife Rose Leslie is married on 23 June 2018 at Kirkton of Rayne Church. He is best known as Jon Snow from the HBO’s epic fantasy series, Game of Thrones.
The 36-year-old actor graduated from the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. He debuted professionally in 2009 as Albert Narracott from the play War Horse.
Kit became famous as the play received two Olivier Awards. He auditioned for Game of Thrones and landed his first-ever TV role as Jon Snow.
With Harington’s TV debut, he earned considerable stardom and a fanbase. He also won several awards including the 2013 Young Hollywood Awards, the 2015 Empire Award, and the 2017 Giffoni Experience Award.
Besides Game of Thrones, Harington has starred in multiple projects including Criminal: UK, Modern Love, and Baby Ruby.
Rose Leslie Actress Career
Kit Harington wife Rose Leslie is an actress. Rose earned prominence for playing Ygritte in the HBO series, Game of Thrones.
Rose was born on 9 February 1987 in Aberdeen, Scotland. She is 36 years old and has only a few months age difference from Kit.
The actress grew up in Lickleyhead Castle and attended Rayne North School until the age of 10. She also studied at Ermitage International School and Millfield.
Leslie graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in honors from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. Moreover, she bested a BASSC certificate in stage combat.
Rose Leslie Parents
Rose Leslie parents are her father Sebastian Arbuthnot-Leslie and her mother Candida Mary Sibyl Leslie.
Sebastian, her father is a descendant of Clan Leslie and serves as the Chieftain of the Aberdeenshire. He is related to the late Mexico City governor, Don Guillermo Landa y Escandón.
Her mother, Candida is of Clan Fraser and a descendant of King Charles II. Mary is related to New Zealand’s sixth Prime Minister, Frederick Weld.
Leslie’s parents currently reside in Wardhill Castle located in Old Rayne.
Rose Leslie has three siblings William Arbuthnot, John Arbuthnot, and Portia. Her sister, Portia has followed in her footsteps and became an artist.
Portia landed her first role on TV in Age of Reason and has acted in Reappear, Jorja Smith: Home, and The Half You Hate.
Rose Leslie Career Details
Rose Leslie debuted onscreen in 2009 in the TV film New Town. Before that, she was a narrator for BBC Radio’s The British Slave Trade.
The Scotland native received a breakthrough as Gwen Dawson from the TV drama Downtown Abbey. Afterward, she was selected to play Ygritte in the ‘Game of Thrones’.
Leslie featured in HBO’s epic series’s second, third, and fourth seasons. Meanwhile, she also acted in Now Is Good, Vera, Utopia, and Blandings.
As per IMDb, the 36-year-old actress has received 23 credits for her performances. She recently portrayed Amy in the music video titled Fabio D’Andrea: Hope Reborn.
Kit Harington And Rose Leslie Relationship Timeline
Kit Harington and Rose Leslie met while working on the sets of Game of Thrones in 2011. Kit Harington married Rose in 2018 after dating for almost seven years.
Kit And Leslie Started Working Together In 2011
Kit and Leslie were familiar with each other before 2011. However, they got to work together in the second season of ‘Game of Thrones’.
In the HBO series, the couple was cast as love interests. They filmed in Iceland among the Northern lights, chilly weather, and beautiful country.
Their on-screen romance blossomed and so did their connection in real life. The series helped them to come close and form a real-life love relationship.
As per People, Harington was already attracted to Rose. While shooting for the series as lovers, they easily went head over heels for one another.
Rose And Harington Had An On-And-Off Relationship
Rose and Harington started dating in November 2011 and were spotted jointly multiple times.
The couple went on a dinner date in Rossopomodoro restaurant as reported by TMZ. They were captured holding hands, smiling, and spending some quality time.
Kit and Rose called off their relationship for a short period in 2013. They were speculated to have reconciled after they were seen holding hands at LAX airport in 2014.
Kit And Leslie Announced Their Relationship Via Red Carpet Debut
Kit and Leslie officially confirmed their relationship in 2016 via a red carpet debut at the Olivier Awards.
They walked together smiling and posing for the cameras. They could not take their eyes off each other and were smitten.
Harington donned a formal tuxedo and looked incredibly handsome. Rose flaunted a golden gown made by Malene Oddershede.
Kit And Rose Got Engaged In 2017
Kit and Rose announced their engagement on 26 September 2017 through an advert in The Times.
Harington planned for a proposal by stringing lights on trees and doing other romantic stuff. However, he disclosed that he broke the surprise early to his partner at The Jonathan Ross Show.
The couple was in the countryside under the night sky with the log fire burning. Kit could not control himself and went down on his knees simultaneously.
Rose And Harington Married In June 2013
Kit Harington and Rose Leslie wedding date is 23 June 2018. The couple tied the knot at Kirkton of Rayne in Aberdeenshire.
The wedding ceremony was attended by their family members, friends, and co-stars. Rose looked gorgeous in her Elie Saab gown with a dramatic skirt and a belted waist.
Leslie walked down the aisle with her father, Sebastian, who donned a Scottish kilt.
Kit Harington And Rose Leslie Children
Kit Harington and Rose Leslie baby is a 2-year-old son. Kit and Rose are expecting a second baby in 2023.
Kit And Rose First Child
Rose gave birth to her first baby boy in January 2021. Kit Harington and Rose Leslie baby named is yet to be revealed.
The actress hid her pregnancy throughout the first five months. However, after posing for a magazine shoot, she announced it in September 2020.
Their son has turned two years old but does not understand being an elder brother. His parents tried to explain to him about the new member joining their family of three.
Harington And Leslie Announced Their Second Pregnancy In February
Harington revealed that he and Leslie are pregnant with their second child on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon.
Kit made his appearance on the show in February 2023. While talking with the host Jimmy, he mentioned that his toddler is about the get shock of his life.
Furthermore, Harington said the child is about to get a brother or a sister. After the big reveal, Fallon congratulated the actor on the new baby.
Kit Harington Has A Loving Family
Kit Harington family consists of his parents, wife, brother, and kids. Kit was born to his father Sir David Harington and his mother Deborah Jane.
Kit Has Supportive Mom and Dad
His father David Harington is a businessman and the fifteenth baronet of the Harington Baronetcy.
He descends from the politician and 1st Viscount Melville, Henry Dundas. Besides, he is related to King James I and 1st Baron Lord John Harington.
Deborah Jane is a former playwright and the descendant of Gunpowder Plot’s leader, Robert Catesby.
Jane was a fan of Christopher Marlowe, and she named her son after the poet. Harington learned about his full name at the age of 11.
Brother John Harington
Kit has an older brother named John Harington.
John was born on 7 January 1984, and he is 39 years old. He works in the fashion industry and is based in London, United Kingdom.