Actor Douglas Booth takes a leading role in ITV’s new crime drama, The Blame, which premiered tonight, Sunday, at 9pm on ITV1 and ITVX. Booth, known for performances in Christopher and His Kind and Netflix’s The Dirt, is married to fellow actress Bel Powley.
Douglas Booth and Bel Powley’s Relationship Timeline
Douglas Booth and Bel Powley, both 34, first met at a chemistry read, three years before co-starring in the 2017 biopic Mary Shelley, according to HELLO! Magazine. On the set of Mary Shelley in 2016, where Booth played Percy Bysshe Shelley and Powley played Claire Clairmont, they reportedly began as close friends before their relationship turned romantic, Cosmopolitan reported. The couple started sharing moments publicly on social media in 2017, with Booth once captioning a photo of Powley in Dublin with “I love her”.
They spent the COVID-19 lockdowns living together in East London, where they purchased a house. In July 2021, Booth proposed to Powley during a surprise picnic on London’s Primrose Hill.
Wedding Details
Douglas Booth and Bel Powley married in October 2023 at Petersham Nurseries in Richmond, London, after a two-year engagement. The ceremony included a Jewish chuppah cloth canopy, handmade by Booth’s artist sister, Abigail, honouring Powley’s Jewish heritage. The star-studded guest list featured Gemma Chan, Dominic Cooper, Freddie Fox, Joe Cole, and Jack Whitehall, according to HELLO! Magazine. The couple hosted a ’90s dance party reception at the Institute of Contemporary Arts, complete with strobes, lasers, and a three-tier Guinness-flavoured wedding cake. Bel Powley wore a custom crystal-embellished Miu Miu dress for the afterparty, Cosmopolitan noted.
Bel Powley’s Career and Background
Bel Powley, an actress from London, has a notable career, starting as a teenager in the CBBC series M.I. High. Her roles include Benidorm, The Diary of a Teenage Girl, and Birdy in the BBC drama Everything I Know About Love. She is also known for playing Claire Conway in Apple TV’s The Morning Show and recently starred in Sky’s supernatural thriller Possession. Her film credits include A Royal Night Out, for which she received a British Independent Film Award nomination, and Pete Davidson’s black comedy The King of Staten Island. She is set to play Petunia Dursley in HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter TV series. Her father, Mark Powley, is an actor known for The Bill, and her mother, Janis Jaffa, is a casting director.
Douglas Booth’s Career Highlights
Douglas Booth, originally from Greenwich, London, gained early recognition in the 2010 Boy George biographical drama Worried About the Boy. His diverse career includes the 2013 drama Romeo & Juliet, The Riot Club in 2014, and Netflix’s The Sandman. Beyond The Blame, he is recognised for his work in Christopher and His Kind and the Netflix biopic The Dirt.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: When did Douglas Booth and Bel Powley get married?
A: Douglas Booth and Bel Powley married in October 2023 at Petersham Nurseries in Richmond, London. - Q: How did Douglas Booth and Bel Powley meet?
A: They first met at a chemistry read and later co-starred in the 2017 film Mary Shelley, where their relationship reportedly turned romantic. - Q: What notable roles has Bel Powley had?
A: Bel Powley’s roles include Benidorm, The Diary of a Teenage Girl, Everything I Know About Love, The Morning Show, and an upcoming role as Petunia Dursley in HBO’s Harry Potter TV series.
