Fiona Loudon is a Scottish actress who stepped into the limelight when she married the sixth “James Bond” actor, Daniel Craig. Even though Loudon is a talented actress, she never gained fame, unlike her ex-husband and daughter.
The ironic thing about her is that she is always being spoken about, but hardly about her career. Instead, it is always about her ex-husband or daughter. But now, Loudon deserves centre stage.
Hence, here is all you need to know about Fiona Loudon.
Fiona Loudon biography
Born in 1968, Fiona Loudon grew up in Scotland but moved to England to pursue her acting career while in her 20s.
Loudon studied drama at the University of London. She started acting in the early 1990s but stepped down from the big stage after she got married to the love of her life.
Loudon caught the attention of the media when her relationship with popular actor Daniel Craig became public and since then, she has remained in the hearts of fans.
Despite being in the spotlight, they kept their affair private, with Loudon remaining elusive about her family and other personal matters during interviews.
However, the tabloids continued to follow their story as they got married, had a daughter, and divorced just two and a half years later. While Craig became a famous secret agent, globally renowned as “James Bond”, Loudon chose to stay out of the limelight.
Nevertheless, the media remained curious about her relationship with Craig, especially since he went on to marry actress Rachel Weisz. Recently, Loudon resurfaced in the news as her daughter, Ella, pursued a career in acting.
Fiona Loudon career
Loudon ventured into the world of acting and performance in the 1990s. The actress appeared in a couple of stage plays but she did not make it to the big screen.
She, however, stepped down from the big stage after she got married to Daniel Craig and gave birth to her daughter, Ella Craig. She decided to focus on raising her child.
Fiona Loudon movies
Although Loudon was an actress, she performed more in stage plays. She was a member of the theatre in London.
Fiona Loudon’s net worth
According to media reports, Loudon’s net worth is estimated to be between $5 million to $10 million.
Fiona Loudon family
Loudon’s parents and siblings may be largely unknown, but her ex-husband and daughter, respectively, have brought her into the limelight.
Loudon is the ex-wife of Hollywood star Daniel Craig.
Craig is an accomplished English actor, renowned for his portrayal of the iconic character ‘James Bond’ in the eponymous movie franchise.
His striking features, characterised by his blonde hair, blue eyes, and fit physique, add to his appeal as a performer.
Despite initial rejection as a sex symbol, Craig persevered and transformed his image by taking on serious roles that allowed him to showcase his acting prowess.
It was during this time that his star rose, delivering successful films such as Love is the Devil, Elizabeth, The Trench, and Road to Perdition, among others.
While these roles propelled his career, it was his role as ‘James Bond 007’ that skyrocketed him to fame. His performances in Casino Royale, Quantum of Solace, Skyfall, and Spectre cemented his position as one of the most successful actors of his time.
During Loudon’s ex-husband’s career, he has bagged many awards for his talent on the big screen. As the sixth actor to play the role of the popular spy “James Bond”, starring in five movies from 2006 to 2021, Craig won a Critics’ Choice Movie Award for “Best Actor in an Action Movie” for Skyfall (2012) and received a nomination for the award for the 2015 movie, Spectre.
He also received a nomination for the BAFTA Award for “Best Actor in a Leading Role” for his first movie which he played the role of “James Bond”.
The details of how Loudon and Craig met and started dating remain a mystery, but news of their romance first surfaced in 1991. At the time, they were both in their early twenties and just two months apart in age.
They tied the knot in 1992 and welcomed their only child, Ella Craig, later that year. However, their marriage ended after just two years in 1994, with Loudon opting to raise Ella as a single mother in London.
In an interview later, Craig acknowledged his immaturity at the time of their divorce.
He said: “I was too young. I thought it was the mature thing to do. I don’t regret it, but I do wish I’d lived it in a different way.”
After his split from Loudon, Craig went on to have a seven-year relationship with German actress, Heike Makatsch, which ended in 2004.
He then began dating film producer Satsuki Mitchell in 2005 and even got engaged to her, but the engagement was called off in 2010. Later that year, Craig started dating his longtime friend, actress Rachel Weisz.
They got married in 2011 in a small ceremony with just four guests, including Loudon’s daughter, Ella, and Weisz’s son from a previous relationship.
Loudon’s daughter, Ella Craig who grew up in the spotlight, has followed in her parents’ footsteps and pursued a career in acting.
She has appeared in stage productions for Shakespeare and Company and acted in a short film, Maneater, in 2017.
The following year, she starred in the movie Trauma is a Time Machine. She is also active on Instagram, where she shares candid photos and behind-the-scenes glimpses of her life.
While Loudon raised her daughter as a single mother, Ella has grown to be a daddy’s girl who has his genes when it comes to good looks. She is often seen with her father on red carpets and she seems to have his charm and gorgeous blue eyes.
Loudon’s daughter once wrote on social media: “I sat in the royal box and got to watch my Pops kick arse as Bond for the last time. I’m pretty fucking proud. 17 years. Goodness. Unbelievably thankful. So much love to the Bond family and a huge congratulations. The film is pure gold. Maybe one day we will smile in a pic…”
It is commendable how despite Loudon’s divorce, she ensured her daughter has a good relationship with her father. While Ella enjoys her father’s attention and company, her mother remains her favourite.
The mother-daughter bond they share is evident as Ella bears her mother’s name, Loudon, instead of her father’s name, Craig. On Instagram, Loudon’s daughter is known as Ella Loudon.
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Fiona Loudon age
Loudon was born on May 5, 1968. She is 54 years old and will be 55 years old in 2023.
Fiona Loudon Instagram
There are a lot of Instagram accounts with the name “Fiona Loudon” but they do not belong to the ex-wife of Daniel Craig.
Hence, it can be said that Loudon is not active on social media at the moment.
Fiona Loudon now
Since her divorce from actor Daniel Craig, Fiona Loudon lives a private life and maintains a close relationship with her daughter.
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