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The Women in Jude Law's Life
Following a brief relationship with American model Samantha Burke, 36-year-old Jude Law has become a father for the fourth time. New daughter Sophia is the latest in a long line of women who have had a big influence in the actor's life. Below is a non-exhaustive list of busy Jude's ex-wives, ex-girlfriends and famous female pals.
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Sadie Frost
Sadie Frost is one of the leading ladies in Jude’s life. They divorced in 2003 after six years of marriage, and have three children together: sons Rafferty and Rudy, and daughter Iris. Jude and Sadie still enjoy a fairly close relationship, occasionally holidaying together with their brood. They’re even happy to be photographed together as a couple on occasion, such as at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards last November.
Samantha Burke (and baby Sophia)
Aspiring actress and model Samantha Burke, 24, gave birth to Jude’s fourth child, Sophia, on September 22 in New York. Samantha is writing a blog about the birth and, according to reports, currently negotiating a magazine deal for pictures of Sophia. The News of the World states that, although Jude reportedly paid for Burke's birth and antenatal care, he has no plans to visit Sophia until a paternity test takes place.
Sadie Frost is one of the leading ladies in Jude’s life. They divorced in 2003 after six years of marriage, and have three children together: sons Rafferty and Rudy, and daughter Iris. Jude and Sadie still enjoy a fairly close relationship, occasionally holidaying together with their brood. They’re even happy to be photographed together as a couple on occasion, such as at the Evening Standard Theatre Awards last November.
Samantha Burke (and baby Sophia)
Aspiring actress and model Samantha Burke, 24, gave birth to Jude’s fourth child, Sophia, on September 22 in New York. Samantha is writing a blog about the birth and, according to reports, currently negotiating a magazine deal for pictures of Sophia. The News of the World states that, although Jude reportedly paid for Burke's birth and antenatal care, he has no plans to visit Sophia until a paternity test takes place.
Natasha Law
Natasha Law is Jude’s big sister, making her one of the most important ladies in his life. And like her famous brother, Natasha leads a charmed existence – rubbing shoulders with the rich and famous through her work as an artist, whose sexy line drawings have won her such famous fans as Sex and the City’s Kim Cattrall and Jo Whiley. "We looked exactly alike when we were little,” said Natasha of her and Jude. “Two cute little white-blondies. And then, as we got older, and the squidginess disappeared, Jude started to take after my mum, and I began to look more like my dad.” She went on to describe the two of them as “chalk and cheese”.
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Sienna Miller
A year after leaving Sadie, Jude began dating Alfie co-star Sienna Miller. The relationship blossomed and they got engaged on Christmas Day 2004. But soon after, the actor had an affair with Daisy Wright, the nanny of his children (more on her next). In July 2005, Daisy sold her story to the tabloids; Jude admitted his mistake and issued a public apology to Sienna. Despite attempts to salvage their turbulent relationship, Miller and Law finally separated the following November. Currently, Sienna is performing alongside Jude’s best mate Jonny Lee Miller on Broadway while Jude is starring in Hamlet just two streets away. Jude is said to be planning a trip to see the play, After Miss Julie, on one of his rare days off.
Daisy Wright
Jude’s affair with 26-year-old Daisy Wright, the nanny of his children, was front page news in 2005. Speaking to The Mirror, Daisy described the star's initial seduction: "The next thing I knew, he was kissing me... We kissed and kissed for what seemed like ages... The next thing I know, we are dragging each other upstairs to his bedroom, kissing and then, in the bedroom, ripping off each other's clothes." Ex-wife Sadie sacked Daisy when the romance came to light.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Jude's leading lady in both the West End and Broadway productions of Hamlet is Gugu Mbatha-Raw, who you might recognise from Holby City, Doctor Who or Bad Girls. The beautiful pair were photographed together at the play's opening night party at the National Gallery, where Mbatha-Raw, who plays ill-fated lover Ophelia, admitted to being a big fan of the A-list star: "Jude brings dynamic, visceral energy to the part," she gushed. Their starring roles in Hamlet have garnered rave reviews.
A year after leaving Sadie, Jude began dating Alfie co-star Sienna Miller. The relationship blossomed and they got engaged on Christmas Day 2004. But soon after, the actor had an affair with Daisy Wright, the nanny of his children (more on her next). In July 2005, Daisy sold her story to the tabloids; Jude admitted his mistake and issued a public apology to Sienna. Despite attempts to salvage their turbulent relationship, Miller and Law finally separated the following November. Currently, Sienna is performing alongside Jude’s best mate Jonny Lee Miller on Broadway while Jude is starring in Hamlet just two streets away. Jude is said to be planning a trip to see the play, After Miss Julie, on one of his rare days off.
Daisy Wright
Jude’s affair with 26-year-old Daisy Wright, the nanny of his children, was front page news in 2005. Speaking to The Mirror, Daisy described the star's initial seduction: "The next thing I knew, he was kissing me... We kissed and kissed for what seemed like ages... The next thing I know, we are dragging each other upstairs to his bedroom, kissing and then, in the bedroom, ripping off each other's clothes." Ex-wife Sadie sacked Daisy when the romance came to light.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Jude's leading lady in both the West End and Broadway productions of Hamlet is Gugu Mbatha-Raw, who you might recognise from Holby City, Doctor Who or Bad Girls. The beautiful pair were photographed together at the play's opening night party at the National Gallery, where Mbatha-Raw, who plays ill-fated lover Ophelia, admitted to being a big fan of the A-list star: "Jude brings dynamic, visceral energy to the part," she gushed. Their starring roles in Hamlet have garnered rave reviews.
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Kimberly Stewart
Jude and Kimberly Stewart, daughter of Do Ya Think I’m Sexy singer Rod Stewart, have moved in similar circles for years as each has close ties to the Primrose Hill set in north London. But we were still shocked to see photos of Jude and Kim in a passionate embrace in Essex nightclub 195 during a night out in 2008. “Everyone was stunned when they walked in together,” a source told Now magazine. “It was obvious they were an item by the way they kept snogging each other.” Like Jude, Kimberly has been linked to a number of celebrities, including Calum Best and Sienna’s ex, Rhys Ifans.
Harsha Gopal
Unlike the other ladies in Jude’s life, paparazzi photographer Harsha Gopal, hasn’t fallen for his charms. Jude was accused of striking Harsha during an incident outside Automat restaurant in London’s Mayfair in July. As Gopal considered legal action, Jude explained he had been blinded by camera flashes and as he held out his arm to shield his eyes, he accidentally struck one of the photographers. Authorities have since agreed, insisting the star "had no intention to assault anyone" and confirmed he will face no further action.
Jude and Kimberly Stewart, daughter of Do Ya Think I’m Sexy singer Rod Stewart, have moved in similar circles for years as each has close ties to the Primrose Hill set in north London. But we were still shocked to see photos of Jude and Kim in a passionate embrace in Essex nightclub 195 during a night out in 2008. “Everyone was stunned when they walked in together,” a source told Now magazine. “It was obvious they were an item by the way they kept snogging each other.” Like Jude, Kimberly has been linked to a number of celebrities, including Calum Best and Sienna’s ex, Rhys Ifans.
Harsha Gopal
Unlike the other ladies in Jude’s life, paparazzi photographer Harsha Gopal, hasn’t fallen for his charms. Jude was accused of striking Harsha during an incident outside Automat restaurant in London’s Mayfair in July. As Gopal considered legal action, Jude explained he had been blinded by camera flashes and as he held out his arm to shield his eyes, he accidentally struck one of the photographers. Authorities have since agreed, insisting the star "had no intention to assault anyone" and confirmed he will face no further action.
Daughter Iris
Jude’s children, including eight-year-old daughter Iris, are a huge part of his life. “I am very happy. I feel very settled with myself in my world,” Jude said recently. “I don't feel as needy and desperate to prove things about myself. In my twenties I was very keen to achieve this and disprove this and that. Now I enjoy just being able to concentrate on my children and my and myself. But it doesn't mean I'll be single for the rest of my life – I hope.”
We don’t think there’s any fear of that as, in addition to the starlets we have singled out in this gallery, Jude has been linked to countless other Hollywood beauties over the years, be it romantically or as close friends and co-stars. The actor is adored by female A-listers Natalie Portman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman, Lily Cole and Cameron Diaz. Jude and Cameron, who starred together in 2006 movie The Holiday, are particularly close, and enjoyed a recent night out together at Boujis in South Kensington.
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Jude’s children, including eight-year-old daughter Iris, are a huge part of his life. “I am very happy. I feel very settled with myself in my world,” Jude said recently. “I don't feel as needy and desperate to prove things about myself. In my twenties I was very keen to achieve this and disprove this and that. Now I enjoy just being able to concentrate on my children and my and myself. But it doesn't mean I'll be single for the rest of my life – I hope.”
We don’t think there’s any fear of that as, in addition to the starlets we have singled out in this gallery, Jude has been linked to countless other Hollywood beauties over the years, be it romantically or as close friends and co-stars. The actor is adored by female A-listers Natalie Portman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Nicole Kidman, Lily Cole and Cameron Diaz. Jude and Cameron, who starred together in 2006 movie The Holiday, are particularly close, and enjoyed a recent night out together at Boujis in South Kensington.
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