Who is Kate Winslet’s Husband: How Did the Titanic Star Meet Edward Abel Smith?
Following her sensational performance in the hit film Titanic in 1997, Kate Winslet rose to international fame. She is renowned for her excellent performance in movies like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Revolutionary Road, and The Holiday. She even received an Oscar for her work in The Reader.
However, when we think of Kate Winslet, we often can’t help but remember her with Leonardo DiCaprio. Their on-screen chemistry in Titanic was so amazing that many fans hoped they’d become a real-life couple. But in reality, Kate Winslet is happily married to Edward Abel Smith, also known as Ned Rocknroll. So, who is this Abel Smith? Let’s find out!
How did Kate Winslet and Edward Abel Smith first meet?
The beautiful actress Kate Winslet was married twice before she tied the knot with Edward Abel Smith. Smith, formerly known as Ned Rocknroll, and Kate Winslet have a love story that is anything but ordinary. In August 2011, while on vacation at Richard Branson’s Necker Island, they first ran into one other. Richard Barnson is Smith’s uncle.
They came together as a result of a dramatic incident when a fire broke out following a possible lightning strike. Smith fled from a nearby residence, and Winslet assisted in rescuing Branson’s mother. They became very close after this intense event. According to Winslet’s comments in a People interview, “I believe strangers can meet and their lives can change so much that they simply can’t go back to being the person they once were.” What an unusual first meeting!
Why did Edward Able Smith return to his former name?
Edward Abel Smith’s official name at the time of their meeting and then marriage was Ned Rocknroll. He initially went by the name Abel Smith but later changed it to something more unusual and quirky. However, considering Winslet’s fame and this uncommon decision, there were some difficulties. Winslet said that because of their unusual names, filling out forms with “mother’s name” and “father’s name” became extremely hilarious.
Ultimately, Smith decided to return to his original identity of Abel Smith. In a private ceremony held in rural New York in December 2012, Kate Winslet and Edward Abel Smith exchanged vows. Even their parents were unaware of the wedding because it was held in such secrecy. Rocknroll worked on his famous uncle Richard Branson’s space initiative, Virgin Galactic, before his relationship with Kate Winslet. He now devotes his full time to becoming a stay-at-home father.
How many kids do Kate Winslet and Edward Able Smith have?
From her three marriages to Sam Mendes, Jim Threapleton, and her current husband, Edward Abel Smith, Kate Winslet is the proud mother of three children. She and Smith are parents to Winslet’s youngest, Bear Blaze Winslet Smith, who was born on December 7, 2013. During a television appearance, Winslet shared a touching story about his unusual name.
According to her, they decided on the name “Bear” because it was the nickname of a buddy she knew when she was younger. This friend was renowned for being a comfort, a huge bear hugger, and a shoulder to weep on for others. Winslet was keen on keeping the name from that time. Additionally, Winslet and Smith met during a fire, which is how their son “Blaze” got his middle name.
Source: People
