Kate Mara and her husband, Jamie Bell, have been married for five years and are parents of two kids. Meanwhile, Bell has another child from a previous relationship with another actress.
Mara is the older sister of two-time Academy Award nominee actress Rooney Mara. Like her younger sibling, she is also an actress.
Mara previously starred in the political drama series, "House of Cards," which ran for six seasons from 2013 to 2018 on Netflix.
Actress Kate Mara during an appearance on "The Kelly Clarkson Show" on April 11, 2023 | Source: Getty Images
The Hollywood star is also well-known for her roles in the movies, "Brokeback Mountain" (2005) and "The Martian" (2015), among others. Mara is currently starring in FX's upcoming limited series "Class of 09" alongside Brian Tyree Henry.
The show is about a class of FBI agents tackling the rise of artificial intelligence within the US government. The suspense thriller, with eight episodes, is set to premiere on Hulu on May 10, 2023.
Mara's career spans decades. Within those years, she has been romantically linked to some famous men in the entertainment industry.
Kate Mara Was Linked to Several Famous Men in the Past
The pair attended Monique Lhuillier's New Boutique's Grand Opening in Los Angeles, California, on October 10, 2007.
Kate Mara and her boyfriend producer McG arrive at the Monique Lhuillier Salon opening at the Monique Lhuillier Salon on October 10, 2007 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
In 2015, Mara was rumored to be dating actor Charlie Cox, with reports suggesting they were an item from July 2008-2009. The duo also co-starred alongside each other in 2008's comedy film "Stone of Destiny."
In addition, Mara dated another Hollywood actor, Max Minghella, who starred in the movie, "The Internship." Their romance began in 2010 after meeting on the set of "The Social Network" through her sister.
Actor Charlie Cox and his girlfriend Kate Mara attend the after party for "Transsiberian" at Soho Grand Hotel on July 8, 2008 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
However, after four years together, the celebrity couple parted ways in 2014. A source revealed details of their relationship at the time:
"Max and Kate have broken up and gotten back together a few times over the course of their relationship, but this one looks like it's sticking. The relationship just ran its course."
Actor Max Minghella and his girlfriend Kate Mara attend the Gucci beauty launch event on June 4, 2014 in New York City | Source: Getty Images
Like Mara, Cox has previously dated some famous actresses in the past. He was linked to "True Blood" star Lynn Collins, with whom he co-starred in 2004's "The Merchant of Venice."
Following the demise of his relationship with Mara, he was rumored to be dating actress, Janet Montgomery." However, it was never confirmed.
Kate Mara Married 'Billy Elliot' Star Jamie Bell, Who Had a Son from His Previous Relationship
Meanwhile, a year after Cox and Kate Mara split, she found love again with "Billy Elliot" actor Jamie Bell. He is known for his leading role in "The Adventures of Tintin."
But it was his portrayal of Billy Elliot in the 1999 film that he rose to prominence. The film centers on an 11-year-old boy who goes against his father and brother by taking up ballet classes.
Off-screen, the English native also has a dancing background. It all started when he accompanied his sister to her dance practices at a young age.
Bell has since grown up to marry Mara, and this is his second marriage. He was previously married to actress Evan Rachel Wood, whom he met in 2005. Wood and Bell dated until she started seeing another man. However, they rekindled their relationship several years later.
Wood and Bell reportedly tied the knot in October 2012 despite her claiming they were never legally married. Nonetheless, the two welcomed a son Jack together in July 2013. One year later, they divorced following two years of marriage.
Actress Evan Rachel Wood and her husband Jamie Bell arrive at the LACMA 2013 Art + Film Gala at LACMA on November 2, 2013 in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images
Three years after his first marriage ended, Bell wed for the second time to Mara in the summer of 2017. In a January 2018 interview, her husband disclosed:
"We actually got married right across the street from our house."
The lovebirds struggled to get a perfect location for their nuptials and, as a last resort, asked their neighbor, who lived in the "very beautiful, old house," to host the ceremony.
Bell and Mara had been engaged for seven months before they wed. The then-bride-to-be admitted that she was uninterested in the wedding planning process but that her husband-to-be naturally took on the role.
Kate Mara Once Called Jamie Bell Her 'Partner for Life'
Kate Mara announced she and Bell had married on Instagram after two years of dating. The movie star shared a picture from the ceremony in Los Angeles.
It appeared the pair were sharing their first dance as husband and wife – while kissing. Mara captioned the post: "Nuptials."
She and Bell started dating in 2015 after meeting on the set of the action sci-fi film, "Fantastic Four." However, in May 2017, she revealed they had met a decade before for a "screen test."
Although they failed to get the roles, they reunited when they starred in the action film "Fantastic Four" playing Sue Storm and Ben Grimm. Still, sparks only flew when they were off-set. Mara divulged:
"We fell in love on the press tour."
Ever since they married, Mara and Bell have kept their family life private. But an insider revealed in May 2022 that they are "happy" in their marriage and feel "beyond blessed" to have a good life together. Mara once gushed about her spouse:
"I love knowing that I have a partner for life."
Mara and Bell have a close circle, including her sister and mom. Despite being private, Mara casually shares photos of the couple on Instagram.
Kate Mara & Jamie Bell Welcomed Two Children Together
Kate Mara and Bell welcomed two children together. Two years into their union, she revealed in February 2019 on her Instagram page that they were expecting their first child together.
"Went on a date with our bun in the oven," she penned alongside a photo of the couple posing on the Oscars red carpet. The New York native debuted her growing baby bump at the event.
On May 27, 2019, Mara announced online that she and her husband welcomed a daughter weeks prior to the post. She shared a photo of the newborn's feet.
While this was Mara's first child, it was Bell's second, as he was already a father to his son Jack. After becoming a family of four, Mara announced on July 10, 2022, that she and Bell were expecting their second child, and her rep confirmed the news. She posted a photo of the couple and wrote:
"There are three of us in this pic."
On November 17, 2022, Mara revealed on Instagram that they welcomed a baby boy and showed a photo of the infant's feet. The now-mom of two, who juggles an acting career with being a parent, stated the arrival of their son was a week before.
Meanwhile, in terms of balancing her work and personal life, Mara once said: "I find it quite easy to switch it on and off." Mara also divulged the experience of being a working parent.
"As a new mom, when you have a baby on your boob screaming in the trailer, and then you've got to go pretend to be sexy, it's kind of a complete nightmare," she admitted.
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