Maggie Smith's husband and children: Inside actress' family life
27 September 2024, 15:00 | Updated: 29 September 2024, 23:57
Who was Maggie Smith married to? How many times was she married and how many children does she have? Everything you need to know.
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Dame Maggie Smith has sadly died at the age of 89-years-old, with the news of the iconic star's passing being announced by her two sons, Chris and Toby.
Best known for her roles as Professor McGonagall in the Harry Potter film series, Countess of Grantham in the Downton Abbey series and many others, the actress leaves behind her two sons, having lost her second husband in 1998.
As the world mourns the loss of a great talent, here's a look inside the family like of Maggie Smith, from her first and second husband to children and grandchildren.
Maggie Smith's first husband
Maggie Smith married actor Robert Stephens, best known for his roles in Century, Travels with My Aunt and The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes on 29th June 1967.
During their marriage they welcomed two children, Toby and Chris, before divorcing in April 1975.
Robert died at the age of 64-years-old on 12th November 1995.
Maggie Smith second husband
Maggie Smith was married twice, the second time to playwright Alan Beverley Cross. The pair tied the knot at the Guildford Register Office on 23rd June 1975.
They remained marrieds until Alan died on 20th March 1998 at the age of 66-years-old.
married playwright Alan Beverly Cross on 23 June 1975, at the Guildford Register Office, and they remained married until his death on 20 March 1998.
Maggie Smith children
Maggie Smith has two sons who she welcomed with ex-husband Robert Stephens.
They welcomed Chris Larkin in 1967 and Toby Stephens in 1969 and the pair have since both become actors, following after their parents.
Chris Larkin, 57, has had roles in Outlander, The Facility and Widow Clicquot, meanwhile, 55-year-old Toby is recognisable for his roles in Die Another Day, Jane Eyre and Percy Jackson and the Olympians.
The reason Chris has a different last name than his brother and father is because he dropped it in order to "make it himself" as an actor.
Chris is married to actress Suki Stephens and lives in London with his wife and children.
Toby is married to Anna-Louise Plowman, who he shares three children with; son Eli Alistair and daughters Tallulah and Kura.
