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Meet Edward Abel Smith – Kate Winslet’s heroic husband is also Richard Branson’s nephew
STORYIshani Sarkar
Smith is a vegan stay-at-home dad who rescued Winslet and her kids from a fire during a holiday on his billionaire uncle’s private island
Oscar-winning Hollywood icon Kate Winslet has a remarkable new film coming out called Lee, which chronicles the life and work of American model-turned-World War II photographer Lee Miller, based on a biography by the historical figure’s son, Antony Penrose. The Titanic actress both produced and stars in Lee, which, as she told The Telegraph, may be her best work yet.
In the same interview, Winslet opened up about her husband, Edward Abel Smith, and how she knew he was the one. So, who is Smith and what do we know about him?
Edward Abel Smith’s uncle is billionaire Richard Branson
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Edward Abel Smith is the nephew of business mogul Richard Branson, who co-founded the Virgin Group. He is worth US$2.7 billion, according to Forbes.
Smith himself is worth US$25 million, per Celebrity Net Worth.
He once saved Kate Winslet from a fire
A few days after they first met, Smith rescued Winslet and her children from her previous marriages, Mia Threapleton and Joe Mendes, from a fire. They were holidaying on Branson’s private Necker Island when the house they were staying in was struck by lightning and caught on fire. That’s when Winslet knew, “this was the person I was supposed to follow through life”, as she told The Telegraph.
The couple’s son, 10-year-old Bear Blaze Winslet, is named for that stormy night.
What does Edward Abel Smith do for work?
Before his marriage to the Mare of Easttown star in December 2012, Smith served as the head of marketing promotion and astronaut experience at Virgin Galactic, per Elle. He is now a stay-at-home dad, according to People, with Winslet elaborating to The New York Times, “He’s vegan, and does yoga, breath work and cold water swims.” He also helps the Primetime Emmy-winning actress run her lines at home despite his dyslexia.
His name used to be Ned Rocknroll
Ishani Sarkar is an India-based journalist, writer and editor specialising in entertainment and pop culture. She has worked extensively in the Asian entertainment industry, interviewing top talents like Ju Ji-hoon and Song Kang. Born and raised in India, Ishani has an MA in English Literature and is fluent in Korean.
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