Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz, a couple known for fiercely guarding their privacy, have momentarily stepped into the public eye to contribute to a crucial cause.
Despite being together for a decade, the actors are seldom seen in public. However, in light of the ongoing global pandemic, the pair made a rare appearance in a video aimed at uplifting those on the front lines of the coronavirus battle.
While they might appear to be an ordinary couple if they were leading more typical lives, Craig and Weisz are, in fact, globally renowned actors who have portrayed iconic characters and earned Oscars. In an industry known for its constant exposure, their commitment to maintaining an extraordinary level of privacy, especially in the age of social media, is truly remarkable.
Notably absent from public social media platforms, the couple made an exception in the face of the unprecedented challenges posed by the coronavirus crisis. In a unique gesture, they filmed themselves applauding to express gratitude "to thank everyone, everywhere, who works to keep us healthy." This unusual appearance was shared on the official James Bond Twitter account, collating updates on the films featuring the famous British spy, a role Craig has portrayed for 15 years.
Craig recently bid farewell to the iconic Bond role with the completion of his last film, "No Time to Die," alongside Ana de Armas and Rami Malek. Although the film's release was initially scheduled for April 2, the global impact of the coronavirus crisis has prompted a delay until November.
In an industry filled with canceled events, including red carpet appearances, the chance to witness Craig and Weisz together is exceptionally rare. The couple, parents to a year-and-a-half-old daughter, shies away from the limelight. Their relationship, which began almost a decade ago, led to a secret marriage in 2011, with only their children as witnesses.
Weisz, an Oscar winner for "The Constant Gardener" (2005) and star of "Agora" (2009), brings a 13-year-old son from a previous relationship with film director Darren Aronofsky. Craig, on the other hand, has a 28-year-old daughter named Ella with actress Fiona Loudon, from his two-year marriage when he was 25. Despite previous relationships, Craig and Weisz's nearly decade-long union remains private and enduring.
Their love story, rekindled during the filming of "Behind the Walls" in 2010, resulted in a discreet marriage within six months. The couple lives between New York and London, strategically maintaining their sought-after privacy. Even the birth of their daughter was shrouded in mystery, with the couple confirming the pregnancy in a unique interview and revealing the birth simply by being spotted with a baby carrier in New York. The level of secrecy is such that not even their daughter's name is publicly known.
