> At a Glance
> – Jessie Buckley says husband Freddie stays off the red carpet because his mental-health job demands anonymity
> – The couple wed in 2023 and welcomed a daughter in 2025
> – Why it matters: Fans get a rare peek into how the actress balances stardom with her partner’s privacy needs
Jessie Buckley has revealed why movie-goers won’t spot her husband beside her at premieres: his profession requires a low profile. The Oscar-nominated actress, now awards-tipped for Hamnet, told British Vogue that Freddie-a mental-health worker she married in 2023-has been “having a ball eating canapés” at events, just out of camera range.
A Private Partnership
Buckley, 36, explained that Freddie’s job means “he has to remain anonymous,” so joint public appearances are off the table for now. They tied the knot at their London home and became parents to a baby girl last fall, details she shared on the Modern Love podcast.
- Introduced by music exec Marc Robinson on a Hackney blind date
- Recently bought a Norfolk house whose garden mirrors Shakespeare’s Stratford plot
- Buckley calls Freddie “extraordinary” in Vogue profile
Awards Momentum
The actress is riding high after winning Best Actress at the 2026 Critics Choice Awards for Hamnet, in which she plays Shakespeare’s wife Agnes opposite Paul Mescal. She’s also up for a Golden Globe in the drama category alongside Jennifer Lawrence, Julia Roberts and others.
Key Takeaways
- Jessie Buckley’s husband keeps a low profile due to his mental-health career
- The couple balance new parenthood with her awards-season run
- Despite privacy, Freddie enjoys promotional events behind the scenes
With Hamnet still in the spotlight, expect Buckley to keep commanding red carpets-just don’t look for Freddie by her side.
