Anna Maxwell-Martin opens up about her late husband and family struggles
Beverley: So, have you heard about Anna Maxwell-Martin? She’s the talented actress from shows like Motherland and Line of Duty. Recently, she made a surprise appearance on Gavin & Stacey: The Finale, which aired on Christmas Day. Pretty cool, right?
She’s been busy lately, too. Anna starred in a BBC drama called Ludwig, where she worked with David Mitchell. He played a reclusive puzzle setter, and Anna was his sister-in-law seeking help after her brother went missing. Sounds intense!
Before that, she was in a theater production with James Corden. Anna is also a passionate advocate for kids with special educational needs, calling the current system a ‘catastrophe.’ She even talked about it on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour.
Now, let’s talk about her personal life. Anna was married to director Roger Michell for 16 years. Sadly, they separated in 2020, and Roger passed away in 2021. They had two daughters together, and Anna has opened up about the challenges they’ve faced since his death.
In a recent interview, she shared how people often avoid them or act like nothing happened. It’s tough, but her daughters are handling it well. Anna wishes more people would just ask how they’re doing instead of pretending everything’s fine.
Anna also took part in the show Who Do You Think You Are? to learn about her family history. She discovered some heartbreaking stories about her grandparents and their struggles, especially after losing a younger sibling to leukaemia. It was an emotional journey for her.
She reflected on how her grandparents dealt with their pain and how it shaped their family. It’s clear that Anna has a deep appreciation for her family’s strength and resilience. It’s a lot to unpack, but she’s handling it with grace.
