Inside Jude Law’s Complicated Love Life

Just look at that fresh face! Jude Law met English actress Sadie Frost way back in 1994. The pair were both working on a crime drama and fell for each other hard. Sadie remembers, “The force of the love I felt for Jude and his intense ambition made me feel out of control.”

The thing is, Sadie was already married. In the end, she left Spandau Ballet’s Gary Kemp for the younger Jude. At the time, he was just 19, and she 25.

Both Jude and Sadie were core members of The Primrose Set — a group of posh partiers in London. Other members included model Kate Moss, actress Patsy Kensit, designer Pearl Lowe, and actors Ewan McGregor, Jonny Lee Miller, and Rhys Ifans.

The party-loving couple got married on a barge in London. Sadie didn’t wear any shoes or makeup and borrowed Kate Moss’s 21st birthday outfit, designed by John Galliano. This picture of the couple is from a movie premiere.

Several changes in her life caused serious health issues for Sadie Frost. To begin with, Jude’s career took off, and she found herself “low and lost.” In her memoir she remembers, “Jude was away a lot, while I was sitting on the sofa, getting fatter and gripped by a nagging sense that I was jeopardising my love.”

She also experienced post-natal depression after giving birth to the couple’s first son. This resulted in self-harm, leaving the new mum feeling “empty.”

Because of their partying ways, there have been plenty of wild rumors about Jude and Sadie’s relationship. After all, The Primrose Set were famous for their heavy partying and big nights out. One rumor that might hold some truth is that Jude and Sadie got close (ahem) to designer Pearl Lowe and Supergrass drummer Danny Goffey.

Apparently, Jude ended up falling for Pearl, which sent Sadie into a rage. While Jude denied this story, Sadie confirmed it, saying, “The story’s correct — even though I wish it wasn’t.”

Sadie Frost and Kate Moss have been close friends for many years — yet another rumor about Sadie and Jude is that they became entangled with the supermodel. Supposedly, Sadie fell for Kate, and Jude was quite into it. A 2014 book claimed, “They all partied together, slept together. It was a very soulless life they led.”

Interestingly, Jude Law was the godfather of Moss’ daughter, Lila Grace. However, he was later removed from his duties when he and Sadie split.

As lots of British stars do, it was time for the Law family to relocate to the US. By 2000, Sadie was feeling her depression creeping back. She said, “The more we had to socialize at grand dinner parties in Hollywood, the more I felt my self-esteem slipping away.”

Eventually, after the birth of their third child, Sadie’s agent was suspicious. They organised a mental health assessment for her, and she bolted. As a result, the actress was sectioned for a month.

Towards the end of their marriage, Sadie’s health was again in tatters. Jude was photographed with other women, and Sadie was in desperate need of medical help. At the Golden Globe awards, she asked him if he loved her, and he didn’t reply.

Sadie recalls, “We had a row, a few glasses were broken… I have been self-destructive, especially when I had postnatal depression.” She reflects, “The more I worried about my condition, the more self-obsessed I became and the less attention I gave to Jude.”

After time to reflect on her situation, Sadie Frost realized Jude Law had contributed to her poor mental health. In their divorce papers, she blamed her husband for making her condition worse. In total, Sadie sought treatment for depression three times during her marriage.

The Primrose Set couple were at the end of the road, and their marriage was officially dissolved in 2003. Sadie got a friend to take her out of the institution she was in, and filed for divorce seven months later.

In total, Jude Law and Sadie Frost share three children. Son Rafferty Jellicoe was born in 1996, daughter Iris was born in 2000, and son Rudy arrived in 2002. Model Kate Moss is Iris’ godmother, and Radio 1 DJ Nick Grimshaw is Rudy’s godfather.

Sadie posted this cute snap to Instagram in 2014. It shows the exes celebrating Rudy’s 12th birthday together. Also pictured are Rafferty and Iris, and Sadie’s son Finlay from her marriage to Gary Kemp.

Much has been made about the fact that Jude and Sadie’s eldest son, Rafferty, looks just like his dad. As well as that, he’s followed in his famous father’s footsteps and become an actor. Rafferty has starred in a short movie and appeared on-screen alongside his dad.

In 2021, Rafferty Law landed the role of Oliver Twist in a modern reimagining of the classic Dickens tale. He stars alongside Michael Caine and Lena Headey. Plus, Rafferty is in a band, Outer Stella Overdrive.

Perhaps also like his father (but hopefully not too much), Rafferty has been in the media because of his love life. Hey, there’s a younger Jude Law running around — who wouldn’t want to know who he’s dating? Well, first up was pop-star Rita Ora.

The pair apparently broke up in 2020 and now Rafferty has moved on with model Hana Cross. The model was dating fellow celebrity offspring Brooklyn Beckham, but is now “100% dating” the eldest Law son.

Jude and Sadie’s daughter is a fashion model. Iris made her catwalk debut in 2017 and has walked for Burberry and Miu Miu. She wants to be a designer like her mum, and loves her ’90s fashion style.

Iris has commented, “ My favourite photo of my mum and dad is at the premiere of Wilde. My mum is in a dark red dress and she has red around her collarbone and my dad’s in a white suit… I would wear everything that my mum wore back then.”

The youngest child of Jude Law and Sadie Frost is more lowkey than his older siblings. He starred in a short movie with his mum back in 2013 but hasn’t gone into acting or modeling like his brother and sister. We did find this cute picture of his holding a dog, though — adorbs!

Considering Rudy Law is a child, it makes sense that he doesn’t seem to have a career yet. Here he is (on the right) celebrating his birthday with his famous father.

OK, back to Jude! When he and Sadie split, the actor wasted no time getting close to other women. In 2003, he was spotted flirting with young actress Scarlett Johannsson. The actress — now a full-on movie star — was just 19 then, and transitioning to adult roles. Meanwhile, Jude was 31.

Apparently, Jude and Scarlett got close in a quiet corner of the Dorchester Hotel in London. Indeed, in any pictures of the pair from that time, they certainly look pretty smitton.

Jude Law’s next big relationship after splitting from Sadie Frost was with British-American actress Sienna Miller. The pair met while filming 2004 rom-com Alfie, where Law played a womanizer, and Miller an unstable woman. This was Sienna’s big break and led to all sorts of press attention.

Jude and Sadie’s divorce wasn’t confirmed yet when pictures of Jude and Sienna hit the press. Both actors were cagey when asked about each other, with Jude commenting. “It seems they’ll write anything at the moment.”

When they eventually confirmed they were dating, Jude Law and Sienna Miller became the ‘It’ couple of the early noughties. Paparazzi followed the attractive couple everywhere, and magazines poured over their outfits and whereabouts.

Sienna Miller was fairly unknown before getting together with Jude, so she became known largely as his new girlfriend. The couple’s mix of English traditionalism and bohemian styles made them a perfect pair for fashion and celebrity magazines. Of course, this eventually took its toll.

In 2003, Jude Law overtly denied he was in a relationship with co-star Sienna Miller. However, just one year later, the actor was down on one knee asking her to marry him. The star proposed on Christmas Day with a huge cluster diamond ring.

While this all sounds lovely, the handsome star forgot to let his ex-wife know. This means that poor Sadie found out that her ex-husband was planning on getting hitched again — from her kids! Unsurprisingly, she wasn’t happy.

Perhaps the most well-known fact about Jude Law’s love life is that he had an affair with his children’s nanny. Daisy Wright sold her story to a tabloid newspaper revealing all the details of her time with the Hollywood star.

Apparently, the pair got together while he was filming a movie in New Orleans. Unfortunately for him, Daisy kept a diary. Even worse, Daisy Wright claimed that one of Jude’s kids caught them together. As you might expect, this was an absolutely huge celebrity story.

Rather than deny his affair with his children’s nanny, Jude Law came out with a statement about his actions. In 2005, the star said, “Following the reports in today’s papers, I just want to say I am deeply ashamed and upset that I’ve hurt Sienna and the people most close to us.”

He continued, “I want to publicly apologize to Sienna and our respective families for the pain that I have caused. There is no defense for my actions, which I sincerely regret.”

Since then, Jude Law has been known as a love rat, a womanizer, and a heartbreaker. Poor Sienna Miller had to deal with a huge amount of media attention, all whilst mourning her relationship. However, in the years since then, Jude has claimed that she had an affair with Daniel Craig during their engagement. Sorry, what?!

Jude has also said he’s glad he was exposed on such a huge scale. He said, “I don’t ever want to experience that pain, that upset, that confusion, that humiliation ever again.”

As for Sienna, well, she really struggled. In 2021, the actress spoke up about the stressful experience, saying she blocked out an entire six weeks.

She said, “It was really hard. And the other thing was, it was at the height of all that paparazzi madness, and in London where there was an epidemic of bad behavior. They knew where I would be every night.” She continued, “I was in so much shock over it all. And I’d really just begun. I was only 23.”

As you might expect, Sienna Miller called off her engagement to Jude Law after he had an affair with his kids’ nanny. However, the couple didn’t actually call it quits just yet. In fact, in 2006, Sienna gave an interview where she suggested she was ok about the whole thing.

She told a magazine, “I don’t know, monogamy is a weird thing for me […] It’s an overrated virtue.” After facing backlash, she clarified, “I’m a very monogamous person.”

The former ‘It’ couple eventually split up in 2006, and Jude was single and ready to mingle. In 2007, the actor was linked to plenty of big names. He was rumored to be dating actress Lindsay Lohan, though no pictures of the pair ever emerged. Then, he was supposedly involved with his co-star, Natalie Portman (pictured, far left).

After that, Jude was linked to American magazine editor Kim Hershov, and then to German model and actress Susan Hoecke. Finally, he was rumored to be dating co-star Cameron Diaz (pictured, far right).

In 2008, there was quite a splash when Jude Law was photographed kissing socialite Kimberley Stewart in London (pictured). The model, and daughter of rocker Rod Stewart, was seen with the actor in an Essex nightclub.

Kimberly Stewart was also spotted in 2008 with Rhys Ifans (pictured), who was a member of the OG Primrose Hill Set with Jude Law and Sadie Frost. Plus, Welsh actor Rhys dated Sienna Miller around this time too. So much drama!

Also in 2008, Jude Law was linked to English model Lily Cole. The red-headed beauty was seen leaving the actor’s apartment, sparking tabloid interest. The model has worked with many top brands and graced the pages of top fashion magazines. At the time, she was around 20 years old, while Jude was 35.

The following year, Lily Cole starred in her first movie. She has since married Kwame Ferreira and gave birth to daughter Wylde in 2015. Lily came out as queer this year.

Jude Law is a busy man, and there are always new characters popping up in his love life, often overlapping. When the actor was filming a movie in New York, he hooked up with Hooters waitress Samantha Burke. The pair spent a week together before Jude jetted back to England.

Speaking about their 2009 fling, Samantha said, “I knew our relationship would not continue. And I was okay with that.” Alas, she found out she was pregnant with the star’s child.

When news of Jude Law’s fourth child was leaked to the press, his team released a statement. They said, “This is an entirely private matter and no other statements will be made.” After that, the star demanded a paternity test, which upset Samantha and her family. They asked that he behave like the “English gentleman” they expected. Ha!

Eventually, Jude and Samantha reached a financial settlement that lasts until Sophia turns 18. As well as child support, Jude pays schooling and medical fees.

Incredibly, Sienna Miller and Jude Law decided to give things another go in 2009. Apparently, the couple had both been on Broadway at the same time and decided to give things another go. So, while Samantha was welcoming baby Sophia, Jude was getting loved up with Sienna.

The couple was snapped in Barbados during Christmas (pictured, top right) with the elder three of Jude’s children. They also spent Thanksgiving together and were seen riding a horse and buggy in Central Park.

Looking back, Sienna has said that her and Jude Law’s relationship was “bad timing.” She had started acting when she met the star, and became known as his girlfriend. She told a magazine, “I fell in love with someone very famous and that became the story — it was bad timing.”

She continued, “I had an amazing time, but it would have been nice if that hadn’t happened before I was known for something else.” She took a hiatus from acting in 2009 because of the press attention.

While Jude and Sienna were giving it another go, Sophia Law was born in 2009. Her mum Samantha Burke said of Jude at the time, “It would be great if we can have a friendship and be cordial. I want everything to be positive around Sophia, I don’t want any negativity.”

Unfortunately, it took Jude a while to come round to his new daughter. Reportedly, he didn’t meet her until she was five months old. Sophia and Samantha live in Florida.

By the start of 2011, Jude Law and Sienna Miller ended their relationship… again. That same year, Jude was spotted with first wife Sadie Frost at the wedding reception of Kate Moss and Jamie Hince. The couple got married the day before in a “wham bam rock n’ roll marriage.”

Adorably, Rafferty Law was the usher at Kate Moss’ do. He helpfully showed guests to their seats and handed out the order of service. That doesn’t sound very rock and roll to us!

In 2012, Jude Law was in another relationship with one of his co-stars. This time it was English actress Ruth Jones, winner of two Olivier Awards and a Golden Globe. The couple was first spotted at London’s Groucho Club (pictured, left).

After that, they were seen striding down Venice Beach wearing some rather questionable outfits. Apparently, during this time, Jude gave Ruth a novel to read. Now, in 2021, she says he inspired her to produce the movie based on the book.

After he and Ruth Wilson’s relationship ended in 2013, Jude Law was again connected to a gorgeous, young model. Alicia Rountree signed up for a modeling career at 17 years old. By the time she met Jude, she was 26, and he 40.

Alicia Rountree is Mauritian and has been signed to Elite, among other top agencies. She has also modeled for Victoria’s Secret. Now, she’s the part-owner of The Tartinery — a French sandwich restaurant in New York. She opened the spot in 2010.

Next up on the rollercoaster that is Jude Law’s love life is Irish singer Catherine Harding, sometimes known as Cat Cavelli. The singer first met Jude on a night out in London, and then joined him for six weeks on location in the Czech Republic.

At the time, Cat was 23 years old, and Jude 41. That makes her closer in age to Jude’s son, Rafferty! Surprise, surprise, this fling also led to yet another child for Jude Law. Cat was later a contestant on The Voice.

Cat Cavelli and Jude Law ended their relationship before their daughter was born. Jude told the press, “We met at a bar in Soho and hit it off. I didn’t plan to have a baby. It just happened.” When will this man learn?!

A statement released by his team read, “I can confirm that Jude Law and Catherine Harding are expecting a child together in the spring. Whilst they are no longer in a relationship, they are both wholeheartedly committed to raising their child.”

Jude Law wasn’t present for the birth of his fifth child. Catherine Harding told the press, “It was a C-section, it was really horrible […] But he came straight after and was really amazing.”

She praised Law, saying, “I remember last week he came over and he had to change her on the park bench. He cleaned her all up.” In 2020, Cat had another baby, this time with Chelsea football player Jorginho. Harding has said that Ava spends time with Law’s other kids.

Around the time that Ada was born, Jude Law was apparently involved with French journalist Rachel Bourlier (pictured). She claims that she supported the star at this time and “offered him a quiet place to get away from it all — somewhere he could relax and have peace.”

Alas, Jude was actually falling for someone else at this time. While he denies seeing two women at once, Rachel claims that she found out about his next love from media reports. Apparently, he apologized via text.

The woman that Rachel Bourlier saw with Jude Law in the press was blonde business psychologist Dr. Phillipa Coan, known as Pippa. Apparently, the couple met each other through mutual friends in 2015. As is common with Jude, Phillipa is 15 years younger than him.

The couple was first seen together at the Hay Festival, where Jude performed alongside a line-up of celebs. They walked the red carpet together, attracting the attention of the press. Apparently, Jude likes that Pippa isn’t in the showbiz world.

15 years after his first wedding to Sadie Frost, Jude Law tied the knot for the second time. He and Pippa got hitched at Old Marylebone Town Hall in 2019 in a low-key ceremony. As expected, the pair looked extremely chic in their dapper wedding outfits.

The actor wore a fedora, sunglasses, and a dashing navy velvet suit. Meanwhile, Pippa wore a short, ruffled, cream dress with long sleeves. No matter what you say about Jude, the man has style!

Jude Law has said of Pippa, “She’s mine and no one else’s. I’m very, very happy. Our relationship is a very private thing, and I think part of the fact it works so well is exactly because of that.

Of course, Pippa is now the step-mom of Jude’s five kids. When asked in 2020 if he’d have more, he responded, “Why not? I’m very lucky to be involved with someone I’m madly in love with. The idea of having more children would be just wonderful.”

And just like that, Jude Law became a dad for the sixth time. In 2020, he appeared on TV with Jimmy Fallon and casually commented that he had welcomed a baby over lockdown. He described the arrival as “really wonderful” and said he and Pippa had felt “blessed” to “just nest” together.

So far, the couple hasn’t released any information about their new bundle of joy. However, they have been spotted out and about for walks as a family.

Considering his public love life, Jude Law has had time to reflect on his former relationships. In 2016, he said, “I regret hurting people. It’s an awful thing. And trying to gain the forgiveness or the understanding of someone you’ve hurt, or heal a pain you may have inflicted, that’s where regret hits hard.”

He continued, “To regret something is almost to regret the lesson learned from it. And if you’ve learned your lesson, then it was probably a good thing in some way.”

Apparently, though, Jude Law is a good dad (just don’t ask Sophia). He seems to be hands-on and has even collaborated with some of his kids. Along with eldest son Rafferty, the star shot a movie on an iPhone during lockdown.

It’s set to be released towards the end of 2021. In these cute snaps, we can see Jude with his new baby attached to his chest (left). On the right, he’s out walking with the baby and daughter Iris.

In terms of fatherhood, Jude thinks it’s important to find the right balance. He explains, “As a friend said, ‘Letting them fall over and not being there to pick them up… it’s really hard. But, they wouldn’t learn to pick themselves up if we didn’t go through that process.’”

He continued, “I’m beginning to see that our role is to guide them into real adulthood for the first time […] of course, you’re there to give that help, but they have to ask.”

Who knows what we’ll see next from Jude Law. He has praised his relationship with Pippa, saying, “We have an incredibly stable and healthy, wonderful family existence. And that involves my kids who are young adults… and then the younger ones are just so much joy and so much fun.”

In terms of work, Jude will be reprising his role as Albus Dumbledore in the upcoming Fantastic Beasts movie. Plus, he’ll be playing Captain Hook in Peter Pan & Wendy.