Helen George, the beloved star of BBC One's Call the Midwife, has experienced a romantic journey off-screen as dramatic as any storyline involving her character, Trixie Franklin. From a painful divorce to a long-term relationship with a co-star and now a new love, the actress's personal life has been a rollercoaster.
An 'Awful' Divorce and Strictly Come Dancing Escape
Helen George was first married to actor Oliver Boot. The pair met in 2008 while filming BBC's Hotel Babylon but began dating later, eventually tying the knot in 2011. Their marriage, however, ended with a split announced in 2015.
Reflecting on the period, Helen has described the divorce process as "awful". The separation came just weeks before she was due to compete in Strictly Come Dancing in 2015, an experience she hoped would serve as a form of therapy. She later admitted to being naive about the public scrutiny that followed.
Finding Love on Set with Co-Star Jack Ashton
Following her divorce, Helen found romance with fellow Call the Midwife actor Jack Ashton. The couple met on set in 2015 and fell in love while filming the 2016 Christmas Special in South Africa.
Their relationship blossomed, and they welcomed two daughters: Wren in 2017 and Lark in 2021. Helen often praised Jack for his kindness and dedication as a father. Despite this, after seven years together, the couple announced their separation in July 2022, asking for privacy for their young family.
A New Chapter with Businessman Dan Innes
Helen George is now in a happy relationship with Dan Innes, a divorced father-of-two. The pair are believed to have connected on the exclusive dating app Raya.
Helen confirmed the romance publicly on Valentine's Day 2023, sharing a dinner date at The Watermans Arms in Barnes. Dan is the founder and managing director of a real estate consultancy firm and, like Helen, shares two children from a previous marriage that ended in 2016.
Speaking about her new partner, Helen has expressed joy at being with someone outside the entertainment industry, noting how it allows her to explore interests beyond her acting career.
Through all these personal changes, Helen George continues to captivate audiences as Trixie Franklin on Call the Midwife, which airs on BBC One on Sundays at 8:00pm.
