Kit Harington Opens Up About His Real-Life Marriage to Rose Leslie
While their on-screen characters in the fantasy television series Game of Thrones often portrayed a fierce and stoic dynamic, actors Kit Harington and Rose Leslie share a markedly different relationship in their private lives. Harington, who played Jon Snow, has recently revealed that his marriage to Leslie, who portrayed the wildling Ygritte, is deeply caring and tactile.
A Loving and Supportive Partnership
In a candid interview with Mr Porter, conducted while promoting his role in the financial drama Industry, Harington discussed the couple's nearly eight-year marriage. He emphasized the affectionate nature of their bond, stating, "Rose and I are very caring of each other. We're very loving, and tactile, and we make sure we tell each other that we love each other." The couple, who married in 2018 in a fairytale ceremony at a countryside chapel near Wardhill Castle in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, now have two children together.
Navigating Personal Challenges Together
Harington, who has been open about undergoing treatment for alcohol issues, credited Leslie with providing unwavering support during difficult periods. He reflected, "Rose is just the most genuine soul. I'm very, very lucky. I really am. And Rose was there through all of the hard stuff, and she's been through some journeys with me. But it has truly worked out." The actor revealed that he checked into a rehabilitation facility in the United States, costing approximately ninety-five thousand pounds per month, when the final episode of Game of Thrones aired. He admitted he still has not watched the final season, noting, "I have really odd feelings about it because I wasn't very well. I was in rehab when the final episode aired, so I missed it."
Family Life and Personal Growth
The birth of their children has been integral to Harington's improved wellbeing. He shared, "I think it all happened just at the right time. I'd made some choices, and then everything fell into place. I think that my kids met me at the right time; just like my mum did with me and my brother." The family resides on the outskirts of a village in the Suffolk countryside, embracing a quieter life away from the spotlight.
Rose Leslie's Perspective and Background
Rose Leslie, born Rose Arbuthnot-Leslie and raised in rural Aberdeenshire, became a household name through her role in Game of Thrones. In a previous interview with Harper's Bazaar UK, she discussed her husband's battle with alcohol, stating, "I've learnt a lot about addiction and it's something Kit is forever going to be aware of, but it's on him whether he chooses to drink again. No amount of nannying is going to be able to stop him from doing what he decides to do." She emphasized that the responsibility lies with Harington, not herself.
Leslie's family background includes her father, Sebastian Leslie, who served as a Tory councillor in Aberdeenshire before sitting as an independent until losing his seat in the 2022 council elections. The family faced financial difficulties, leading to the repossession of their ancestral home, Lickleyhead Castle, built in 1560. Sebastian Leslie acknowledged receiving generous financial assistance from his daughter and son-in-law, though the exact amount was not disclosed. The family retains ownership of Wardhill Castle, located just fifteen minutes away from Lickleyhead.
Reflecting on her childhood, Leslie has often described it as a rural idyll, filled with memories of "playing in puddles and rhododendron bushes." Since her breakthrough role, she has appeared in numerous television shows, including the BBC period drama Miss Austen and the thriller Vigil, continuing to build a successful acting career alongside her family life.
