As Mumford and Sons prepare to launch the UK leg of their tour this November, a heart-warming revelation about frontman Marcus Mumford's relationship with his famous wife has captivated the band's followers. Fans are only just discovering the extraordinary beginnings of his love story with actress Carey Mulligan.
A Childhood Connection Rekindled
Marcus Mumford, 38, and Carey Mulligan, 40, have been married since 2012, but their bond was forged many years earlier in a twist of fate worthy of a screenplay. The couple were initially childhood pen pals, a fact Marcus recently shared on the Zach Sang Show, leaving TikTok viewers in awe.
He revealed that they first met at a children's camp and began writing letters to each other. Like many childhood friendships, they eventually drifted apart and lost contact for several years. Their story, however, was far from over.
The Fateful Reunion
The remarkable turn of events that brought them back together occurred while Marcus was touring with Mumford and Sons. "It sounds like quite a cheesy movie to me," Marcus admitted during the interview. "It's wild. It's been cool. It's a cool story. I like it, obviously."
When asked how they managed to reconnect after all that time, his answer was simple: "Email." While staying at a friend's house in Los Angeles, Marcus decided to send Carey a message out of the blue. This digital hello came after Carey had previously slipped a note to the band's tour manager when she saw them at a gig. This reconnection paved the way for their future together.
Fan Reaction and Lasting Love
The video recounting this story has been viewed over 16,000 times, sparking a flood of delighted reactions from fans. One person commented, "I did not put enough stock in being a pen pal," while another declared it their "favourite love story." Others expressed amazement at the timeline, with one social media user writing, "He waited a couple of years to email her?" and another suggesting it would make a great film.
Reflecting on the series of events that led him back to his now-wife, Marcus shared his belief that the universe orchestrates such meetings for a reason, stating, "I believe that, yes."
Mumford and Sons, formed in 2007, begin their UK tour on November 29. Meanwhile, Carey Mulligan continues her acclaimed acting career, having starred in major films such as The Great Gatsby, Promising Young Woman, and Shame. The couple are now parents to three children, their own love story having come full circle from pen and paper to a family life together.
