Sky's gripping crime drama Under Salt Marsh has captivated audiences since its January debut, with Kelly Reilly starring as former detective Jackie Ellis. The series follows Ellis as she reluctantly teams up with ex-colleague Eric Bull, played by Rafe Spall, to solve a schoolboy's murder in the Welsh coastal town of Morfa Halen. Their investigation becomes a race against time as a ferocious storm threatens to destroy crucial evidence.
Does Kelly Reilly Have Any Children?
No, the notoriously private actress has not indicated she has any children. Kelly Reilly keeps her personal life firmly under wraps, with minimal information available beyond her professional achievements. However, she does own an adorable miniature schnauzer, having previously shared pictures of her four-legged companion on her now-defunct Instagram profile. Before deleting her account, Reilly's social media presence largely focused on her projects, especially her acclaimed role in Yellowstone.
Who Is Kelly Reilly's Husband?
Reilly is married to financier Kyle Baugher, having tied the knot on June 6, 2012, in Somerset. In a 2011 interview with The Guardian, she revealed she was seeing someone but chose not to share details, stating, "I'm not saying any more about him except that he's not an actor, not in the business. I'm probably going to make the move soon. I'd like my life to be in one place." According to Hello!, Baugher attended Princeton University, where he studied history between 1998 and 2002.
Reilly was previously engaged to actor John Lotan from 2007 to 2009. In her downtime, she enjoys horse riding, long walks, and preparing meals for friends. She also practises meditation, finding it "helpful" and saying it keeps her "grounded."
Kelly Reilly's Acting Career
Prior to her role in Under Salt Marsh, Reilly gained international recognition for portraying Beth Dutton in Paramount's Western drama Yellowstone. However, her impressive screen career began long before that. She made her mark in cinema as Caroline Bingley in Joe Wright's adaptation of Pride and Prejudice alongside Keira Knightley.
Her film credits include roles in The Libertine, Mrs Henderson Presents, Eden Lake, and the Sherlock Holmes series. On television, she has appeared in True Detective, Sky's fantasy drama Britannia, and Black Box. Yet, it is her role as Beth—the troubled finance expert and daughter of a ranch owner—in Yellowstone that has earned her a new legion of fans.
Reilly's journey into acting was unconventional. Instead of attending drama school, she wrote a letter directly to the producers of ITV's crime series Prime Suspect, seeking an opportunity. Six months later, she was invited to audition and successfully landed a role. From there, her career progressed steadily, with Reilly taking on more parts and receiving critical acclaim for stage performances in After Miss Julie and Othello.
Under Salt Marsh airs on Sky Atlantic and NOW on Fridays.
