Laura Carmichael and Michael C Fox are married

Laura Carmichael and Michael C. Fox have confirmed they are married.

Laura Carmichael and Michael C. Fox are married.

The Downton Abbey stars – who play Lady Edith and Andrew Parker respectively – welcomed their first child into the world in 2021 and the 36-year-old actor has now confirmed they have also tied the knot in recent years.

Speaking on NBC special Downton Abbey Celebrates The Grand Finale, Michael said: “I owe a lot to this show. I think so much of my life has been shaped around this show.”

Co-star Lesley Nicol then asked the couple: “What if someone said you’re actually going to find your wife and have a child? Life-changing stuff.”

Michael gushed: “I know. It’s incredible.”

However, neither he nor his 39-year-old spouse – who started dating in 2016 – said anything further about their marriage.

The couple are typically very private and it only emerged in May 2022 that they had become parents to son Luca 14 months beforehand.

A source told The Sun on Sunday newspaper at the time: “Laura and Michael absolutely love being parents and were grateful to have some time away from the limelight to enjoy the moment.

“Laura’s taken motherhood in her stride and it’s added another string to her bow.”

The Spanish Princess star previously admitted she feels “lucky” to share a profession with her partner.

She said: “I think we’re lucky, and support and understand each other. It’s tough, so to have someone who’s got your back…

“It can be really beautiful when you’re working together and chatting about stuff that’s hard and they get it.”

Laura tries to “have a normal life and play extraordinary lives” and she’s been able to live by that philosophy thanks to the example set by other members of the Downton cast.

She said: “I feel like I’ve learnt that from a lot of Downton actors. Everyone prioritises their family and their friends and their home life. That’s why, when they get to go and do incredible things, they’re in a good place to work hard and be disciplined and be grateful.”