Game of Thrones star Natalie Dormer sealed the deal with her fiancé David Oakes in a private wedding ceremony, per the Daily Mail. The 41-year-old and the 39-year-old Oakes have been together for seven years.
Secret Wedding In London
Dormer and Oakes reportedly enjoyed dinner at Roth Bar & Grill in February before marrying that night. Since they’d been together since 2018, the couple decided to keep the marriage a secret.
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Only Friends And Family Invited
A source told Daily Mail Online that Oakes and Dormer invited close friends and family tp their ceremony and it was a beautiful moment.
The Start Of Their Romance
Oakes and Dormer met in 2017 while filming Venus in Fur but didn’t start dating officially until 2019. Two years later, they welcomed their daughter.
Her Former Relationship
The actress was with Antony Byrne for 11 years and engaged to him for a shorter period because breaking it off in 2019. Shortly after she became official with Oakes.
Keeping Their Relationship Private
Although Oakes and Dormer keep their relationship private, they occasionally shared details about it during interviews. The Game of Thrones alum found it hilarious that she conceived her daughter during the Covid-19 lockdown.
Raising A Child Is Hard Work
Dormer enjoys being a mother but couldn’t believe it’d be more stressful than shooting movies. She joked about never complaining on set again because she’d experienced childbirth.
No Wedding Pictures
Although the insider gave Mail Online the scoop about the couple’s secret marriage they couldn’t get pictures. The publication reached out to their representatives but didn’t get any response.
Starring In A New Movie
Dormer has been off the radar since 2020 before she had her daughter but is now ready to return to the big screen. She confirmed her new role in a South African crime series, White Lies filming in Cape Town.
Enjoying The Adventure
Filming in Cape Town is new for the actress but an exciting experience because she believes South Africa is an untapped market.
A Shared Love For Nature
Beyond starring in movies, Oakes and Dormer are environmental activists. The Vikings: Valhalla actor shares his love for nature on his Instagram feed instead of personal images of himself.
Staying Off The Internet
Dormer doesn’t have an online presence, unlike her husband who at least shares his abstract interests.
Dealing With Separation-Anxiety
While Dormer is eager to return to work, she’s worried about leaving her toddler with nannies even though others in the industry do the same.
Eager To Share Every Childhood Memory
The Game of Thrones alum doesn’t want to miss any moments of her daughter’s childhood hence her reluctance to return to work.
Oakes’ Career
Oakes is famous for his role in Vikings: Valhalla and Venus in Fur which he starred in with his now-wife Dormer.
The First Chemistry
During the Venus in Fur interview, the couple did an interview discussing their movie and roles as an on-screen couple in a B**M relationship.
What’s ‘Venus In Fur’ About
The romantic comedy stars Dormer as Vanda, an actress who attends an audition late. She met the play adapter and director, Thomas Novachek (David Oakes). The director called a friend to complain about how actresses don’t fit his standard.
Dormer’s Character
After describing his dream actress, Dormer’s character, Vanda, appeared mysteriously. They logged heads at first but switched roles when Oakes’ character began helping him redirect the movie.
Becoming A Stage Classic
The movie has been adapted to stage play since its first release in 2010 and remade severally including the 2017 iteration that featured Oakes and Dormer.
Wishing The Couple A Happy Marriage
Here’s to wishing Oakes and Dormer a blissful marriage.
Last Updated on March 6, 2023 by Chisom Ndianefo
