A Tale of First Encounters: Alexandra Maria Lara and Sam Riley's Near Brush with Destiny
Husband and I nearly skipped initial encounter - Nearly Abandoned Initial Encounter with Spouse Before Matrimony
Hey there! Let's dive into the love story of Alexandra Maria Lara and Sam Riley, a pairing that has stood the test of time for nearly 16 years. But things could've turned out differently, as Lara shares her hilarious pre-encounter misadventure in a recent interview with "Stern."
This adorable duo crossed paths in 2006 during the filming of "Control" in god-forsaken England. However, the production, as Lara might put it, was about as organized as a blindfolded cat on roller skates! Arriving in Nottingham, our leading lady found herself teetering on the brink of departure, luggage and all.
"I was there, clutching my suitcase, at the agreed meeting point, and there wasn't a soul in sight," Lara revealed. She promptly phoned her agent, threatening to leap aboard the next train back to London if help didn't arrive soon.
Just as she was about to abandon ship, she spotted Riley out of the corner of her eye, standing behind the very next door. "He was such a tall, debonair chap," she gushed. "Before we even exchanged hellos, I was smitten."
Fast forward a few years, and these two lovebirds tied the knot in 2009, welcoming a son into their bustling brood. Nowadays, they call Berlin their home. Riley has been twice nominated for the Best Leading Actor at the German Film Awards, for "Islands" and "Cranko."
The award ceremony is scheduled for this Friday in none other than Berlin. Lara recently stepped down from her role as co-head of the German Film Academy, with director Florian Gallenberger and actress Vicky Krieps taking the reins.
- Alexandra Maria Lara
- Sam Riley
- Berlin
- Love at First Sight
- Nottingham (and a Close Call)
- England
- Control (the Movie)
Oh, and in case you're curious, while there's not much info on the specific challenges Lara faced before meeting her Mr. Right, it's safe to assume the process of portraying a role in a biopic like "Control" isn't a walk in the park! Lara portrayed journalist Annik Honore, and Sam Riley brought Ian Curtis to life in the Joy Division biopic directed by Anton Corbijn. The film premiered at Cannes in 2007, garnering critical acclaim for its portrayal of Curtis's life and the band's history. Isn't it amazing how life works out sometimes? Here's to hoping for many more years of love to these two lovebirds!
- Alexandra Maria Lara, despite the chaos in Nottingham during the filming of "Control" in England, managed to meet her future husband, Sam Riley, narrowly escaping an early departure.
- In an interview with "Stern", Lara reminisced about her mishap, confessing she almost left before spotting Riley standing behind the next door, a sight that instantly captivated her.
- If not for the last-minute encounter, the loved-up duo, who tied the knot in 2009 and have since welcomed a son, might not have found each other, establishing their home in Berlin.
- Although details about Lara's pre-encounter trials aren't widely publicized, it's safe to assume that her role as journalist Annik Honore in the biopic "Control" wasn't an easy one to pull off.
- As the German Film Awards ceremony approaches this Friday in Berlin, the entertainment world eagerly keeps an eye on the love-and-dating life of these celebrities who found their mutual passion amidst the production's pandemonium.
