"Love's a Rollercoaster" Actor Rufus Sewell, 56, Prepares for Wedding Number Three
Rufus Sewell's social media followers got a surprise treat when his girlfriend Vivian Benitez showed off her gleaming engagement ring on Instagram. The 27-year-old Benitez, more than half a century younger than the actor, appeared delighted with her new accessory as Sewell planted a smooch on her cheek.
"Until death (or he refuses to learn to use indoor shoes) do us part," Benitez quipped in her caption, hinting at the proposal location – Rome, where the couple had recently holidayed. A day earlier, Vivian had shared a photo of her beau in front of the iconic Trevi Fountain.
Third time's a charm?
With this impending nuptial, Rufus Sewell is set to tie the knot for the third time. His first marriage was to Australian fashion journalist Yasmin Abdallah from 1999 to 2000. Afterwards, he walked down the aisle with Amy Gardner from 2004 to 2006, giving birth to their child William Douglas Sewell. Sewell also shares a daughter, Lola, with ex-girlfriend Ami Komai.
A Master of Misery on the Silver Screen
Sewell rose to prominence with his portrayal of the heartless Jasper in the holiday classic "Love, Actually," but he has also left his mark on other notable productions. His recent stint was with Keri Russell in "Diplomatic Relations," a series delivered via the streaming giant, Netflix.
Binge-Worthy Reading:
- Before unveiling her engagement on Instagram, Vivian Benitez shared a photo of herself at the Trevi Fountain in Rome, sparking rumors of Sewell's proposal there.
- Vivian Benitez, Rufus Sewell's younger girlfriend, used the phrase "love needs no vacation," mirroring the title of the much-loved "Love, Actually" that saw Sewell as a cold-hearted Casanova.
- Despite prior unions with Yasmin Abdallah from 1999 to 2000 and Amy Gardner from 2004 to 2006, Rufus Sewell's upcoming marriage to Vivian Benitez marks his third time at the altar.
- Known for his role as Jasper, the relentless heartbreaker in "Love, Actually" (2006), Rufus Sewell made a recent comeback in the Netflix series "Diplomatic Relations" together with Keri Russell.
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Rufus Sewell, the renowned British actor, has been married three times:
- Rufus Sewell and Yasmin Abdallah: The actor's first marriage, to Yasmin Abdallah, did not last past the new millennium.
- Rufus Sewell and Amy Gardner: Sewell walked down the aisle once more, this time with Amy Gardner, from 2004 to 2006. They had a son during this union.
- Rufus Sewell and Scout Taylor-Compton: Rufus Sewell's third marriage was to the talented actress Scout Taylor-Compton. This union lasted from 2010 to 2011.
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