Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy immediately clicked when they crossed paths on the set of their film Evening. Now, they are happily married and have three children.
During a February 2017 interview with Marie Claire, Danes reminisced about their first encounter. At the time, she had just become single and had never experienced being on her own. They first met in Rhode Island during the mesmerizingly beautiful autumn season. One day, while cycling by the water, surrounded by sparkling scenery, Danes had a simple yet powerful realization - she was genuinely happy.
Dancy proposed to his partner in February 2009, marking the culmination of several years spent together. They joyously tied the knot in a picturesque ceremony held in France that September.
Since then, their family has grown with the delightful addition of two sons, Cyrus and Rowan, who were born in 2012 and 2018, correspondingly. Notably, they welcomed a baby girl into their lives in 2023.
Scroll below for Danes and Dancy’s complete relationship timeline:
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Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy’s Relationship Timeline Through the Years
Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy instantly clicked when they first met on the set of their movie Evening. Now, they are happily married with three children.
During a February 2017 interview with Marie Claire, Danes reminisced about their introduction. At the time, she had recently become single for the first time and they started off as friends. Their meeting took place in Rhode Island during its breathtaking fall season. One particular day stands out in Danes' memory when they were biking by the sparkling water, surrounded by an idyllic setting. It was during this moment that she had a sudden realization of pure happiness, thinking to herself, "I'm really just happy."
After being together for several years, Dancy proposed to her in February 2009. They celebrated their wedding in a romantic ceremony in France in September of the same year.
Over time, the couple's family grew as they welcomed their two sons, Cyrus and Rowan, born in 2012 and 2018, and their baby girl in 2023.
Scroll below for Danes and Dancy’s complete relationship timeline:
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2006
The twosome were introduced on the Rhode Island set of Evening, which was released in theaters in June 2007.
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February 2009
The pair’s rep confirmed in February that they were engaged.
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September 2009
Danes and Dancy celebrated their union with an intimate ceremony in France.
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September 2012
Upon discovering that the Temple Grandin actress was expecting her first child with her partner, she expressed heartfelt gratitude to Dancy during her Emmy Awards speech. "To my husband, the love of my life, my baby daddy, this accomplishment would be meaningless without you," Danes joyfully exclaimed upon accepting the award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama. "I love you immensely, and I am immensely thankful. Thank you."
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December 2012
The couple quietly welcomed their first son, Cyrus, in December.
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September 2015
The twosome heated up the red carpet at the 2015 Emmy Awards, which she attended as a nominee.
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December 2017
The Downton Abbey: A New Era actor opened up to We about the pair’s festive holiday plans with Cyrus.
“I’m returning to my roots tomorrow, back to my beloved New York, to be reunited with my family,” Dancy divulged to Us during the extravagant Los Angeles premiere of The Path. “I plan to acquire a massive, awe-inspiring tree and embark on a culinary extravaganza. We will relish in the decadence of plum pudding, although that particular treat remains distinctly British."
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August 2018
Us confirmed on August 31 that Danes had given birth to baby No. 2, a son named Rowan.
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May 2022
The duo were the epitome of gilded glamour at the annual Met Gala in New York City.
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September 2022
Dancy wrapped his arm around his wife’s waist as they posed on the red carpet at the New York City Ballet's 10th Annual Fall Fashion Gala.
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January 2023
Danes announced she was pregnant with the couple's third child.
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July 2023
The couple welcomed their third child, a baby girl.