Theo James made 'White Lotus' fans swoon over his nude scenes in the series.
Naturally, everyone wants to know if his heart - and the rest of him - is available for the
taking.
Unfortunately, Theo has already been snatched up by his wife, Ruth Kearney, for more than
ten years.
While the couple has been notoriously private about their relationship, we decided to do
some digging to tell you everything we know about how Theo and Ruth fell in love.
For those of you who didn't know, Theo James went viral for stripping down to his birthday
suit in a scene with Aubrey Plaza in the second season of HBO's 'The White Lotus.'
But before then, Theo was already garnering a lot of attention for his previous acting
work.
The thirty-seven-year-old Brit first made his on-screen debut in the 2010 mini-series,
'A Passionate Woman,' and fans have been besotted with him ever since.
His major breakout role was for his role in the 'Divergent' film series back in 2014 alongside
Shailene Woodley.
At first, there were some that thought that Theo and Shailene were more than just friends
because their on-screen chemistry was so intense.
However, people couldn't have been more wrong.
While the pair have undeniable chemistry in the film, that's only because they're the
best of friends off-screen.
James and Woodley never saw each other as anything more than friends and have continued
to express their support for one another throughout their careers.
Shailene didn't hesitate to show her admiration toward her co-star.
She even shared that she adored how "naturally masculine" and "talented" Theo is.
We can't help but agree with her on that.
After working on 'Divergent,' he appeared in a wide variety of different projects, including
the series 'The Time Traveler's Wife.’
While the show itself didn't do very well and was eventually canceled, Theo quickly
bounced back with his appearance on the second season of 'The White Lotus.'
It's no surprise that after baring his all for the world to see on the series, everyone
wanted to know as much as they could about Theo.
Most importantly, is he single?
As it turns out, James has been with the same woman for over ten years, and he's never been
happier.
So, who is the woman who stole Theo's heart?
Well, the lucky lady is also an actress, and her name is Ruth Kearney.
The Irish actress has worked in both film and TV Shows, like 'Primeval' and 'Trouble
Will Find Us .'Most recently, she starred in the series ‘Finding Joy.'
Theo and Ruth first met when they were in class together at the Bristol Old Vic Theater
School around 2009.
James revealed that the pair were in the middle of an acting exercise when they first laid
eyes on each other.
The exercise involved the actors pretending to be frogs, and after introducing themselves
to one another - once they were done hopping around - James said that they had an instant
connection.
He shared, "It made sense pretty early on."
Theo and Ruth quickly started dating but kept their romance very low-key.
Since they were both focused on their careers at the time, they didn't want their relationship
to draw attention away from their work.
When their careers started to take off, and they both landed more work, they made sure
to prioritize their relationship as their schedules got more intense.
Despite the long hours and time away from home that came with their careers, Theo and
Ruth knew that they wanted to make their relationship work, and they did everything they could to
balance their work lives with time they could spend together as a couple.
Ruth and Theo were so dedicated to keeping their relationship away from the spotlight
that they didn't make any public appearances together until 2012, after almost three years
of dating.
The couple made their first red carpet debut at Theo's premiere of the film 'Underworld:
Awakening.'
Finally, all the work that they put into making their relationship last paid off.
After nine years of dating, Ruth and Theo got married in 2018.
The exact date and details of the wedding are still a mystery, but that doesn't come
as a surprise since the couple like to keep things private.
We do know that Ruth and Theo only invited a few guests, which consisted of only their
families and closest friends.
The fact that it took them so long to get married had nothing to do with any doubts
in their relationship.
As it turned out, Theo gushed that he always knew that Ruth was going to be his wife.
He shared, "She's very sanguine, thoughtful, and funny."
With both their lives in the public eye, the couple has continued to keep their romance
pretty private.
Ruth has admitted that she didn't become an actress for the fame and attention that comes
along with it but for her love of the craft.
She explained, "I'm not in this industry to become famous; I don't go for jobs because
they will make me well known, it's so hopefully they will lead me on to more interesting roles."
Kearney loves her job so much that she's admitted that she can't see herself doing anything
other than acting.
She shared, "It's a tough career, but I feel like I can't really imagine doing anything
else.
It can be great fun but also really challenging."
The couple has even worked together too.
Theo and Ruth shared the screen during the first season of 'Sanditon' in 2019.
The series was inspired by Jane Austen's final novel.
James played one of the main characters, Sidney Parker, while Kearney played Eliza Campion,
the wealthy heiress James' character ended up marrying in the season finale.
Thankfully, they don't keep everything to themselves.
Ruth still occasionally shares cute photos of themselves on her social media, giving
their fans a small glimpse into their lives together.
The couple also loves traveling the world together, and Kearney has shared photos of
their adventures, including trips to Italy, Ireland, and New York City.
Her husband, on the other hand, has chosen to remain more private when it comes to what
he shares on his social platforms.
The most exciting news they shared came in August of 2021 when the couple announced that
they welcomed their first child together.
Theo and Ruth didn't share a lot of details about the new addition to their family, but
we do know that it was a baby girl.
During an interview, James gave some rare insight into his experience with fatherhood.
He shared, "It's discombobulating at first.
Especially with your first child because your whole life changes, but ultimately it makes
you, definitely for me, at least, a much more solid person."
Even though becoming a parent has been something that both he and Ruth have had to adapt their
lives to, James added, "It definitely changes you in an amazing way."
The couple has been rarely spotted out together and doesn't often speak about their relationship
either.
However, James has discussed the difficulties of balancing a long-term romance with their
respective acting careers.
He explained, "It's interesting being together this long because we have navigated through
the very beginnings of our careers.
That can be hard at times, but also that brings certain strengths to a relationship."
Kearney made a rare public appearance at the New York City premiere of 'The Time Traveler's
Wife' in 2022 and then attended 'The White Lotus' season 2 premiere later that year.
One thing is for sure, and it's that Theo and Ruth don't really care much about fame.
Kearney had previously said, "That kind of side of it doesn't bother me."
Instead, with all of the attention that they garner over their careers, James prefers to
direct it towards more important things that he believes need the spotlight more than their
personal lives.
James has been a supporter of the UN Refugee Agency since 2016.
It was around that time that he began publicly advocating for refugees amidst the Syrian
refugee crisis.
The actor shared the story of his Greek grandfather's own escape from the Nazis during World War
II inspired his activism.
Theo explained, "What struck me, looking at that photo of my grandfather, was how recent
his journey had been and how quickly, a few generations on, the collective European memory
has faded," Theo used his family story as the foundation
of his opinion, adding, "It wasn't that long ago that our grandparents and extended families
were being forced to leave their homes and find safety in other countries."
Kearney has joined her husband's efforts and gotten involved with the agency.
In 2018, she and James attended an event for World Refugee Day along with other supporters,
including Cate Blanchett and Colin Firth.
There are many celebrities who choose to use their fame to promote their own careers and
enjoy their time in the spotlight.
However, there are those rare gems like Theo and Ruth who use their fame to draw attention
to more sensitive issues and try to rally support for things that they believe in and
make the world a better place.
Most Hollywood couples put their romance on display for the world to see.
However, Theo James and Ruth Kearney follow their own rules.
They make so few public appearances that it's easy to forget that they've been together
for almost fifteen years and married for four.
Their love for acting has always been the drive to push them further in their careers,
but it's never been about the fame.
They chose to prioritize their love for one another and do their best to fight for the
causes that they believe in.
Knowing all of this, it's impossible not to love them as a duo even more.