Bendict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter became parents for the second time - they had a son, who was born in early March and was named "Shakespearean" name Hal. This is reported by The Mirror and a number of other foreign sources on Sunday, March 26.
As you know, Prince Hal is the nickname that William Shakespeare called the young Henry V in his plays, and Benedict is a big fan of the legendary British playwright, and is related to his heroes firsthand. There is no official confirmation of insider information yet.
The fact that Cumberbatch will again become a father, he told reporters personally at the premiere of the film "Doctor Strange" in October 2016 in Los Angeles, after which he appeared with Sophie in public only a couple of times. Benedict and Sophie also have a son, Christopher Carlton, who was born on June 1, 2015. His first name is Christopher, after a character his father played in the TV version of Tom Stoppard's play, while Carlton is the second name of Benedict and his father, actor Timothy Cumberbatch.
Recall that not much is known about the novel between Benedict and Sophie. The couple carefully concealed their relationship - for the first time she was seen in the summer of 2014 at one of the matches of the Roland Garros tournament. A little later, the actor announced his engagement, and on the most romantic day of the year, February 14, Benedict and Sophie officially became husband and wife. The private wedding ceremony took place at the 12th-century Church of St. Peter and Paul in the town of Mottistone on the English Isle of Wyatt, English Channel.
Today, quite interesting information was published in the press for all fans of Benedict Cumberbatch, who is known for his roles in the Doctor Strange and Sherlock films. It turns out that the English actor and his wife Sophie Hunter became parents for the second time. The birth of a son took place at the beginning of this month, but Benedict decided to hide this fact as long as possible.
Unusual name for a child
Today, from information provided by sources close to the couple, it became known that the second son of Cumberbatch and Hunter was born on March 3. They named the boy Hal. This is a very unusual name for the inhabitants of the UK, but this state of affairs did not bother Benedict and Sophie at all. The fact is that the 40-year-old actor is simply obsessed with the work of William Shakespeare. He not only knows by heart some of the plays of the legendary author, but also plays them with pleasure.
About a year ago, Benedict worked in the television picture The Empty Crown. The plot of this tape was built on the historical plays of Shakespeare. In one of the episodes, young Hal appears, who was destined to become King Henry V. This character impressed the actor so much that he wanted to name his second son after the historical person. By the way, this character in the film The Empty Crown was played by Cumberbatch's close friend Tom Hiddleston.
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Not much is known about Benedict and Sophie's relationship.
For the first time, the news that the movie star Cumberbatch is dating British playwright Safin Hunter appeared in 2014. The couple was spotted by journalists at the Roland Garros tournament. In the fall of 2014, the parents of the British actor reported in The Time newspaper that Benedict was engaged to Sophie. In early 2015, Cumberbatch told the public that he and Hunter would soon have their first child. The wedding ceremony of the actor with his beloved took place on February 14 of the same year in the Church of Peter and Paul in Mottistone, England. On June 1, Benedict and Sophie gave birth to a boy named Christopher. In October 2016, Cumberbatch made a big announcement announcing that the couple would soon have another baby.
By the way, Benedict also chose the name of his first son from the names of his favorite characters. Christopher is one of the characters played by Cumberbatch in the television series based on the play by Tom Stoppard.
Having officially confirmed hers a couple of weeks ago, Sophie Hunter's wife, however, is in no hurry to go on maternity leave. She weekly accompanies her beloved at premieres, photo calls and special screenings of the blockbuster Doctor Strange with his participation, the release of which coincided with the news of a new addition to the star family.
So, Sophie has already appeared with her husband at the Californian and premieres of the tape, and yesterday she accompanied him to a special screening of the film in New York, once again attracting all the attention of the public. For the evening out, the actor's wife once again chose a long free-cut dress, which is not the first time she helps out at the moment when you need to shine on the red carpet, while other pregnant women can afford to sit on a cozy sofa at home in sweatpants and T-shirts.
Recall that this pregnancy was the second for Sophie. Not so long ago, on June 13, 2015, her son was born, but Benedict and Sophie are trying to protect their first child from the annoying attention of the paparazzi, so they rarely appear with him in public places. In addition, the couple tries not to comment on their personal lives and not give the press reasons for high-profile headlines. Benedict, 40, and Sophie, 38, met in 2009. In November 2014, the couple announced their engagement, three months later the lovers got married. This is the first marriage for both spouses.
How nice to start the morning with such wonderful news! Actor Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife, actress and director Sophie Hunter, are expecting their second child. Cumberbatch told reporters about this personally at the premiere of a new film with his participation - the fantasy film "Doctor Strange", which took place yesterday in Los Angeles.
The couple already has a son, Christopher Carlton, who was born on June 1, 2015. His first name is Christopher, after a character his father played in the TV version of Tom Stoppard's play, while Carlton is the second name of Benedict and his father, actor Timothy Cumberbatch. Benedict and Sophie managed to hide the baby from prying eyes for more than six months, for the first time the paparazzi managed to photograph the first-born stars in April of this year - they were seen walking in New York's Soho district.
Sophie Hunter and Benedict Cumberbatch
Recall that not much is known about the novel between Benedict and Sophie. The couple very carefully concealed their relationship - for the first time she was seen last summer at one of the matches of the Roland Garros tournament. A little later, the actor announced his engagement, and on the most romantic day of the year, February 14, Benedict and Sophie officially became husband and wife. The private wedding ceremony took place at the 12th-century Church of St. Peter and Paul in the town of Mottistone on the English Isle of Wyatt, English Channel.
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