Ruth Wilson is an English actress best known for her role as mistress Alison Lockhart in ‘The Affair.’ Ruth Wilson has also received two Olivier Awards and a Golden Globe Award.
Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Ruth Wilson |
|---|---|
| Born Date: | 13 Jan 1982 |
| Age: | 41 years |
| Horoscope: | Capricorn |
| Lucky Number: | 7 |
| Lucky Stone: | Topaz |
| Lucky Color: | Brown |
| Best Match for Marriage: | Scorpio, Virgo, Taurus |
| Gender: | Female |
| Profession: | Actress |
| Country: | England |
| Height: | 4 feet 8 inches (1.42m) |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Break Up | Jude Law |
| Net Worth | $7 million |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Brown |
| Body Size | 33-24-34 |
| Birth Place | Ashford, Surrey |
| Nationality | British |
| Ethnicity | Caucasian |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Education | University of Nottingham |
| Father | Nigel Wilson |
| Mother | Mary Metson |
| Siblings | Tobias “Toby” Wilson, Samuel “Sam” Wilson, Matthew Wilson |
Ruth Wilson Biography
Ruth Wilson was born on January 13, 1982, in Ashford, Surrey, England. She is currently 41 years old. Her parents are Mary Metson and Nigel Wilson. Her father worked as an investment banker, and her mother worked as a probation officer. She is the family’s only daughter and the youngest of four children.
Ruth Wilson Education
Ruth has three older brothers: Tobias “Toby” Wilson (a BBC journalist), Samuel “Sam” Wilson, and Matthew Wilson. Ruth attended Notre Dame School, an all-girls Catholic school in Cobham, Surrey, for her elementary education. From sixth grade, she attended Esher College in the Elmbridge borough. She also posed as a teen.
She attended the University of Nottingham after graduating from high school and majored in history. In 2003, she graduated from university. She was also involved in student drama at the Nottingham New Theatre while at the University of Nottingham.
She attended the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art after graduating from the University of Nottingham (LAMDA). In July 2005, she graduated from LAMDA. During her time in Nottingham, Ruth also took part in the TV war strategy game Time Commanders, assisting her teammates in the Battle of Pharsalus. Following that, she co-founded Hush Productions.
Ruth Wilson Height, Weight
Ruth Wilson stands 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs 55kg. Wilson’s hair is brown, and her eyes are blue. Wilson has the following body measurements: 33-24-34 inches. The size of her bra is 32A.
Career
Ruth made her first television appearance as herself on the game show ‘Time Commanders’ in 2003.
However, prior to Jane Eyre, she had only one professional screen credit in Suburban Shootout, in which she played the lead role. She appeared in four episodes of the show, winning awards for Best Actress at the British Academy Television Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Satellite Awards. Ruth Wilson portrayed Young Mary in the British television film ‘Capturing Mary’ in 2007. She also appeared in a number of other television shows, including Luther, The Affair, His Dark Materials, Oslo, and many others.
Ruth portrayed Alison Bailey in Sarah Treem and Hagai Levi’s 2014 television series The Affair. She portrayed a troubled young woman with a troubled past who becomes involved with a married man named Noah Solloway (Dominic West). Maura Tierney and Joshua Jackson also appeared in the show. The Affair was a popular show with both viewers and critics.
Wilson won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series Drama for her performance in the show in January 2015. She left the show after four seasons in 2018. Her reasons for leaving the show were “frustrations with the nudity demanded of her, conflict with Treem over the development of her character, and what she ultimately felt was a ‘hostile work environment.'”
Ruth Wilson made her professional acting debut in the 2012 British historical love drama ‘Anna Karenina’ as Princess Betsy. She has appeared in numerous films, including The Lone Ranger (2013), Saving Mr. Banks (2013), Suite Française (2015), Locke (2013), I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House (2016), and Dark River (2017).
Wilson, despite her on-screen success, enjoys returning to her theatrical roots. She has played Stella in A Streetcar Named Desire in 2009, Anna Christie with Jude Law in 2011, Constellations with Jake Gyllenhaal in 2015, and the title role in Patrick Marber’s Hedda Gabler in 2017. Her most recent books are The Things About Me, His Dark Materials, and Oslo.
Ruth Wilson Husband, Marriage
The actress keeps her personal life very private. She tries to keep her dating life out of the spotlight. She is currently unattached. From 2012 to 2014, Ruth was in a relationship with fellow English actor Jude Law. There was speculation that she was dating Jake Gyllenhaal. On a red carpet, they were seen holding hands. There is no confirmation as to whether or not they dated.
She was also rumored to be dating her The Affair co-star Joshua Jackson in 2016 after they were seen on an eight-hour date at an East Village diner.
Ruth Wilson’s Net Worth
Ruth Wilson’s fortune was amassed through her acting career. Her net worth is estimated to be $7 million as of March 2024.
