Downton Abbey fans are only now realising two stars have a son together (2025)

Two Downton Abbey fan favourites have their own real life love story and even share a son together which fans are only just discovering.

The Downton Abbey favourites Laura Carmichael and Michael Fox, known to fans as Lady Edith Crawley and footman Andrew Parker, have also won hearts away from the screen. The couple found love behind the scenes and are proud parents to their son Luca, who is now four years old.

Maintaining their family's privacy, the couple has kept details of little Luca's life quiet, leaving many fans unaware of their off-screen romance until recently. Their own storyline started unfolding when Fox joined the cast in its fifth series, leading to shared moments not just on television but also in cinematic outings such as Downton Abbey: A New Era.

For Laura and Michael, love was the unexpected behind-the-scenes feature, remaining discreet about their relationship until a year past the show's end; their first joint public appearance came in 2016.

In occasional moments of openness, Laura expressed her joy over the workplace romance, stating to Town and Country magazine with understated delight: "When you are able to work, and love it, it is such a joy. I've fallen in love and made wonderful friends – how lucky am I?"

Meanwhile, Michael, emphasised their professional stance throughout during a chat with the Sunday post.

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Affirming their focus to maintain a professional atmosphere on set, he explained: "We try not to talk about [our romance] too much outside of our personal lives - and that was the same on set. It was just professional."

Echoing his partner's feelings, he said: "We'd go to work and we didn't want it to be a thing in any way when we were working together - It was great, though, to go to work with your best pal!"

Michael, famed for his role in Downton Abbey, is showcasing hidden talents; aside from acting, he's a musician and songwriter, performing with his band Luna when not on set.

However, Laura and Michel are not the only famous Downton Abbey couple.

In fact, Imelda Staunton and Jim Carter, who both star in the show, have been happily married for 41 years..

The pair, who appear as Lady Maud Bagshaw and Mr Carson in the series tied the knot back in 1983.

Meanwhile, Elizabeth McGovern, who is known and loved for her portrayal of Cora Crawley, is the wife of Simon Curtis.

Curtis is the director of Downton Abbey: A New Era and is also in the middle of directing the third film, which has now entered production.

It's now been revealed that the third film has been officially titled The Grand Finale.

The eagerly awaited movie won't be gracing cinemas just yet, with its release date set for September 12, but the anticipation only grows, especially after a telling teaser from the producers: "The time has come to say goodbye.."

It comes over just three years after the second film 'Downton Abbey: A New Era' was released in March 2022.