Ruth Kearney,
Irish actress Ruth Kearney, recognized for her roles in Flaked (Netflix, 2016-) and The Following (Fox, 2013-15).
Was born in London but moved to Dublin with her Irish parents at age 5.
Her passion for acting led her to Trinity College’s prestigious drama program, where she graduated with honors in 2009.
Following college, Kearney embarked on a career in theater and later transitioned to film and television in the early 2010s.
Notable roles include a part in the TV movie Gracie (2010) and a spot in Primeval (BBC/ITV, 2007-2011) in 2011.
She made guest appearances on shows such as Covert Affairs (USA, 2010-14) and Tyrant (FX, 2014-16).
In 2015, Kearney featured in the third and final season of the Kevin Bacon crime-mystery series The Following (Fox, 2013-15).
Her breakthrough came in 2016 when she joined the cast of the Netflix comedy Flaked, co-created by and starring Will Arnett.
She continued her role into the second season, which premiered in early 2017.
She met James in theater school
Theo James maintains a high degree of privacy regarding his personal life with his wife, Ruth Kearney.
Over a decade ago, the Irish actress captured James’ heart when they initially crossed paths in theater school.
Ruth Kearney is renowned for her appearances in TV series such as the British sci-fi success, Primeval, the thriller series, The Following, and Netflix’s Flaked.
In 2018, the couple tied the knot, and they joyfully welcomed a daughter into their lives in August 2021, although they purposefully keep their relationship away from the public eye.
She and James volunteer with the United Nations Refugee Agency
Since 2016, James has actively supported the UN Refugee Agency and publicly advocated for refugees, especially during the Syrian refugee crisis.
His motivation for this advocacy stemmed from his Greek grandfather’s escape from the Nazis during World War II, a journey he detailed in an article for GQ.
Kearney has aligned herself with her husband’s charitable endeavors and engaged with the agency.
In 2018, she and James participated in an event for World Refugee Day, alongside other UNHCR supporters like Cate Blanchett and Colin Firth.
Kearney shared a photo of the group on Instagram with the caption;
“Last night, I was honored to join UNHCR supporters who came together for World Refugee Day at Westminster.”
She and James keep their relationship very private
The couple prefers to maintain a low profile in the public eye and rarely discuss their relationship openly.
However, James has talked about the challenges of balancing a long-term relationship with their acting careers.
In 2020, he shared with the Evening Standard, “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.”
Although Kearney usually keeps her public appearances discreet, she attended the N.Y.C. premiere of HBO’s “The Time Traveler’s Wife” in 2022 and the premiere of “The White Lotus” season 2 on Oct.
20, 2022. They also made a joint appearance at the Charles Finch & CHANEL 2023 Pre-BAFTA Party on Feb. 18, 2023.
Both James and Kearney maintain a private stance on social media.
James chooses not to have personal profiles, and Kearney sporadically shares glimpses of their relationship, with these posts rarely showing James’ full face.
She loves to travel
Although the actress confessed to the Irish Mirror in 2016 that she isn’t much into social media, she maintains an active presence on Instagram.
Kearney regularly posts photos from her travels around the world, featuring snapshots captured in various destinations like Italy, Ireland, and New York City.
