Sophie Hunter

  • 05 November 2014

Date of birth

16th March, 1978

Occupation

Filmmaker

Sex

1st January, 1970

Height

1.73

Benedict Cumberbatch seen alone and with his wife Sophie Hunter seen at the premiere of Disney And Marvel Studios' new movie 'Doctor Strange' held at the El Capitan Theatre, Hollywood, California, United States - Friday 21st October 2016

Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter seen at the 'Doctor Strange' launch event held at The Cloisters, Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom - Monday 24th October 2016

Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter seen at the 'Doctor Strange' launch event held at The Cloisters, Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom - Monday 24th October 2016

Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife Sophie Hunter seen at the 'Doctor Strange' launch event held at The Cloisters, Westminster Abbey, London, United Kingdom - Monday 24th October 2016

Benedict Cumberbatch Defends On-Stage Rant As He Collects CBE

By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 November 2015

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The actor was criticised for launching into a foul mouthed rant against politicians after a performance of ‘Hamlet’ last month.

Benedict Cumberbatch has picked a CBE from the Queen at Buckingham Palace for his services to the performing arts and charity. The actor was accompanied by wife Sophie Hunter when he collected the award and used the opportunity to defend his decision to attack politicians over the refugee crisis, after a performance of Hamlet last month.

Image caption Benedict Cumberbatch has been awarded a CBE by the Queen.

Cumberbatch decided to speak about the refugee crisis after he asked audience members to donate to charity Save the Children. So far over £150,000 has been raised thanks to the actor. "It has been a fantastic response from the public who came to that theatre who raised a hell of a lot of money and awareness,” Cumberbatch said, outside Buckingham Palace.

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Benedict Cumberbatch Reportedly Calls Police Over Stalker Fears

By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 October 2015

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A woman is said to have left red ribbons outside the ‘Sherlock’ star’s home.

Benedict Cumberbatch has reportedly called the police over ‘an obsessed fan’ who is said to have made several trips to the ‘Sherlock’ actor’s house, leaving red ribbons outside. The actor is said to have become concerned over the woman’s behaviour and she has now been issued with an official Police Information Notice (PIN) over harassment.

Image caption Tom Daley and Dustin Lance Black at the Pride of Britain Awards in London, September 2015.

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Benedict Cumberbatch Reportedly Names Son Christopher Carlton

By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 August 2015

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The actor and wife Sophie Hunter welcomed their first child on June 1st.

Benedict Cumberbatch and wife Sophie Hunter have reportedly named their first child, Christopher Carlton Cumberbatch. The couple welcomed the baby boy on June 1st and had so far kept quiet on the name they had chosen.

Image caption Benedict Cumberbatch returns to work on 'Hamlet'

To be, or not to be, back at work is the question for new father Benedict Cumberbatch, who has decided on the former and is back in rehearsals for his role as 'Hamlet' in the forthcoming new West End production which will run at London's Barbican Theatre from August to October 2015.

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Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter - 2015 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Graydon Carter at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts - Beverly Hills, California, United States - Tuesday 24th February 2015

Benedict Cumberbatch Becomes A Father

By Gary Roberts in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 14 June 2015

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The 'Sherlock' star and Sophie Hunter have welcomed their first child after marrying earlier this year.

London-born actor Benedict Cumberbatch and his wife Sophie Hunter are now the proud parents of a baby boy, the BBC reported earlier today (Saturday 13 June).

Image caption Benedict Cumberbatch is celebrating parenthood

In a statement, a spokesman for the 'Sherlock' star said: "Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter are delighted to announce the arrival of their beautiful son.

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Benedict Cumberbatch And Sophie Hunter Mark V-Day With Unannounced Wedding

By Victoria Pavlova in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 February 2015

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So that just happened...

Listen, Cumberbabes, you might want to sit down for this one. Benedict Cumberbatch is now a married man. The Imitation Game star managed to slip one past everybody and marry his longtime girlfriend Sophie Hunter on Valentine’s day with literally no media coverage - until the media found out, that is.

Image caption Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter will tie the knot on Valentine's Day

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Is Benedict Cumberbatch Really Set To Become A Father?

By Holly Williams in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 07 January 2015

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Soon after their engagement, Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter are apparently expecting a baby.

Benedict Cumberbatch has barely let his engagement sink in and now another bombshell has been dropped. According to US reports, the actor and his fiancee Sophie Hunter are expecting their first child together.

Image caption Could Sophie Hunter be pregnant?

Affectionately nicknamed 'Cumberbaby' by media reports, the news has spread despite any official confirmation from the couple or their representatives. Instead, an unknown source has apparently revealed the news that Hunter is pregnant to New York Post's 'Page Six' website. 'Sophie is a few months along, and both she and Benedict are very excited about it', they said. 'They are also quietly planning to marry in early Spring.'

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Benedict Cumberbatch Plans To Have A "Very Private Wedding"

By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 20 November 2014

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Benedict Cumberbatch wants his wedding to Sophie Hunter to be "very private".

Benedict Cumberbatch has discussed his wedding plans and told one media outlet, "I think I'll be having a very private wedding."


Sophie Hunter and Benedict Cumberbatch at the NY premiere of The Imitation Game.

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