Tuppence Middleton is a British actress who has starred in films such as The Imitation Game, Jupiter Ascending, and Mank. She is also known for her roles in TV shows such as Black Mirror, War & Peace, and Sense8. But is she related to Prince William’s wife, Catherine, Princess of Wales, formerly known as Kate Middleton? The answer is no, they are not related by blood or marriage.
How the Rumors Started
The rumors about Tuppence Middleton and Catherine Middleton being related started when some people noticed that they share the same surname and have similar facial features. Some even speculated that they might be distant cousins or that Tuppence might be a descendant of Catherine’s ancestors. However, there is no evidence to support these claims.
According to Biography, Catherine Middleton was born on January 9, 1982, in Reading, Berkshire, England. Her parents are Michael and Carole Middleton, who run a party supplies business. She has two younger siblings, Pippa and James. She met Prince William at the University of St Andrews in Scotland, where they both studied art history. They dated for several years before getting engaged in 2010 and married in 2011. They have three children: Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis.
According to Wikipedia, Tuppence Middleton was born on February 21, 1987, in Bristol, England. Her parents are Nigel and Tina Middleton. She has an older sister, Angel, and a younger brother, Josh. She attended Bristol Grammar School and the Arts Educational School in London, where she earned a degree in acting. She began her acting career in 2007 and has since appeared in various films and TV shows.
How They Are Connected
Although Tuppence Middleton and Catherine Middleton are not related by blood or marriage, they do have some connections through their careers and social circles. For instance:
- They both appeared in the film War & Peace (2016), based on the novel by Leo Tolstoy. Catherine played Hélène Kuragina, a Russian princess who marries Pierre Bezukhov (played by Paul Dano). Tuppence played Marya Bolkonskaya, a noblewoman who marries Nikolai Rostov (played by Jack Lowden).
- They both attended the BAFTA Awards in 2020, where they met and posed for a photo together. Catherine wore a white and gold Alexander McQueen gown, while Tuppence wore a black and silver Stella McCartney dress.
- They both have friends in common in the entertainment industry. For example, Tuppence is friends with Eddie Redmayne, who co-starred with Catherine in The Theory of Everything (2014). Catherine is friends with Tom Hiddleston, who co-starred with Tuppence in The Night Manager (2016).
Conclusion
Tuppence Middleton and Catherine Middleton are both talented and successful women who share the same surname and some similarities in appearance. However, they are not related by blood or marriage. They are connected through their work and social circles, but they are not close friends or relatives. The rumors about their relationship are false and based on speculation.
