Hollywood marriages are a lot of times full of uncertainties. Couples meet, fall in love and separate very easily. These unions might be shorter in terms of the time frame but some of them happen to create the token of their love in the form of their children. Such a short-lived couple is the pair of British actor Daniel Craig and Scottish actress Fiona Loudon. Their romance gave the world a chance to meet the beautiful Ella Craig. Ella Craig is their only daughter from their relationship and they maintained a healthy relationship even after the divorce for her.
So what do we know about the eldest daughter of Daniel Craig? Let’s find out.
| Quick Facts About Ella Craig | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Ella Craig |
| Age | 30 |
| Birth Place | Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Parents | Daniel Craig and Fiona Loudon |
| Zodiac | Scorpio |
| Height | 5 ft 10 inches |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Relationship Status | Single |
| Profession | Actress |
| Hobbies | Gardening and Photography |
| @ellaloudon | |
| Famous as | Daughter of Daniel Craig |
Ella Craig Was Raised by her Mother Fiona after her Parents ‘ Separation
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Ella Craig was born in 1992 in Edinburgh, Scotland to parents Daniel Craig and Fiona Laudon. Unfortunately, her parents took divorced when she was only two years old. After the separation, Ella was raised by her mother Fiona in London. Fiona tried to keep her away from the limelight as much as possible and gave her a normal childhood. On the other hand, Daniel also didn’t back out from his father’s duties. He has always been there for Ella in times of need.
Though they were separated, they kept aside their differences for the sake of her and gave her a better life.
Ella Backed out From Studies Following Depression
Ella migrated from London to Massachusetts, USA at the age of 17. Upon completion of high school, she joined New York University. She took a course in theatre and acting at the University. But, she couldn’t complete her graduation due to her mental health issues.
As Ella was suffering from depression, she couldn’t make focus on her studies and thus dropped out of college after one year of joining. Talking about her depression journey, Ella in an interview said:
You might have the most wonderful people around you and who love you dearly, but you are still blinded to that. I was completely blinded to that. I felt so very alone and isolated myself, but, my family noticed, and they took acting for me in getting me help.
She Walked on the Footsteps of Parents: Making a Career in Hollywood
Growing up in a surrounding where everyone around you is into acting will have a certain effect on you. The same thing happened in the case of Ella Craig. Ella garnered interest in acting by watching her parents work on the big screens. As soon as she came to her senses, she made her living arrangements in New York and Los Angeles, two of the biggest cities for newbie actors. Ella is beginning to carve out an acting career of her own. She has appeared in stage productions for Shakespeare and Company and in a few movies.
She made her acting debut at the age of 11 with the school production comedy show ‘Bugsy Malone’. Craig then officially began her career through a theatre production ‘The Master and Margarita’ by Shakespeare and company. After working in the acting field for a few years, Ella once decided to leave acting due to depression. Fortunately, she changed her mind after she met the director of Shakespeare and Company who gave her the motivation to stay focused.
Ella then did two more plays namely ‘The Patsy’ and ‘The King Lear Project’ with the production house. During her association with the company, she also participated in an actor’s training intensive in January 2017. The training session turned out to be really well for her. The graph of her acting made an outstanding jump and she was able to hone her talent. Soon after the course, she landed the role of Miranda in ‘The Tempest’. Likewise, she portrayed the role of Guiderius in Cymbeline and Banquo in ‘Macbeth’. She then starred in her fourth collaboration with Shakespeare and Company ‘As You Like It’ alongside fellow actor and friend Nigel Gore.
Apart from theatre production, Ella Craig has also worked in multiple movies. In 2007, she starred in a short movie ‘Memory’s Paradigm’ as the character of Kailey. In 2010, she appeared in movies like Cold Blood and Texas Road. According to IMDB, Ella also acted out as a body double in the movie Nara. Further, in 2017, she appeared in a short movie called ‘Maneater’ whose story revolves around a young woman navigating the modern dating world. A year later, she also appeared in the movie ‘Trauma is a Time Machine’.
Besides her acting credits, she also bartends from time to time in Hudson, New York where she lives. She emphasized the fact that bartending helps her with her acting. She gets to meet a lot of great actors and different types of people who have different perceptions and values. Moreover, Ella has also tried her hands at modelling. As per her Instagram bio, she is currently working as a model for Select Model Global, a global network of talent and model agencies.
Nobody knows the details regarding how Daniel Craig and Fiona Loudon first met and how their courtship began. They were first linked after news regarding their affair started circulating in 1991. The following year, the couple got married and had Ella after a few months. After staying with each other for two years, the couple called it quits. They cited both of them being young and immature as the problems behind their ruined marriage.
After the divorce, Ella stayed with her mother. Despite the bitter end of their relationship, they maintained a healthy relationship. Ella played the role of a single thread that kept all of them together. Though Ella was raised by Fiona, she shares a close bond with her father. She is often spotted together with Daniel on various events. Ella frequently shares candid pictures of her with her family including Daniel Craig on her Instagram.
While her mother Fiona remained single for life after the divorce, her dad Daniel moved on. After the split-up, he dated many beautiful women and finally settled in life with actress Rachel Weisz. Ella was was one of the four people who attended their secret wedding. She maintains a good relationship with her stepmother Rachel.
Ella is a Proud Scot
Born and raised by Scottish mother Fiona, Ella has got influenced by Scottish culture. In January 2020, she celebrated her ancestry by posing a picture with a saltire. On the annual celebration of Scottish national bard Robert Burns, she posted the picture holding the flag of Scotland on her social media. She captioned the picture “Getting Ready For Burns Night this Weekend.” Further, she explained:
I am a proud Scot, born and raised. I had a strong Glaswegian accent when I was young but the English stole it. But with a few drinks in me, it comes back. This weekend I am sure it will come back strong.
Personal Life: IS she Having an Affair?
Not much is known about her personal life. Like her parents, she is relatively private about her personal life. She is relatively more active on social media often posting photos related to her work and other creative works. We also know that she has a dog named Chica. She also likes to travel. As for her relationships, we do not have any definitive source regarding if she is seeing someone or not. One thing is for sure she is not married but one day hopes to meet someone, have chickens and someday even a child.
Disclosing the Secret Name of her baby Sister
Ella has a stepbrother named Henry and a stepsister from her father’s second marriage with Rachel. Rachel and Daniel kept the details of their daughter under wraps. However, Ella accidentally revealed the name of the baby on her Instagram. She posted a picture of a gingerbread house cake on her Instagram stories. The cake included the name of the family members including Daniel, Ella, Rachel Henry, and Grace placed at the top of the cake.
Looking at the picture, many guessed the name of her half-sister is Grace. Perhaps, she revealed the name of the baby to the world without any realization.
Her Dad Helping Her to Become The Next Bond Girl
As per the rumours circulated in the media, Ella Craig will be the next bond girl in the town. Her father has been in the James Bond series for a long and now it seems like it’s turning for Ella to carry out the legacy. As reported by tabloids, Daniel is helping her with acting to be featured in the James Bond series. Unfortunately, she will only be tipping off the role, after Daniel bids farewell to the series.
If rumours will be true, Ella will definitely justify the role and make everyone proud including her dad Daniel Craig.
How Rich is Ella Craig: Net Worth?
After working as a theatre actor and appearing in some movies, she might have been able to amass a quite good amount of income. Though there is no official net worth of Ella, she might be living a comfortable life. Her father, on the other hand, is worth 90 million US dollars as of 2019.