Joseph Fiennes' Wife: The Actor Found Happiness with Maria Dolores Dieguez after Some High-Profile F

Joseph Fiennes has had a string of high-profile flings, but it was with Maria Dolores Dieguez that the actor finally found true happiness. Despite his past experiences in the spotlight, the couple has chosen to keep their relationship private.

Joseph Fiennes drew his first breath in Wiltshire, England, as one of six siblings, on May 27, 1970. His parents led artistic careers, with his mother working as a novelist and his father as a photographer.

He and four of his siblings followed in those footsteps, leaving indelible marks in the industry. His likely most well-known sibling is actor Ralph Fiennes, known for his roles in "The Grand Budapest Hotel" and "Coriolanus."

Joseph Fiennes poses in the press room during the EE British Academy Film Awards at Royal Albert Hall on February 10, 2019, in London, England | Source: Getty Images

His sister, Sophie Fiennes, is a producer, his brother, Magnus Fiennes, is a musician, and his other sister, Martha Fiennes, is a director. Like his brothers and sisters, Joseph has made a name for himself.

His career began onstage, a platform he remained committed to after debuting onscreen in the mid-1990s. He was renowned for his 1998 performance in the historical comedy-drama, "Shakespeare in Love," portraying the late bard himself.

That year, he also appeared in "Elizabeth," co-starring Cate Blanchett and Daniel Craig. Joseph's recent roles were in "The Mother" with Jennifer Lopez and in the gritty series "The Handmaid's Tale," opposite Elizabeth Moss.

Joseph Fiennes is photographed at Hulu's "The Handmaid's Tale" season 3 finale at Regency Village Theatre on August 6, 2019, in Westwood, California | Source: Getty Images

Although the actor is quite driven regarding his work, which thrust him under the international spotlight, he has guarded his privacy. Still, he shared a little about his former flames and his current longtime partner.

Joseph Fiennes Was Linked to Several Famous Women in the Past, Including Naomi Campbell

Joseph's first publicly-known romance was with actress Sarah Griffiths, which began during his studies at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. The pair dated for seven years, though the exact timeline remains unclear.

He also dated Catherine McCormack, Australian actress Natalie Mendoza and make-up artist Fiona Jolly. The actor had a fling with fashion mogul Naomi Campbell in the early 2000s; however, it ended on a bitter note.

Fiona Jolly and Joseph Fiennes are photographed at the Bafta Tribute Party for Dame Judi Dench at The Waldorf Hotel on December 10, 2001, in London, England | Source: Getty Images | Source: Getty Images

The relationship was to remain private, but Naomi's former personal assistant, Vanessa Frisbee, divulged personal information about her brief romance with Joseph to a tabloid for a price.

The longtime model sued Vanessa, who had acted in breach of a non-disclosure agreement she had signed when she was employed. Despite the incident involving the court, Joseph never commented on the situation.

Joseph Fiennes is pictured as he arrives at the world premiere of Tristar Picture's "Running With Scissors" at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences October 10, 2006, in Beverly Hills, California | Source: Getty Images

Joseph Fiennes Is a Married Man – He Found Love with Spanish-Swiss Artist Maria Dolores Dieguez

Joseph and Maria Dolores Dieguez's met at a film festival in Sicily, Italy, in June 2005. Sources who witnessed their interaction at the event reported that they immediately "hit it off" and exchanged numbers that night. They've remained in love since.

They dated for four years before tying the knot in an intimate and religious ceremony among close friends and family in Tuscany, Italy. Maria dabbled into acting the year before she met Joseph, appearing in a movie short called "Durch die Blume."

The former Miss Switzerland finalist also worked as a lingerie model but later transitioned into photography, specializing in ambrotype. She attained her Fine Arts degree at Chelsea London College.

Maria Dolores Dieguez and Joseph Fiennes pose at the 25th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Auditorium on January 27, 2019, in Los Angeles, California | Source: Getty Images

Joseph Fiennes and Maria Dolores Dieguez Welcomed Two Daughters in Their Marriage

Even though the actor is in the entertainment industry, he chose to live in a remote location close to the Tramuntana mountain range in Spain with his family. It's where Isabel was born and a dear family treasure. The actor revealed, "It's our escape from everything and everyone. And it's paradise, it means everything to us."

The father of two has spoken about his role in "The Handmaid's Tale." While proud of his work, he admitted that he couldn't "bear the thought" of his family watching the show. It made him more alert to real-world issues he understood his daughters may grow up to face one day.

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