Elizabeth McGovern, the beloved actress from Downton Abbey, is beaming with joy as she becomes a grandmother for the first time. Her daughter, Grace, a primary school teacher in London, recently welcomed a baby boy named Jesse Keelin. Elizabeth, 64, shared the exciting news, gushing, 'I'm a Granny! Handsome, smart Jesse Keelin.'
Grace is one of two daughters Elizabeth shares with film and theatre director and producer Simon Curtis. The couple met and married in 1992, and decided to make the UK their permanent home. Along with Grace, they also have an eldest daughter, whose names are kept out of the spotlight. However, Matilda has occasionally joined her famous parents at events, including awards ceremonies.
The Downton Abbey cast has been abuzz with recent news of another joyous occasion. Just weeks ago, fellow cast members Laura Carmichael and Michael C. Fox tied the knot in a secret wedding. The news was revealed during NBC's special Downton Abbey Celebrates The Grand Finale, where Michael expressed his deep gratitude for the show's impact on his life. Co-star Lesley Nicol humorously asked the couple if they ever imagined finding their spouses and having children, to which Michael replied, 'I know. It's incredible.' The couple, who portray Lady Edith and Andrew Parker, met on set during season five and have always maintained a low-key relationship, only recently welcoming a son named Luca in March 2021.
