Grand Romance! All About ‘The Forsytes’ Cast’s Real-Life Relationships
The next great period drama series is making a grand entrance. The Forsytes, premiering March 22 on PBS Masterpiece, centers around the lives and loves of a wealthy Victorian-era stockbroking family. The Forsyte family members will be tested as they make choices between long-held traditions and true happiness.
The show begins with a number of established couples in the Forsyte family, and plenty of connections that are certain to blossom over the course of the six-episode first season. The cast of this lavish costume drama includes favorites like Stephen Moyer, Jack Davenport, Danny Griffin, Tuppence Middleton, Eleanor Tomlinson, Millie Gibson, Joshua Orpin, and Francesca Annis.
As The Forsytes digs into the complicated relationship dynamics amongst the four generations, you might be wondering about the real-life loves of the stars playing these intriguing characters. From decades-long romances to exciting family developments, learn more about The Forsytes cast’s relationships below.
The Forsytes, Season 1, Sundays, 9/8c, PBS Masterpiece
Stephen Moyer
Moyer stars as patriarch Jolyon Forsyte Sr. in The Forsytes. The actor has been married to actress Anna Paquin since 2010. They met and fell in love on the set of True Blood (and also played love interests). The couple welcomed twins, Poppy and Charlie, in 2012.
Prior to his relationship with Paquin, Moyer was married to Lorien Haynes. They share two children: Billy and Lilac.
Jack Davenport
Davenport plays James Forsyte, the younger brother of Jolyon Sr. In the show, James is married to Emily (Naomi Frederick). In real life, Davenport has been married to actress Michelle Gomez since 2000. He first saw her in a stage production of Trainspotting, and they officially met by “sheer coincidence” a year later, he told The Guardian. They have a son named Harry.
Tuppence Middleton
Middleton stars Frances, one of the high society wives in the period drama. The actress has been in a relationship with director Måns Mårlind, who is 18 years her senior, since at least 2022, the year they welcomed their first child.
Millie Gibson
Gibson steps into the role of Irene Heron in The Forsytes. The Doctor Who alum is currently in a relationship with Tom Neatis.
Joshua Orpin
Orpin stars as Soames Forsyte, the son of James Forsyte. While Soames’ love life will be a high priority in the series, the Australian actor has been in a long-term relationship with Asha Rosie Khan since 2014.
Eleanor Jackson
Eleanor Jackson plays Winifred Forsyte, James Forsyte’s daughter and Soames’ sister. Jackson is married to photographer Rowan Jackson-Smith. She was pregnant in her last Instagram post in January 2026.
Eleanor Tomlinson
Tomlinson joins The Forsytes as a new character named Louisa. The Poldark alum wed rugby player Will Owen in 2022. The couple welcomed their first child in 2025. They have not disclosed their baby’s name.
Danny Griffin
Griffin stars as the dashing Jolyon “Jo” Forsyte. Jo’s romantic life will be one of the cornerstones of the first season. When it comes to Griffin’s love life, it’s unclear whether or not he’s dating anyone in 2026. The actor previously dated actress Abigail Cowen, his costar in Fate: The Winx Saga.
Josette Simon
Josette Simon stars as the influential Ellen Parker Barrington in The Forsytes. Simon was married to Mark Padmore, but they have divorced. Simon and Padmore share one child together.
Jamie Flatters
Jamie Flatters plays the dashing architect Philip Bosinney in The Forsytes. Flatters doesn’t post about his love life on social media, so it’s unclear what his relationship status is at the moment.
Tom Durant-Pritchard
Tom Durant-Pritchard takes a break from Miss Scarlet to join The Forsytes as Monty Dartie, Winifred’s husband. As for Durant-Pritchard’s relationship status, it’s unclear if he’s single or in a relationship.
Fiona Button
Fiona Button plays Clarissa Heron, Irene’s stepmother. The actress has been married to screenwriter Henry Fleet since 2014. They have a daughter together.
Owen Igiehon
Owen Igiehon stars as Isaac Cole in the British period drama. The Forsytes marks Igiehon’s first series regular role. As for his personal life, Igiehon hasn’t disclosed his relationship status publicly.
Francesca Annis
Annis is at the top of the Forsyte family tree as Ann Forsyte. The British actress welcomed three children with her ex-boyfriend Patrick Wiseman. She then dated Ralph Fiennes, who was 18 years her junior. Annis and Fiennes broke up in 2006 after 11 years together.
Susan Hampshire
Susan Hampshire plays Lady Carteret, a new character created for the series. Hampshire has been married twice. Her first marriage was to Pierre Granier-Deferre from 1967 to 1974. They had a son and then a daughter, who died shortly after her birth. She wed Sir Eddie Kulukundis in 1981. They were married until his death in 2021.
Naomi Frederick
Emily Forsyte, the wife of James Forsyte, is played by Naomi Frederick. The actress is not on social media and keeps her private life out of the public eye. It’s unknown if she’s in a relationship.
Justine Moore
Justine Moore is June Forsyte, Frances’ daughter, in the Victorian era drama series. Moore frequently posts photos from her travels, but she keeps her personal life off social media.
