Edward Abel Smith is the husband of award-winning British actress Kate Winslet, well-known for her leading role in the epic romantic movie Titanic. He’s the nephew of British billionaire Richard Branson.
Although he has built a name for himself, his marriage to the British actress attracted lots of attention, especially as he’s the actress’s third husband.
In this article, I’ll be discussing all you need to know about Edward Abel Smith who formally answered Ned Rocknroll.
I’ll walk you through details of his early years, career, net worth, and family. In the end, you’ll know more about his relationship with Kate Winslet.
Edward Abel Smith’s Biography
Edward Abel Smith was born on the 1st of January, 1978, to Robert Abel Smith and Lindy Branson. His parents parted ways when he was young, and his mother and stepfather, Robin Brockway, raised him.
He grew up in Parsons Green, South-West London with four brothers. His uncle is English billionaire Richard Branson, co-founder of Virgins Group.
Edward formerly answered the name Ned Rocknroll in 2008 but later changed it back to his birth name, “Abel Smith,” in 2019.
He’s married to Titanic star, Kate Winslet, and they have one kid together.
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Career
Edward Abel Smith started his career by working with the Virgin Group company, co-founded by his uncle, Richard Branson. He worked in the marketing sector, promoting different company businesses.
He also worked as the head of Marketing Promotion and Astronaut Experience with Virgin Galactic, a space lift company that is part of the Virgin Group.
However, he’s now a stay-at-home dad for his son.
What Is Edward Abel Smith’s Net Worth?
Edward Abel Smith has an estimated net worth of $25 million according to Celebrity Net Worth.
Family
Edward Abel Smith grew up with four brothers, a mother, and a stepdad after his parents separated.
His uncle is Richard Branson, an English businessman, who founded the Virgin Group in 1970 with Nik Powell. The brand is a multinational conglomerate made up of about 400 companies in different sectors in many parts of the world.
The 74-year-old had shown a passion for business from his teenage days and started his first venture- a magazine called Student, at 16. In 1970, he started a mail-order record business with Nik Powell. They chose the name Virgin because they were just beginning.
Since then the company has expanded to multiple companies all over the world, covering sectors like Music & Entertainment, Travel & Leisure, Financial Services and Space, Health & Wellness, Telecoms & Media, and others.
Edward Abel Smith got married to British Socialite Eliza Pearson, but they divorced two years later.
In 2011, he met Kate Winslet, and the two got married after a year of dating. They have a son, Bear Blaze Winslet, born on the 7th of December, 2013. The couple agreed to give him Kate’s family name as his last name.
Edward Abel Smith and Kate Winslet
Edward Abel Smith and Kate Winslet met in the most unusual of ways. The couple who got married in 2012 met on Richard Branson’s island, where they were both vacationing.
During their stay at Necker Island, a huge fire broke out at the property where the guests were staying after lightning struck the house.
Kate rescued Richard Branson’s 90-year-old mother, Eve Branson, while Edward helped her children escape. Kate later revealed that it was at that point she knew Edward was the one.
They gave their son, Bear Blaze Winslet, the middle name Blaze because of the fire incident.
Kate Winslet is a British actress, born on the 5th of October, 1975. She started acting at 15, starring in the British television series Dark Season (1991).
She gained more fame for her leading role with Leonardo DiCaprio in Titanic (1997), which was the highest-grossing movie at that time.
Kate Winslet has starred in numerous films and blockbusters and has won numerous nominations and awards. Her recognitions include an Academy, a Grammy, two Primetime Emmys, five BAFTA, and five Golden Globe Awards.
In 2012, Queen Elizabeth II honored her with Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE). In 2009 and 2021, Time magazine named her one of the world’s 100 most influential people.
Kate has been married twice before her marriage to Edward Abel Smith. Her first marriage was to film director Jim Threapleton, from 1998 to 2001. They had one daughter, Mia Threapleton, who’s an actress.
She got married to film director Sam Mendes in 2003. They had their son Joe, the following year. The couple divorced in 2011 after rumors of Sam’s cheating with actress Rebecca Hall.
Edward Abel Smith and Kate Winslet got married when Edward still answered Ned Rocknroll. He later changed the name back to his birth name.
The couple has been married for 12 years now, and the couple live happily in West Wittering, Sussex, a village in England. Kate has always described her husband as supportive.
She described him as a super hot, superhuman, stay-at-home dad in a 2021 interview with the New York Times.
How Old Is Edward Abel Smith Age?
Edward Abel Smith, born on the 1st of January, 1978, is 46 years old and will be 47 in a few weeks.
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