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Jessie Buckley: Love felt 'terrifying' for years
17 Feb
Summary
- Jessie Buckley admitted love felt terrifying for most of her life.
- She married mental health professional Freddie Sorensen in 2023.
- The couple welcomed their first child last year.

Actress Jessie Buckley, known for her role in 'Hamnet' and her first Best Actress Oscar nomination, has shared that she harbored a deep fear of love for much of her life. She recently confessed that the concept of love felt 'terrifying,' and it took considerable time for her to grasp its true meaning beyond mere projection.
Buckley married Freddie Sorensen, who works in the mental health sector, in 2023 at their home in Norfolk, England. The couple, who welcomed their daughter last year, met on a blind date. Buckley described their wedding as a fun-filled event, highlighting a keg of Guinness and cheese toasties as memorable elements.
Speaking about motherhood, Buckley described the experience as intense but deeply rewarding, noting the newness of her relationship with her child and the world. She also reflected on past relationships, mentioning an 'acrimonious' split from actor James Norton in the past.




