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Actress Anna Maxwell Martin Finds New Love
21 Apr
Summary
- Anna Maxwell Martin met her partner, Richard Cornelius, after the pandemic.
- She found new love with camera operator Richard Cornelius.
- The actress previously married director Roger Michell.

Anna Maxwell Martin, celebrated for her roles in "Bleak House" and "Line of Duty," has opened up about her current relationship with camera operator Richard Cornelius. The couple met and connected following the COVID-19 pandemic while working on a television production, reportedly Sky's "Code 404." Martin shared on "The Assembly" that she made the first move, finding Cornelius attractive.
Describing her partner to The Telegraph in September 2024, Martin characterized him as "a very practical person - a very solid, steady guy." She also made her relationship Instagram official in July 2022 and shared another affectionate post the following month. This new chapter in her personal life comes after her marriage to director Roger Michell, known for films like "Notting Hill."
Martin and Michell, who met in 2004, married in 2010 and had two daughters. They separated in 2020, and Michell sadly passed away in September 2021 at the age of 65. Martin reflected on their past relationship, stating she still loved him dearly despite their separation.
The "Bleak House" star also discussed navigating her children's grief after losing her father at 24, acknowledging the difficulty and her efforts to support them.