Meet Rachel Weisz, Wife Of Daniel Craig Who Has Appeared In 'The Mummy' And Other Successful Films

Daniel Craig has been active in the film industry for more than 30 years. The actor has portrayed various roles throughout his career and is a popular face among the television audience for his brief appearances in shows such as Our Friends in the North, Copenhagen, Covington Cross, Between the Lines, and more. However, Daniel has built a different kind of fan base with his performance as 'James Bond,' starting with Casino Royale in 2006.

After playing Bond in four films, Daniel made his final appearance as the iconic secret agent in No Time to Die, which was released in 2021. Daniel is additionally known for his roles in other films, including The Golden Compass, Cowboys & Aliens, and The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. He has also been nominated for the British Academy Film Awards, Golden Globe Awards, and Primetime Emmy Awards. Daniel Craig has been married to the famous actress Rachel Weisz since 2011. Keep reading to know more about Rachel.

Rachel Weisz’s acting journey started when she was at the Cambridge University

Rachel Weisz grew up in Hampstead Garden Suburb, North London. While the actress’ father, George, was an inventor, her mother, Ruth, was a psychotherapist. Back in 2015, Rachel said that she had traveled to places like Austria and Hungary. She revealed that she is also fluent in French. Rachel was a student at Cambridge University when she slowly launched her career in the entertainment industry. She was the co-founder of a drama group, Talking Tongues, at the institute, which also received a Guardian Award at the Edinburgh Festival. 

Rachel Weisz began her acting career on the small screen

Rachel Weisz’s first project as an actress was a television film, Advocates II, released in 1993. This was followed by some TV shows where she played small roles, including Inspector Morse, Tropical Heat, and Scarlet and Black. In 1994, she was featured in a short film, Seventeen. This was followed by two more shows, Screen Two and This Is Not an Exit: The Fictional World of Bret Easton Ellis. Rachel then appeared in another television movie, My Summer with Des, in 2000, following which she took a break from the small screen for ten years.

Rachel Weisz expanded her career to the big screen

In 1994, Rachel Weisz was seen in Death Machine, her first film to be released in theatres. While the film was unsuccessful, Rachel was continuously cast in other films, including Chain Reaction, Stealing Beauty, Going All the Way, and more. Rachel was also a lead in the 1997 drama film, Swept from the Sea, where she shared the screen with actors such as Vincent Perez and Ian McKellen. In 1998, she appeared in two more films, I Want You and The Land Girls.

Rachel Weisz gained recognition as ‘Evelyn Carnahan’ in The Mummy films

Rachel Weisz had the opportunity to be a part of the action-adventure film, The Mummy. Released in 1999, The Mummy had Brendan Fraser in the lead alongside Arnold Vosloo portraying the antagonist, 'Imhotep.' Rachel played 'Evelyn Carnahan,' who approaches Brendan’s character, 'Rick O’Connell,' to find the City of the Dead, also called Hamunaptra. The film was successful at the box office. Rachel reprised her role in the 2001 sequel, The Mummy Returns. However, she did not return in the third entry, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor.

Rachel Weisz continued building a fan base with major roles in other films

Apart from The Mummy films, Rachel Weisz was featured in many other successful films. She even served as a producer of the romantic drama, The Shape of Things, released in 2003. Rachel gave her voice to the character, 'Saphira,' in the 2006 fantasy adventure film, Eragon. Furthermore, she shared the screen with Keanu Reeves as 'Angela Dodson' in Francis Lawrence’s film, Constantine, released in 2006. Rachel was praised for her performance as 'Ronit Krushka' in Disobedience. Other films in her credits include Oz the Great and Powerful, The Bourne Legacy, Complete Unknown, Black Widow, and more.

Rachel Weisz returns to television after a long break

While Rachel was frequently featured in multiple films, she returned to the small screen in 2010 with The Simpsons, giving her voice to 'Dr. Thurston' in an episode of the show. She portrayed twin gynecologists, 'Beverly' and 'Elliot Mantle,' in the psychological thriller, Dead Ringers, which premiered in 2023. The same year, she voiced 'Melina Vostokoff' in the Disney+ animated anthology, What If…?

Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig have been married for around ten years

Rachel Weisz and Daniel Craig’s first meeting dates back to the time when they worked together in the theatre production, Les Grandes Horizontales, in 1994. The pair started dating 16 years later, after collaborating for another time in the film, Dream House, which entered production in 2010. The couple exchanged vows a year later in an intimate wedding ceremony in 2011. Rachel and Daniel had a daughter in 2018. The pair has continued appearing with each other at various events over the years.

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