Meet Rowan Atkinson's Ex Wife, Sunetra Sastry, Make Up Artist, Parents Didn't Like Her Profession

Rowan Atkinson has been a stalwart of British comedy and, at the moment, is in the news because of his new comedy series, Man Vs. Baby. The actor is known for his cult classic roles in Mr Bean, Blackadder, Johnny English, Love Actually, and Four Weddings And A Funeral. Rowan's four-decade-long career has earned him the BAFTA and Olivier Award. However, do you know, Rowan was married to Sunetra Sastry? Rowan has been listed as one of the top 50 funniest actors in British comedy and was married to Sunetra from February 1990 and they separated on November 10, 2015.

According to a report by My London, it was back in the 1980s when Sunetra met Rowan. She was working on the sets of Blackadder as a makeup artist, and the couple was blessed with two kids- Ben and Lily. The former couple met in 1986 and then began a relationship. It was in 1989 when Rowan proposed to Sunetra, and they got married back in 1990. It was in 1995 when Sunetra and Rowan were blessed with Benjamin, their first son. It was in 1995 when the ex-couple was blessed with a girl named Lily. Here, are more details on Rowan's ex-wife, Sunetra.

Sunetra Sastry has a degree in Makeup Artistry

Sunetra was born in an ethnically mixed family. Her dad was an Indian, while her mom was British. According to a report by Marathi TV, when Sunetra's mom married her father, she was disowned by her family. Sunetra's life was peaceful, but in the 1960s, she faced racism from the English folks as she was a child of mixed ethnicity. Sunetra's parents wanted her to pursue her professional career as a nurse. However, she was passionate about makeup, due to which she studied a beauty college located in London. Sunetra graduated here with a degree in Make Up Artistry.

Sunetra Sastry's parents did not want her to study Make Up Artistry

For the unversed, Sunetra is an Anglo Indian makeup artist who is best known for her work in the TV domain. Sunetra is also known as the wife of British comedy star, Rowan Atkinson. Apart from being born in 1957 to a mixed heritage family, Sunetra's parents were not supportive of her dreams. She had an interest in creative work, especially behind the scenes. Sunetra had to go against the wishes of her parents to fulfil her dream, study at a beauty college, and then take up a professional career in the domain of makeup artistry.

Sunetra Sastry first worked with the BBC as a makeup artist

Sunetra's talent as a makeup artist landed her a job at the BBC, where she got her first job back in the 1980s. Hardly did Sunetra know that she would unexpectedly meet Rowan here. Sunetra, back in the 1980, started working in Blackadder, where she had become the makeup artist of Stephen Fry. Back in 1998, Sunetra had worked in the BBC TV Movie called Smack & Thistle. Back in 1995, Sunetra had also worked in Blackadder 2, but she had quit her job soon after that as a makeup artist. This is because Sunetra wanted to focus on her family.

Sunetra Sastry had a fairytale wedding with Rowan Atkinson

It was in February 1990 when Rowan and Sunetra got married at the Russian Tea Room which showcased the private side of Rowan who is known as a public figure and for doing comedy roles. The ex-couple had married in the Russian Tea Room, where Stephen Fry had become the best man of the pair. Stephen, who is a g** star, had shared that despite his se**al preferences, he was attracted to Sunetra. He had expressed about what he felt in his book named, The Fry Chronicles: An Autobiography. He had called Sunetra as a bright and funny girl and shared his intention of taking her out. He never did the same as his friend, Rowan liked her.

Rowan Atkinson requested Stephen Fry to allow Sunetra Sastry to be his makeup artist

Rowan reportedly had approached Stephen and had asked him if both of them could switch their makeup artist. Stephen took some time to understand the motive of Rowan, and then he and Sunetra's first date was at a Dire Straits concert. Post-dating by five years, in 1990, they married.

Sunetra Sastry divorced Rowan Atkinson due to his unreasonable behaviour

Sunetra and Rowan were together married for 24 years and the reason for their divorce was cited as irreconciable differences. According to a report by York Shire post, when the estranged pair was in the divorce proceedings, they were constructing their USD 11 million home in Oxfordshire. Sunetra was granted a divorce by a district judge located at the Central Family Court in London. Rowan, after divorcing Sunetra, found love in Louise Ford.

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