Rebecca Ferguson has shared a rare glimpse into becoming a mother at 23 with a partner 22 years her senior. The actress discussed her early maturity and family life in a new interview. She also reflected on her Hollywood journey and working with Tom Cruise.
Oh, darlings, grab your tea because Rebecca Ferguson is spilling on her whirlwind path to motherhood! At just 23, the 42-year-old Dune and Mission: Impossible star welcomed son Isac with then-boyfriend Ludwig Hallberg, a holistic therapist who was a whopping 22 years older. But did the age gap faze her? Not one bit. 'I was very young, but I started working at 15… I was thrown into the deep end of work, maturity and responsibility,' she told Harper's Bazaar UK.
Fast-forward to today: Rebecca's got a seven-year-old daughter, Saga, with husband Rory St. Clair Gainer. Her career? Iconic. A 2014 Golden Globe nod for The White Queen catapulted her into Tom Cruise's orbit for Mission: Impossible. And girl, she adores the guy's vibe. 'He comes with this… purpose. He’s a boy who just loves playing, and offers up a safe and professional set. That’s a really good balance [of qualities] to make you want to try new things,' Ferguson gushed.
Even her fear of heights? Conquered on set, thanks to backups. 'I was scared of heights, but you always have someone to jump in and take over, which means you can push yourself a little bit more – because at the last second you can always go, “Nope!”' Plot twist: She pulled off stunts while pregnant with Saga in 2018. 'I would be fighting, and then I’d run off and vom in a big bag somewhere, have a mint, then run back in.' Talk about commitment! 🔥
From The Greatest Showman to the upcoming Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, Rebecca's resume slays. Yet, she's refreshingly real about it: 'I look back at my career and I think it’s good, but it’s not 100 per cent. I wouldn’t lie down on my deathbed and be like, “I nailed it.” I’m happy and healthy, my family’s good, but I’m still missing things…' So, what's next for this queen—more blockbusters or that elusive 'nailed it' moment? Eyes peeled! 👀
