Marcus Mumford Opens Up About Marriage to Carey Mulligan
The lead singer of Mumford & Sons, Marcus Mumford, rarely gets candid about his home life. But he surprised everyone when he revealed in a new interview that his wife, actress Carey Mulligan, once kicked him out of their house—at least temporarily. There’s no juicy scandal or detailed gossip to spill, though. Mumford stayed tight-lipped about the exact reason, letting curiosity linger and showing just how privately this power couple likes to live.
Mumford and Mulligan’s story doesn’t read like a typical celebrity romance. They first crossed paths long before any red carpets or awards came into play; they met as kids at summer camp, bonded through handwritten letters, then lost touch. Years later, with both carving out successful careers, fate nudged them together again as adults. Their reunion was fast—after reconnecting, they tied the knot in 2012, right after wrapping up work on the folk film Inside Llewyn Davis.
The couple shares three kids: Evelyn Grace, born in 2015; Wilfred, welcomed in 2017; and a second daughter who arrived in 2023. Juggling work and family comes naturally to them, but they’re skilled at drawing clear lines between what’s public and what’s private.
Poking Fun and Supporting Each Other’s Art
If you imagine these two debating art and critiquing each other’s work at home, the reality has a twist. Carey Mulligan recently admitted she’s heard all of Marcus’s musical demos—every last one. She’s his built-in test audience, even if the latest track drops at midnight. But when it comes to watching her films, Marcus is a bit more selective. During a lively appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in March 2025, Mulligan teased him about his less-than-complete screening record. She shrugged it off with a laugh and said she’s ‘okay’ with it; her body of work is pretty extensive, after all.
That playful banter goes both ways. For her new film The Ballad of Wallis Island, Mulligan plays a retired folk singer—something you’d think Mumford, as a musician, would know plenty about. Turns out, when Mulligan asked for advice on playing a musician, Marcus admitted he wasn’t much help. But she did draw inspiration from watching him improvise with other artists during music festivals, using those memories to shape her character.
Despite all the teasing, their support for each other couldn’t be clearer. Earlier this year, a video made the rounds on TikTok: Marcus gently carrying Carey backstage at the Golden Globes. It gave fans a rare, sweet peek at their connection. For a couple so determined to keep their love life out of the spotlight, little moments like this spark big interest.
Both continue to build impressive careers—she taking on dramatic roles, he touring and making music—while keeping their family the main focus. The recipe for their solid relationship seems to be a mix of playful honesty, personal space, and knowing when to come together, whether that means sharing a demo or carrying each other through both award shows and everyday life.