On December 4, Kim Cattrall — forever etched in pop-culture memory as Samantha Jones from Sex and the City — quietly exchanged vows with longtime partner Russell Thomas in an intimate ceremony at Chelsea Old Town Hall in London.
With only a dozen close friends and family in attendance, the wedding underscored the couple’s preference for privacy, sincerity, and understated elegance. The story of their union, however, dates back to 2016…
What began as an exchange of messages gradually blossomed into nearly a decade-long partnership defined by affection, respect and mutual admiration. Their wedding feels like the culmination of a quietly nurtured love story.
2016 — A Radio Encounter That Changed Everything
Their story began far from red carpets and flashing cameras. In 2016, Kim Cattrall was a guest on BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour when she met Russell Thomas, a sound engineer working behind the scenes. The setting was understated and quiet, defined more by conversation than celebrity. At the time, neither could have imagined that a brief professional encounter inside a radio studio would quietly mark the beginning of a life-altering connection.
2016–2017 — A Message, a Flight, and the First Real Test
After that initial meeting, contact continued in the most modern of ways: a direct message on social media. What started as a simple exchange soon gained emotional depth. Thomas made the first bold move, flying to Vancouver to see Cattrall in person. It was a leap of faith that transformed curiosity into certainty, turning cautious interest into the foundations of a committed relationship.
2017–2020 — Choosing Privacy Over Exposure
As their bond deepened, the couple made a deliberate decision to remain outside the machinery of celebrity coverage. Cattrall, long accustomed to public scrutiny, spoke discreetly about Thomas as a man with sharp wit, emotional intelligence, and a grounding presence. Their relationship unfolded quietly, anchored in shared values, humor, and an unusual level of ease for someone whose life had so often played out in headlines.
Russell Thomas and Kim Cattrall attend The Fashion Awards 2025. (Source: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images for BFC)
2020–2022 — A Life Between Cities and Silence
During these years, their partnership matured across borders. Their time was divided between London, New York, and Vancouver Island — places that mirrored the balance they had found between public careers and private life. Cattrall often referred to her Canadian home as a refuge, a personal sanctuary that reflected the calm and stability she found with Thomas away from the relentless tempo of the entertainment industry.
2023–2025 — Nearly a Decade of Quiet Commitment
By the mid-2020s, Cattrall acknowledged that nearly ten years had passed since their connection began. While many celebrity romances burn brightly and briefly, theirs endured with steady consistency. Without spectacle or public declarations, the relationship became defined by longevity, mutual respect, and emotional companionship rather than headlines.
December 2025 — A Subtle Public Signal
Just days before their wedding became known to the world, Cattrall and Thomas appeared together at the Fashion Awards in London. It was a rare joint public appearance, understated yet quietly symbolic. At the time, few suspected that behind the scenes, the couple was preparing for one of the most meaningful steps of their shared life.
Russell Thomas and Kim Cattrall attend Variety’s 2022 Power Of Women: New York Event. (Source: Mike Coppola/Getty Images for Variety)
December 4, 2025 — A Wedding Built on Intimacy
The couple married in a private ceremony at Chelsea Old Town Hall in London, surrounded by only a small circle of family and close friends. The event reflected the same values that shaped their relationship — elegance without excess, intimacy over spectacle. Cattrall wore a minimalist Dior suit styled by Patricia Field, complemented by Cornelia James gloves and a Philip Treacy hat, while Thomas chose a tailored Richard James suit. Every detail spoke of personal meaning rather than performance.
December 5, 2025 — When the Private Becomes Public
The following day, news of the marriage quietly reached the public. There was no grand announcement, no staged reveal — just confirmation of what had taken nearly a decade to build. The love story of Kim Cattrall and Russell Thomas entered a new chapter not with fireworks, but with the same quiet certainty that had defined it from the beginning.
