If you’ve seen one Daisy Ridley headline in the past year — about a Star Wars return, a secret wedding, or a health diagnosis — you’ve wondered which parts are actually true. Ridley has spent a decade balancing two very different roles: the blockbuster hero who made her famous, and the private Londoner who’d rather let her work do the talking. Her August 2024 disclosure of a Graves’ disease diagnosis added a health chapter to a story that also includes a reported marriage to actor Tom Bateman. Here’s what’s verified, what’s fuzzy, and what’s next.
Born: 10 April 1992 ·
Known for: Rey in Star Wars sequel trilogy ·
Partner: Tom Bateman (reported married) ·
Diagnosis: Graves’ disease ·
Instagram: @daisyridley (569K followers)
Quick snapshot
- Born 10 April 1992 in London, England (IMDb (actor database))
- Played Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy (Wikipedia (encyclopedia))
- Publicly disclosed Graves’ disease in August 2024 (People (celebrity news outlet))
- Whether Ridley and Tom Bateman have legally married — reported, not officially confirmed (ELLE (fashion and culture magazine))
- Exact date of the reported ceremony (ELLE (fashion and culture magazine))
- Whether they have children (no public records as of 2025) (Glamour (women’s lifestyle magazine))
- Precise net worth figures (ELLE (fashion and culture magazine))
- : diagnosed with Graves’ disease (NBC News (US broadcaster))
- : went public with the diagnosis (ABC News (US network news))
- Ridley is set to return as Rey in an upcoming Star Wars film (StarWars.com (official franchise site))
- Bateman is attached to the film adaptation of The Love Hypothesis (ELLE UK (British edition of ELLE))
Eight rows, one pattern: Ridley’s public biography is unusually stable — a breakout role, a chronic-illness disclosure, and a reported marriage are the only major entries.
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Daisy Jazz Isobel Ridley |
| Date of birth | 10 April 1992 |
| Place of birth | London, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Rey in Star Wars sequel trilogy |
| Partner | Tom Bateman (reported married 2023) |
| Children | None publicly known |
Is Tom Bateman married to Daisy Ridley?
The short answer, based on the public record, is: reportedly, yes. ELLE, summarizing earlier Rolling Stone interview coverage, reported that Ridley confirmed in January 2023 that she was married (ELLE (fashion and culture magazine)). No formal wedding announcement or registry confirmation has ever been published.
The couple has treated the relationship as an off-limits topic. Glamour notes in its relationship timeline that Ridley and Bateman have kept details of their relationship private (Glamour (women’s lifestyle magazine)). The public record is visible mainly through sightings: the two were photographed together at Paris Fashion Week in 2024 and again at a Train Dreams lunch reception in London in 2025 (People (celebrity news outlet)).
Reported marriage, no official paper trail: the strongest evidence is a reported confirmation from Ridley herself — and nothing since has contradicted it.
How did Daisy Ridley meet Tom Bateman?
- Both appeared in Kenneth Branagh’s 2017 adaptation of Murder on the Orient Express — the project is widely treated as their meeting point.
- Neither actor has publicly described the moment they started dating; coverage consistently points to the set rather than a specific date.
What this means: the relationship story is a rare case where the reporting has stayed consistent for years — a quiet wedding, a quiet confirmation, and no major corrections since.
The implication: the couple has successfully maintained privacy around their marriage, which aligns with their consistent approach to off-limits topics.
What is Daisy Ridley diagnosed with?
Ridley has Graves’ disease, an autoimmune thyroid disorder. She revealed the diagnosis in a Women’s Health interview published on 6 August 2024 (People (celebrity news outlet)), and NBC News reports the diagnosis itself was made in September 2023 (NBC News (US broadcaster)).
Graves’ disease mainly affects young and middle-aged women, according to BBC News (BBC News (UK public broadcaster)). Ridley said she first noticed symptoms — hot flashes and fatigue — after finishing work on the film Magpie (Healthline (health journalism site)). She also described a racing heart rate, weight loss, and hand tremors (ABC News (US network news)).
- Ridley also has a history of endometriosis (NBC News (US broadcaster))
- She told The Telegraph in October 2024 that the medication for Graves’ disease was working well after diagnosis (The Telegraph (UK newspaper))
A franchise star disclosing an autoimmune condition does more than fill a headline: it gives a recognizable face to a disorder that mostly affects young and middle-aged women — and it turns a private medical timeline into a documented one.
The implication: the health chapter of Ridley’s biography is the most thoroughly sourced part of her recent record — a clear arc from September 2023 diagnosis to August 2024 disclosure to an October 2024 treatment update.
The pattern: Ridley’s health disclosure followed a clear narrative arc from symptom to diagnosis to treatment, all publicly documented.
What has happened to Daisy Ridley?
Ridley’s career has three public chapters. First, the breakthrough: cast as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens (released 2015), she became one of the most recognizable actors of her generation. The sequel trilogy concluded with Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker in 2019.
Second, the pivot: after Star Wars she chose smaller independent films, including Sometimes I Think About Dying and Magpie. Ridley has said she first noticed symptoms of what became a Graves’ disease diagnosis after finishing Magpie (Healthline (health journalism site)).
Smaller films don’t bring the box-office pressure of a galaxy far, far away — but they also don’t bring the same spotlight. For Ridley, the trade cut both ways: a reset as an actor, and a quieter space to deal with a new health diagnosis.
Third, the update: in August 2024 she went public with the Graves’ disease diagnosis, and she is set to return to the Star Wars franchise as Rey in an upcoming film. Cosmopolitan, in its relationship-timeline coverage, reported that Ridley named Train Dreams her favorite movie of 2025 (Cosmopolitan (entertainment magazine)) — a small window into her post-franchise taste.
The pattern: Ridley has used the post-Star Wars years to reset expectations — indie roles first, a health disclosure on her own schedule, then a return to Rey on her own terms.
Does Daisy Ridley have any children?
As of 2025, there are no public records, interviews, or verified reports indicating that Ridley and Bateman have children. Ridley has not addressed the topic publicly, and the couple’s privacy approach — documented by Glamour, which notes that they have kept relationship details private (Glamour (women’s lifestyle magazine)) — means family matters stay outside the public conversation.
- Public records: none indicate children as of late 2025
- Official statements: none from either actor
- Coverage pattern: family status is consistently described as “no publicly known children”
The catch: absence of evidence is not evidence of absence. What is certain is that the couple treats this part of life as off-limits — and the coverage reflects it.
Who is Tom Bateman?
Tom Bateman is an English actor best known internationally for Kenneth Branagh’s Murder on the Orient Express (2017), where he met Ridley (ELLE (fashion and culture magazine)). In mid-2025, Bateman was reported to have been cast in a film adaptation of The Love Hypothesis — a high-profile rom-com that will raise his profile significantly.
- Known for: Murder on the Orient Express (2017) — where he met Ridley
- Career range: screen and theatre work in British productions
- Upcoming: a film adaptation of The Love Hypothesis (reported mid-2025)
How old is Tom Bateman?
- Reported birth year: 1989
- Age as of 2025: mid-30s
- Exact birth date: not widely published or confirmed
What is Tom Bateman’s ethnicity?
- Public profiles describe him as: an English actor
- Self-disclosed details: none beyond his English background
- Verified record: no detailed ethnic family history published
Bateman has not made his ethnic background a focus of public interviews, and coverage of his career rarely touches on family origins.
Is actor Tom Bateman related to actor Jason Bateman?
No — same surname, unrelated families.
The shared last name creates a search-engine mix-up, but there is no verified report connecting the two actors or their families.
Why this matters: Bateman is building a career that will soon be his own headline — a Branagh film credit and a major rom-com adaptation give him a résumé independent of Ridley.
What this means: Bateman’s career is on an upward trajectory independent of his relationship with Ridley.
Is Keira Knightley related to Daisy Ridley?
No. Keira Knightley and Daisy Ridley are not related, despite the similar-sounding surnames. Both are English actresses who found fame in massive franchises — Ridley in Star Wars, Knightley in Pirates of the Caribbean and Pride & Prejudice — but the family connection ends there.
- Different families: no shared relatives or verified connection
- Different career peaks: Knightley broke through in the early 2000s, Ridley in the mid-2010s
- Same industry, different surnames: the resemblance is phonetic, not genetic
Name mix-ups follow a simple logic: two actors, one industry, similar syllables. It’s the same force that links Tom Bateman to Jason Bateman — and it’s almost always a coincidence.
The trade-off: for Ridley, the mix-up is harmless but persistent — a reminder that the internet’s urge to connect celebrity names is stronger than the evidence. If the only link is a last name, assume coincidence until a reputable outlet reports otherwise.
Career projects at a glance
Six projects, one pattern: Ridley’s filmography moves from franchise scale to intimate scale — and then back to Rey.
| Project | Year / window | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Star Wars: The Force Awakens | 2015 | Breakthrough role as Rey |
| Murder on the Orient Express | 2017 | Where she met Tom Bateman |
| Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | 2019 | Closed the sequel trilogy |
| Sometimes I Think About Dying | Post-Star Wars | Independent drama role |
| Magpie | Post-Star Wars | Graves’ symptoms emerged after filming wrapped |
| Train Dreams | 2025 | Ridley reportedly called it her favorite film of 2025 (Cosmopolitan (entertainment magazine)) |
The takeaway: the detour into smaller films gave Ridley room to reset expectations before the announced return to Rey.
Key dates in Daisy Ridley’s life
Eight dates, one pattern: the professional milestones are documented, while the personal milestones are marked by what remains unconfirmed.
| Date / period | Event |
|---|---|
| Born in London, England | |
| Began professional acting career | |
| Cast as Rey in Star Wars: The Force Awakens | |
| The Force Awakens released; became a global star | |
| Co-starred with Tom Bateman in Murder on the Orient Express | |
| Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker released | |
| Reports placed the couple’s private wedding around this period; Ridley reportedly confirmed the marriage in January 2023 | |
| Publicly revealed Graves’ disease diagnosis in the Women’s Health interview (ABC News (US network news)) |
What this means: through 2019 the public record reads like a standard filmography; after that, the major personal entries are reported rather than officially confirmed.
Confirmed facts vs. open questions
One list is the verified record; the other is where the reporting still has gaps.
Confirmed facts
- Born 10 April 1992 in London (IMDb (actor database))
- Played Rey in the Star Wars sequel trilogy (2015–2019) (Wikipedia (encyclopedia))
- Appeared with Tom Bateman in Murder on the Orient Express (2017) (ELLE (fashion and culture magazine))
- Disclosed Graves’ disease publicly after a September 2023 diagnosis (People (celebrity news outlet))
What’s unclear
- Legal marital status with Tom Bateman — reported, not officially confirmed (ELLE (fashion and culture magazine))
- Exact date of the reported wedding (ELLE (fashion and culture magazine))
- Whether they have children — no public records as of 2025 (Glamour (women’s lifestyle magazine))
- Precise net worth figures
- When the couple began dating (ELLE UK (British edition of ELLE))
- Tom Bateman’s exact birth date — 1989 is reported, not confirmed (IMDb (actor database))
Why this matters: in a celebrity ecosystem where unverified gossip becomes headlines, the Ridley-Bateman story keeps a clear line between documented fact and journalists’ best information.
Ridley on health, career, and privacy
Three statements capture the public record: one about the diagnosis, one about treatment, one about privacy.
Ridley said the diagnosis brought relief after uncertainty about her symptoms.
— Daisy Ridley, reported by BBC News (UK public broadcaster)
Ridley said the medication for Graves’ disease was working well after diagnosis.
— Daisy Ridley, reported by The Telegraph (UK newspaper)
They have kept details of their relationship private.
— Glamour (women’s lifestyle magazine)
The pattern: Ridley speaks when she chooses — the health disclosure was deliberate, the treatment update followed in a later interview, and the relationship stays out of the transcript entirely.
Where things stand
Daisy Ridley has managed a rare feat: global fame without a constantly updated public diary. The verified record is compact — a Star Wars breakthrough, an autoimmune diagnosis disclosed on her own schedule, and a reported marriage she has never felt the need to clarify publicly. For entertainment journalists and fan accounts tracking the couple, the choice is clear: publish from the verified record — the health disclosure, the reported marriage, the film announcements — or fill the gaps with speculation the couple has never invited. The next Daisy Ridley headline will be news or noise depending on which one wins.
Frequently asked questions
What is Daisy Ridley’s net worth?
Precise net worth figures are not part of the verified public record. Published estimates vary widely and should be treated as speculative.
How tall is Daisy Ridley?
Ridley’s height has not been officially published; database listings vary and are not independently verified.
How old is Daisy Ridley?
Born 10 April 1992, Ridley turned 33 in 2025.
Does Daisy Ridley have an Instagram account?
Yes — @daisyridley (official Instagram), with roughly 569,000 followers per the most recent public data available.
What is Daisy Ridley’s best movie besides Star Wars?
There’s no verified answer to a subjective question, but the two films most discussed in recent coverage are Sometimes I Think About Dying and Magpie. Magpie matters in her biography because Ridley has said her Graves’ disease symptoms emerged after filming wrapped (Healthline (health journalism site)).
Is Daisy Ridley returning as Rey?
Yes — Ridley is set to return as Rey in an upcoming Star Wars film. Plot details and a release date have not been widely confirmed.
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Oliver Jack Carter Cooper is a staff writer for EveningLedger.uk, covering UK news, politics, business and culture. He works under Editor-in-Chief Edward Langley and Managing Editor Charlotte Reeves, following the newsroom standards for sourcing, verification and fact-checking set out in our editorial policies.