From the richest heirs to Russian models: the secret novels of Benedict Cumberbatch

Today, July 19, celebrates the birthday of Benedict Cumberbatch, the main Sherlock Holmes of our time. And if you think that the actor has always been a conservative gentleman who lived a predictably honest life, then you are deeply mistaken. Before settling down and marrying Sophie Hunter in 2015, he did not deny himself stormy romances and brilliant intrigues as Britain’s main bachelor. What beauties were there in the “performance” of the star woman man? We tell in our material.

Anna Jones, designer

we met in 2011-2012

Benedict went to the British fashion designer after breaking up with Olivia Poolet, his first serious girlfriend, whom he met for 10 years. However, Anna could not tame Cumberbatch for long, a year later the couple broke up. Rumor has it that due to the abrasiveness and scrupulousness of the actor in everything. His half-sister said: “You must be a very intelligent and well-read woman to please Benedict.” Apparently, Anna Jones lacked these qualities.

Lydia Hearst, heir to the Hearst Corporation empire

We met in March 2012

Now she was the model and part-time heir to the multi-million-dollar media company Hearst Corporation, which was a truly profitable party for the actress, the owner of such large publications as Cosmopolitan, Esquire, Harper’s Bazaar and others. Rumor has it that the couple met at a party in London. Cumberbatch was at the peak of his popularity thanks to the victory of Sherlock, and the socialite dog-girl dreamed of meeting him. However, this relationship did not last long. Already in October, the media attributed exactly another novel to the actress. With whom? – Read the next paragraph.

Lara Pulve, actress

met in May 2012

There isn’t a Sherlock fan (especially a woman) who doesn’t love the Irene Adler series. This is by far the most popular episode in show history. And, of course, after the release, they began to talk about the passions between the actors in full swing, not only on the set. True, the stars themselves did not confirm these rumors, but … they did not deny them either!

Ekaterina Elizarova, model

September 2012 – We met in July 2013

It was impossible not to be jealous of our compatriot! A girl from Saratov fell in love with the most enviable single woman in England. The couple were first seen together in September 2012 at a charity dinner organized by Natalia Vodianova and the Naked Heart Foundation in London. Then they began to appear more and more in public: either in the Russian restaurant Mari Vanna, or for a walk in the park. And in June, paparazzi footage of a Russian model and a British actor kissing on the beach of Ibiza went viral on the Network. According to rumors, the couple came to the famous resort for the wedding of their mutual friend. The stars had a great time together, had fun, kissed and even sunbathed very romantically on the same chaise longue. However, a few days later, Cumberbatch publicly denied the rumors about their relationship. What a cold man!

Charlotte Asprey, actress

We met in July 2013

Perhaps one of Cumberbatch’s shortest novels. Apparently, after breaking up with Katya, he tried to forget himself in the arms of a woman and within a few days found solace in the person of his colleague Charlotte Asprey. The couple celebrated the actor’s 37th birthday together at the closed Cirque le Soir club in London and are said to have left the celebration hand in hand. True, apparently, this novel remained at the level of an easy relationship.

Dakota Johnson, actress

met in 2014

The actors, who came together at the Met Gala in New York, were seen together for lunch the next day. Rumor has it that the stars went on a few more dates, but something went wrong and the relationship did not last. And soon the loving Benedict met the “woman of his life” actress and director Sophie Hunter, and there was a no less enviable stellar single.