Kelly Macdonald is back on our screens in HBO's new series, Lanterns, an eight-part superhero drama set in the DC Universe. The Scottish actress plays Sheriff Kerry in the anticipated new show, which follows two intergalactic cops as they investigate a murder in a small town in Nebraska.
The 50-year-old boasts an impressive TV and film career, with credits including Line of Duty, Operation Mincemeat, Trainspotting and Dept. Q. But did you know that her ex-husband is also a famous face? Keep reading to find out more about Kelly's home life…
© John Johnson/HBO MaxKelly Macdonald's famous ex-husband
Kelly was married to Scottish musician Douglas Payne, the bassist in the rock band Travis, for 14 years.
© Brad Barket/Getty ImagesThe pair's split was confirmed in September 2017 by publicist Craig Bankey, who said that while the former couple would have preferred to keep the information private, they were "united in parenting their two children".
In a recent interview with The Times, Kelly kept her lips sealed when asked about her relationship status. "I'm going to say bugger off, but I don't mean it in a horrible way," she said.
Kelly Macdonald's two sons
Kelly and Douglas, 53, share two sons, Freddie, 17, and Theodore, 12.
Kelly lives in her hometown of Glasgow, having returned to her roots after spending a few years living in London. Sharing an insight into her life off-camera, Kelly previously told The Guardian: "I'm surrounded by boys and animals. I have a very low-key life, it suits me."
Reflecting on the challenges of being a working mum, the actress revealed that "the guilt never gets easier".
© Photo: BBC"I think that's just a working mum thing – you never feel like you're doing either thing as well as you should be," explained the Trainspotting star. "They understand what I'm doing and where I am, and we've got technology at least, so we can see each other's faces."
Lanterns is available on HBO Max and NOW.
