They say, ''behind every successful man there is a woman.'' Peter Capaldi and his wife Elaine Collins are the best examples.
Peter Capaldi and Elaine Collins are one of the strongest couples in Hollywood. Married for over 26 years, but the love between the couple has still not changed. Elaine Collins always supported her husband, even when had no money and jobs. They are now living happily together with their children.
Details On Peter Capaldi and Elaine Collins' Married life and Children
Fifty-nine years old Scottish actor Peter Capaldi and his wife Elaine Collins are married for over 26 years by now. According to some sources, the Doctor Who star first met his wife Elaine Collins in 1983 during a touring production for the Paines Plough Theatre Company.
Peter Capaldi and Elaine Collins
After a couple of drinks on the show’s first night, Capaldi and Collins expressed love for each other. And rest is history! Capaldi and Collins got married in 1991.
According to a source, Peter Capaldi and Elaine Collins exchanged vows in a lavish ceremony at Country Club Hotel in Strathblane, Stirlingshire in front of friends and close relatives.
Peter Capaldi and Elaine Collins with their daughter
Peter Capaldi and his wife Elaine Collins are living happily married for over 26 years, and they are blessed with a daughter, Cecily Capaldi.
Elaine Collins Supporting Peter Capaldi
Peter Capaldi and Elaine Collins share one of the strongest relationships in Hollywood. In an interview back in 2013, Capaldi who rose to fame after being cast in the hit series Doctor Who revealed that he lived through a big economic crisis for many years and life was hard for him and his wife and daughter.
Elaine Collins and Peter Capaldi
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The actor also admitted that he even sold his house. He said:
“When I first got Tucker, I was on the verge of giving up acting because the business is so fickle. One year was so bad for me and my wife that we were going to have to sell our house until Elaine decided to change career and earn some money."
However, his wife Elaine Collins was there for him during his bad times and supported him.
“I don’t think I would have the career I’ve had if it wasn’t for her support.”
Peter Capaldi sure feels lucky to have found the lovely and supportive Elaine Collins as his wife.
Peter Capaldi Quick Facts
- Peter Capaldi's birth was born as Peter Dougan Capaldi.
- He was born on 14 April 1958, in Glasgow, Scotland.
- He is the son of Nancy (née Soutar) and Gerald John Capaldi.
- His birth sign is Aries.
- He attended the Glasgow School of Art.
- During his school life, he was the lead singer and guitarist of a punk rock band called The Dreamboys.
- Capaldi won an Academy Award for Best Live Short Action Short Film in 1994.
- He also won BAFTA Award for Best Short Film for Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life as a director.
