Matthew Horne is extremely private when it comes to his family. The actor – who is signed on for the upcoming Gavin and Stacey Christmas special – is married to Celina Bassili, with whom he’s welcomed a son.
After tying the knot in 2012, the couple were confirmed to be parents after heading on an outing with their little one in London, much to the surprise of fans.
While the TV star rarely talks about his home life, it’s known that Matthew and Celina started dating in 2019, months after the 46-year-old had split from his ex-fiancée and Casualty star, Evelyn Hoskins.
Matthew and Celina married in a secret wedding held at a 1930s mansion in the bride’s native Norway. Posting photos from their big day on Instagram, Celina gave fans a glimpse of their 2021 nuptials.
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Opting for an ivory satin gown with dramatic sleeves, the bride accessorised with a rustic flower crown and a floor-length veil. As for the groom, Matthew sported a tailored black suit pinned with a cluster of flowers.
In September 2023, Celina posted a carousel of unseen snaps from her wedding to Matthew. “2 years love you @mathewfhorne” she captioned them. In just four months time, the duo will mark their third anniversary.
According to Celina’s Instagram bio, she’s typically based between London and Norway, so we imagine the couple splits their time between the two.
In a new interview with Fabric, Matthew reflected on his life in the city. “I love living in London; I live in the Barbican, and that’s somewhere I have lived for a long, long time. Over two decades,” he began.
“I adore it here – when I first moved down to London from Nottingham it was my dream place to live, and it took me a while to get here, but I managed it, and I love it here. I feel blessed every day waking up here; it’s what London is about for me – the actual City of London, the old London.”
While Matthew is more focused on his theatre career these days, the father-of-one has returned for the Gavin and Stacey Christmas special, which will air on December 25. Earlier this year, the star returned to Wales, where he was spotted shooting with his beloved co-stars. It’s unclear if Celina and their son travelled with him, but he certainly enjoyed a trip down memory lane, posting photos from Cardiff and Barry Island.
A talented set designer, Celina has a lot going on in her line of work too. Among her impressive portfolio, the mum-of-one worked on a Grazia cover shoot with Saltburn star Rosamund Pike in 2023. The year before, Celina had collaborated on another impressive shoot, this time with Riverdale’s Camila Mendes for In Style.
Celina has also been known to work on sets for short films, including 2023’s Everybody Dies… Sometimes starring Tanya Reynolds and her very own husband, Matthew. We bet they had a blast on set together!
