Tom Hollander's 'Sex Thimble' Ties the Knot: The Domestic Bliss of Actor and Designer Fran Hickman

SHOCK MARRIAGE! Tom Hollander, 58, Finally Ties the Knot with Fiancée Fran Hickman after Years of On-Again, Off-Again Romance

It's been a long and winding road for Bafta-winning actor Tom Hollander, but finally, at the ripe age of 58, he has settled down and become a married man. The news has left fans and friends stunned as they were not aware that the actor had secretly tied the knot with his 41-year-old fiancée Fran Hickman.

According to eyewitnesses, the couple was spotted on the morning after Tom's 58th birthday, proudly wearing gold bands on their wedding ring fingers as they loaded a pram into their car outside Claridge's in Mayfair. The adorable scene was like something straight out of a rom-com, with Tom and Fran beaming at each other as they prepared to leave London after an apparent short break.

Their son, who is just two years old, was also seen accompanying them on the outing, further solidifying their commitment to family life. But what's really fascinating about this news is that it comes 20 years into their on-again, off-again romance. Tom and Fran first met in the early 2000s, but it wasn't until they rekindled their relationship during the pandemic that things got serious.

Their love story has been a rollercoaster ride of break-ups and make-ups, with an initial engagement being called off in 2010. But after a chance dinner date at Scott's in Mayfair, Fran moved into Tom's £2 million West London flat, and it seems she never left! Insiders claim that she is "smitten" with the actor, who has been open about his struggles to balance work and family life.

Tom's friends have spoken out about their relationship, saying that Fran has brought a sense of calm and stability into Tom's life. But what really gets our attention is Tom's rather...unconventional love life. Before rekindling things with Fran, he had a string of high-profile relationships, including one with Jemima Goldsmith, the 51-year-old ex-wife of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan.

In an earlier interview, Tom revealed that his love life has been a series of "mistakes" and "missed opportunities." He also gave us a glimpse into his private world when he wrote about waking up at 3 or 4 am to use the loo – talk about relatable! His candid insights into his daily struggles have won him many fans, but it seems that with Fran by his side, he's finally found someone who can put up with all that.

So what does this mean for Tom's future? With a new wife and young son in tow, it's likely that we'll see more of the actor on family-friendly projects. He's already set to star in Sky Atlantic's eight-part thriller The Iris Affair later this year, but we can't help but wonder if Fran will make an appearance alongside him.

When asked for comment about their marriage, a spokesman for Tom declined to say anything, fueling our curiosity even further. As it stands, one thing is certain – Tom Hollander has finally found his perfect match in Fran Hickman, and we couldn't be happier for the couple!