FELICIA ENGIMANN
Cosmopolitan Germany
LOVE LIFE
ALEX KINGSTON
The daughter of a German and a
Brits went to the Actors in London
And celebrated successes with the
Royal Shakespeare Company. In the first
She was married to actor Ralph
Fiennes is married. Made her cinema debut
Kingston ’89 in ,The Cook, the Thief,
his wife and her lover”. Since ’94
as Dr. Corday, she is one of the main-
roll in ,Emergency Room”. The new
Season runs from 3.9. on ProSieben
“I FEEL BLESSED!”
FAMILY BLISS INSTEAD OF GLAMOUR: “ER” STAR ALEX KINGSTON, 39, HAS FOUND HER HAPPINESS WITH A GERMAN
sometimes even in a sushi bar in L.A.: When
Alex Kingston met Munich journalist Florian Härtel there four years ago, she knew immediately: He is the one! Today, the two are married, living with their one-and-a-half-year-old daughter Salome and two dogs in the mountains of Hollywood.
How did you meet your husband?
On a blind date. A friend from England told me she had met someone who was a-catch would be perfect for me. I was curious about that.
Where did they meet?
On a blind date. A friend from England told me she had met someone who was just perfect for me. I was curious.
Where did you meet?
In a sushi bar. He first amazed me and then won my heart. I don’t know if all Germans are like that, but I love Florian’s openness. Many English men are very
reserved when it comes to feelings. German men are generally considered conservative. I never thought I would marry a German either. But he’s not really German, he’s Bavarian. Bavarians are much more relaxed. But they still maintain their traditions. My husband, for example, likes to wear traditional Bavarian clothing. I bought myself a red leather dirndl and find it amusing to be admired in it.
In which language do you argue with your husband?
I only argue in English. Because the vocabulary in German is not sufficient.
You are a famous actress, your husband at home with the child – does this strain your relationship?
Initially, it was difficult for him when the shooting schedule disrupted our private plans again. But as a journalist, he also knows the other side of the red carpet and can understand my strong need for privacy. As a family, we are actually very boring – we prefer going to the mountains rather than fancy bars.
Child, husband, house, dogs – was this your dream?
Yes, that’s exactly what I wanted. I even want to have a much larger family. Maybe it will work out with a second child. I am fortunate to be able to work despite having a family. My husband is a stay-at-home dad and takes care of our daughter when I’m filming. I feel truly blessed at the moment – these are the happiest years of my life. I couldn’t have dreamed of anything better.
What has become of your love for the theater?
I miss the theater terribly. I am an actress by passion and have chosen this profession to be on stage. As a character actress, I will definitely return to the stage.
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