Age, Biography, and Wiki
Rose Leslie was born into a family with a rich historical background; her parents own the 12th-century Warthill Castle in Aberdeenshire. She comes from a family where the title of the earl is held by her father, Sebastian Arbuthnot-Leslie. Leslie's early life was steeped in the historical and cultural heritage of Scotland, which might have influenced her interest in the arts.
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| Date of Birth | 9 February 1987 |
| Age | 38 Years |
| Birth Place | Aberdeen, Scotland |
| Horoscope | Aquarius |
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Height, Weight & Measurements
- Height: Approximately 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
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- Measurements: Not publicly disclosed
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Dating & Relationship Status
Rose Leslie married her co-star from Game of Thrones, Kit Harington, in 2018. The couple has been together since they met on the set of the series.
Rose Eleanor Arbuthnot-Leslie (born 9 February 1987) is a Scottish actress. She portrayed Gwen Dawson in the ITV drama series Downton Abbey and Ygritte in the HBO fantasy series Game of Thrones. She played Maia Rindell in three seasons of the CBS All Access legal and political drama The Good Fight and starred as Clare Abshire in HBO's The Time Traveler's Wife.
Her father, Sebastian Arbuthnot-Leslie, is the Chieftain of the Aberdeenshire branch of the Scottish Clan Leslie. Her mother is Candida Mary Sibyl "Candy" Leslie (née Weld) of Clan Fraser of Lovat, whose maternal great-grandfather was Simon Fraser, 13th Lord Lovat and a descendant of King Charles II. Through her mother, Leslie is a great-great-granddaughter of Frederick Weld, the sixth prime minister of New Zealand and, through her father, she is a great-great-granddaughter of Don Guillermo Landa y Escandón, who served as governor of Mexico City. Leslie's ancestors include Ambrose Lisle March Phillipps De Lisle, politician Charles March-Phillipps and MP James Grimston, 3rd Earl of Verulam. Her family currently lives at the 12th-century Wardhill Castle in Old Rayne.
In 2016, Leslie was cast in The Good Fight, a CBS All Access legal drama and spin off of The Good Wife. She plays Maia Rindell, a young lawyer who just passed the bar exam and whose family is involved in a financial scam, destroying her reputation. The first episode aired in February 2017. In July 2019, it was revealed that Leslie would not return for the show's fourth season.
In February 2021, Leslie was cast in HBO's The Time Traveler's Wife TV series based on the novel by Audrey Niffenegger, starring as Clare Abshire alongside Theo James as Henry DeTamble.
In 2011, Leslie began dating Kit Harington, who played her love interest, Jon Snow, in Game of Thrones. They married on 23 June 2018. In September 2020, Leslie posed for a magazine photo shoot while visibly pregnant. In February 2023, Harington announced that they were expecting their second child. In July 2023, the couple confirmed the birth of their daughter.
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| Husband | Kit Harington (m. 23 June 2018) |
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Rose Leslie's net worth is estimated to be around $4 million, primarily earned from her successful acting career in film and television. Her notable roles in Game of Thrones and Downton Abbey have significantly contributed to her wealth.
Career, Business, and Investments
Rose Leslie graduated from the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) in 2008. She began her acting career with the 2009 TV series documentary Banged Up Abroad. Her breakthrough role came in 2010 when she played Gwen Dawson in Downton Abbey. However, her most iconic role was as Ygritte in the HBO series Game of Thrones, which earned her a nomination for a Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series.
Beyond these roles, Leslie has appeared in films like Now Is Good and Honeymoon and TV series such as Case Histories, Vera, Blandings, and Utopia. She also won a BAFTA Scotland Award in 2009 for her performance in New Town.
Social Network
Rose Leslie maintains a discreet presence on social media platforms, preferring to keep her personal life private. However, she is often covered by media outlets for her public appearances and roles.
Education
- London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA): Graduated in 2008.
With her versatile acting career and personal life, Rose Leslie continues to captivate audiences worldwide while maintaining a private yet intriguing persona.
She was first educated at Rayne North School in Aberdeenshire. At 10, she went to Ermitage International School in Maisons-Laffitte, France, where her family lived for 3 years. Upon their return to the UK, from 2000 to 2005, she was sent to Millfield, a boarding school in Street, Somerset, before spending three years at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. She won a BASSC certificate in stage combat and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in 2008.
