Everything about the actor's big famous family

Ralph Fiennes and his siblings Joseph, Martha, Magnus, Sophie, Jacob and Michael come from a family full of creativity.

The acclaimed English actor, known for his roles in films such as Schindler's List, The English Patient and the Harry Potter series, comes from a family with great artistic talent. Ralph is one of seven siblings, each of whom has gone their own way.

Ralph's parents, photographer Mark Fiennes and writer/painter Jennifer Lash, raised a family that valued creativity and self-expression.

Like Ralph, his brother Joseph Fiennes also made a name for himself as an actor, especially known for his roles in Shakespeare in Love and the Hulu series The Handmaid's TaleSisters Martha and Sophie have pursued careers as directors, with Martha contributing to films such as Onegin And Chromophobiaand Sophie made significant contributions to documentary film.

Magnus Fiennes is a composer and record producer whose work spans various musical genres. Jacob Fiennes and Michael Emery have chosen paths outside the entertainment industry. Jacob works as a conservationist and farmer and Michael as an archaeologist.

Ralph spoke warmly of his family, attributing much of his artistic sensibility to their shared creative upbringing. Martha even enlightened him about the Harry Potter series before the actor took on his role as Lord Voldemort. In an interview with GQ In April 2019, Ralph admitted that he had “no idea” who the character was – or what its significance was. “When it was first suggested to me, I wasn't really aware of it.”

From their childhood to their current personal endeavors, here's everything you need to know about Ralph Fiennes' siblings: Joseph, Martha, Magnus, Sophie, Jacob and Michael.

They grew up mainly in Suffolk, England

The Fiennes family grew up in an ever-changing environment and moved 14 times over the course of many years. Their moves took them through different parts of Suffolk, Ireland, Wiltshire and London. According to an interview with The GuardianThe nomadic lifestyle was mainly driven by her father Mark, who took on various jobs to support the family.

Ralph emphasized how his childhood prepared him for an acting career that required constant travel. “I'm in one place as long as the job requires me to be,” he told the outlet.

The frequent moves were often due to financial problems. Ralph remembers the constant worries and discussions about money. “We all remember as children being told that we had no money, that we had to sell it, that there would be no presents for Christmas,” he recalls.

Despite the challenges, he mentioned that their household was always full of love and creativity.

They all work in a creative field

The siblings have all found work in various creative fields, thanks in part to their imaginative upbringing. Ralph is a renowned actor, known for roles in films such as The menu And The KingsmanHis brother Joseph is also an actor and became famous for his role as Commander Fred Waterford in The Handmaid's Tale.

The younger sister Sophie is a film director and producer and is known for projects such as The cinema guide for perverts and other documentaries. Martha is also a director and has made films such as Onegin, which she worked on together with some of her siblings. Magnus is now a composer and record producer and has worked with several renowned artists.

Jacob and Michael have chosen different paths – Jacob is a conservationist and Michael is an archaeologist. According to The GuardianJacob had previously stated that “[his] My mother's amazing ability was to encourage six very different individuals to express themselves in whatever way seemed appropriate to them.”

Martha, Magnus, Joseph and Jacob are married and have children

Four of the Fiennes siblings are married and have families of their own. Martha is married to George Tiffin, a cinematographer and writer, and they have three children together, Titan, Hero and Mercy. Their son Hero has followed in the family's acting footsteps, gaining recognition for his role as a young Tom Riddle in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and as Hardin Scott in After film series.

Regarding his role in the famous fantasy films, Hero said: “It was cool, it felt more like a one-off, fun experience than a possible career choice when I did it… The days off school convinced me more than anything else.” The couple's daughter, Mercy, also has notable acting credits, appearing alongside Keira Knightley in The Duchess.

Magnus is married to Maya Fiennes, a well-known yoga teacher and composer, and they have two daughters together, Shanti and Celeste. Joseph is married to Maria Dolores Dieguez, a Swiss model. They married in 2009 and have since had two daughters, Isabel and Sam.

Jacob Fiennes is married to Melanie Plaice and they have two children together, Nathaniel and Teale.

Ralph's siblings support him on red carpets

All of Ralph’s siblings were at the premiere of The White Crow In 2019, a film was made, directed by the star.

Sophie and Ralph have attended several film festivals together over the years, while Magnus and Joseph often accompany their siblings to important industry events and red carpets.

Joseph is constantly confused with Ralph

Joseph said he was sometimes mistaken for Ralph, which happened repeatedly throughout his career.

When asked if he and his brother are often confused in an episode of Live with Kelly and Ryan, Joseph said this happens “occasionally.”

Four of the siblings worked together on a project

Four of the Fiennes siblings worked together on the 1999 film Oneginan adaptation of Alexander Pushkin's novel from 1833 Eugene Onegin. This film was Martha's directorial debut and Ralph played the lead role. Magnus composed the score and her sister Sophie appeared in a supporting role, making the film a true family affair.

In an interview in 2000 with IndieWireMartha shared her experiences with Ralph and described him as “great to work with.”

She emphasized his intelligence and willingness to experiment with different settings, saying: “It's a completely living thing, right up to the end. It's fascinating.”

Magnus has worked with celebrities such as Shakira and the Spice Girls

Magnus has had an impressive career in music and entertainment and has worked with some notable artists, according to his website. He has composed for popular BBC dramas such as Hectic, Murphy's Law And Death in Paradise, and composed music for films such as Johnny English And The next best thing.

As for the music industry, Magnus has worked with legendary artists such as Shakira, The Spice Girls, Seal, Pulp and Tom Jones.

His portfolio also includes ambitious projects such as the music-driven BBC animation series Freefonix, and collaborations with his sister Martha on digital art platforms such as SLOimage.