STRICTLY Come Dancing star Alex Kingston opened up about her heartache after two failed adoptions.
The actress, 62, who starred in ER and Doctor Who, has been married three times.
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Alex wed her television producer husband Jonathan Stamp back in 2015.
Previously, she had tied the knot with fellow actor Ralph Fiennes and German journalist Florian Haertel.
As her Strictly journey begins, Alex reflected on two failed adoptions while married to Florian.
The former couple welcomed their biological daughter Salome in 2001, but they split in 2009.
Alex told The Times: “The second marriage was a success up to a point.
“I think that trying to have more children through in vitro … and then we went through the adoption process twice and had two spectacular fails.”
Asked whether the birth mothers had changed their minds, Alex answered: “Yes, sort of.
“Sort of took the money and ran. I think that really took its toll.
“But the man that I’m married to now is the right man for me.”
Alex and Oscar nominee Ralph were together for a decade before marrying in 1993 and divorcing in 1997.
Ahead of the official announcement, The Sun revealed last month that Alex had signed up for Strictly.
A source said at the time: “Bosses are delighted to have snapped up Alex.
“She’s a real talent and will add a lot.
“It’s always exciting to have a prestigious actress on the cast.
Strictly Come Dance 2025 lineup
Strictly Come Dancing news and the latest line up
- Nitro from Gladiators will be showing off his dance moves on this year’s show.
- Doctor Who and ER star Alex Kingston has signed up.
- Chris Robshaw, former Harlequins and England rugby captain.
- Eastenders actress Suki Panesar, has moved from Walford to the ballroom.
- Neighbours legend Stefan Dennis has been confirmed.
- George Clarke, a YouTube star, joins Strictly.
- Dani Dyer pulled out with injury and has been replaced by Love Island winner Amber Davies.
- La Voix is the first drag star to join the main series
- Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink swaps is football boots for dancing shoes.
- Ellie Goldstein became the first contestant with Down’s Syndrome to take part.
- Thomas Skinner is swapping the boardroom for ballroom dancing
- I’m a Celeb winner Vicky Pattison has been announced.
- Emmerdale actor Lewis Cope was announced as the last contestant.
- Game of Thrones star Kristian Nairn pulled out of the show before the launch date over medical reasons.
“It’s the first time Alex has done a reality show of any kind, but she’s a huge fan of the show and couldn’t resist the opportunity.”
Last week’s launch show revealed she is partnered with Johannes Radebe.
Asked on The One Show if she had any “signature moves”, Alex hinted to the show’s hosts: “My hips don’t lie.”
Strictly Come Dancing airs on BBC One and iPlayer.
