Guy Ritchie, a renowned British filmmaker, initially gained fame for his crime comedies that explored London’s criminal underworld, such as “Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels,” “Snatch,” and “RocknRolla.” In recent years, he has transitioned to high-budget blockbusters like “Sherlock Holmes,” “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,” “King Arthur: Legend of the Sword,” and “Aladdin.”

Born in 1968 in Hatfield, England, Ritchie’s early life was marked by his parents’ separation when he was five. His father, a high-ranking executive at an advertising firm, remarried a model and baroness. Ritchie’s mother, on the other hand, married a baronet and moved into a historic estate.

During his teenage years, Ritchie struggled with dyslexia and left a specialized school. Inspired by the film “Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid,” he developed a passion for filmmaking. This passion led him to a film studio, where he started as a courier. Disdaining higher education, Ritchie focused on creating vibrant and original cinematic works.

Ritchie, who maintains a robust physique through Brazilian jiu-jitsu training, is a dedicated martial artist. In 2015, he earned a black belt from Renzo Gracie. In his downtime, Ritchie enjoys fishing. His introduction to Madonna came through a mutual friend, musician Sting. The couple married in a private Scottish-themed ceremony in 2000.

Their son, Rocco, was born in 2001. However, by 2008, Guy and Madonna decided to part ways due to differing life priorities.

Ritchie later described their marriage as a “circus act.” The divorce enriched Ritchie financially, and in spring 2009, he met model Jacqui Ainsley. Their union produced three children.

Their wedding was a private affair, attended by close family, including Ritchie’s son with Madonna.