The actor who portrayed Dr. Watson in the iconic adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes saga turned out to be less of a one-woman man in real life than his on-screen counterpart. Martin Freeman was in a relationship with British actress Amanda Abbington for a solid 16 years. However, in 2016, news broke that the couple had split.

Not even years of shared life and two children could keep the actors together. Amanda has since married her long-time friend, Jonathan Goodwin. Meanwhile, Martin recently introduced a new love interest, and his choice is sure to have surprised his former partner.

Martin is now dating French actress Rachel Mariam, a stunning beauty who has yet to land major roles like Martin has. According to insiders, the couple has been together for nearly four years. Initially, Martin was hesitant to make their relationship public. With a 21-year age gap between them, Freeman didn’t expect to receive support from his fans. However, their sweet public interactions have melted the hearts of many admirers.

The couple now lives together in London. Rachel is working in television and exploring opportunities as a producer. Moreover, she’s known for her impeccable fashion sense. Followers on social media closely watch her effortless yet elegant looks as she poses for her blog.