Max Minghella's wife: is the actor married or single in 2025?

Max Minghella's wife: is the actor married or single in 2025?

The identity of Max Minghella's wife remains a mystery. The Handmaid's Tale actor is unmarried, but his love life has drawn attention. He has been romantically connected to Kate Mara, Elle Fanning, and Eve Hewson.

The identity of Max Minghella’s wife remains a mystery
Max on April 11, 2025 (L). Minghella on April 30, 2025 (R). Photo: @Max Minghella on Facebook (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Max is reportedly single and has never been married.
  • Minghella has dated prominent women in the entertainment industry, including Kate Mara, Elle Fanning, and Eve Hewson.
  • His last public relationship was with Elle Fanning, whom he dated from 2018 to early 2023, when the actress confirmed she was single.

Max Minghella's profile summary

Full nameMax Giorgio Choa Minghella
GenderMale
Date of birthSeptember 16, 1985
Age39 years old (as of August 2025)
Place of birthHampstead, London, United Kingdom
Current residenceLondon, United Kingdom
NationalityBritish
EthnicityMixed
Height5 feet 10 inches
Weight75 kg (approx)
FatherAnthony Minghella
MotherCarolyn Choa
SiblingsHannah Minghella
Relationship statusSingle
EducationColumbia University, St Anthony's Preparatory School and University College School in Hampstead
ProfessionActor
Net worth$3 million
Social mediaInstagramFacebook

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Who is Max Minghella's wife?

Minghella is unmarried, and there is no public documentation of his wife. However, the renowned actor has been in several relationships with high-profile women in the entertainment industry.

Max Minghella is not dating
Max Minghella on May 23, 2025. Photo: @Max Minghella on Facebook (modified by author)
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A look at Max Minghella's dating history

Although Max Minghella is not in a relationship, he has been romantically linked to several well-known women. These include:

1. Leigh Lezark

Actor Max Minghella and Leigh Lezark during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week
Actor Max Minghella and Leigh Lezark during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week at Milk Studios on September 6, 2008 in New York City. Photo by Andrew H. Walker (modified by author)
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  • Full name: Leigh Lezark
  • Date of birth: July 26, 1984
  • Age: 41 years old (as of 2025)
  • Career: DJ and actress
  • Social media: Instagram

Minghella dated Leigh Lezark from 2006 to 2009. She is known as one of the co-founders of the DJ collectives, the Misshapes.

2. Kate Mara

Actors Max Minghella and Kate Mara at Joe Fresh private dinner
Actors Max Minghella and Kate Mara at Joe Fresh private dinner at The Chateau Marmont on March 8, 2013, in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Donato Sardella (modified by author)
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  • Full name: Kate Rooney Mara
  • Date of birth: February 27, 1983
  • Age: 42 years old (as of 2025)
  • Career: Actress
  • Social media: Instagram

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Max Minghella began dating American actress Kate Mara in 2010 after they met on the set of 10 Years. They dated on and off, attending multiple red carpet events together until 2014 when an insider revealed to US Weekly that the former couple is no longer together. The insider said,

Max and Kate have broken up and gotten back together a few times over the course of their relationship, but this one looks like it's sticking. The relationship just ran its course.

Additionally, Elliot Page, a popular Canadian actor and film producer, revealed in his memoir, Pageboy, that he dated Kate Mara when she was still a couple with Max. As per an excerpt obtained by People magazine, Elliot wrote,

The first person I fell for after my heart was broken was Kate Mara. She had a boyfriend at the time, the lovely and talented Max Minghella.

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3. Elle Fanning

Max Minghella and Elle Fanning at the Global Premiere Screening of "Babylon
Max Minghella and Elle Fanning at the Global Premiere Screening of "Babylon" on December 15, 2022, in Los Angeles, California. Photo by Emma McIntyre (modified by author)
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  • Full name: Mary Elle Fanning
  • Date of birth: April 9, 1998
  • Age: 27 years old (as of 2025)
  • Career: Actress
  • Social media: Instagram

Elle Fanning and Max Minghella have been together for over four years, from 2018 to early 2023. They reportedly began dating during the set of Teen Spirit, but kept it under the covers, confirming it when they attended the 2019 Met Gala as a couple.

During an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Elle spoke highly of her then-boyfriend. She said,

I mean, we just really love working together, That was, like, very special, and he's such a good friend.

Elle Fanning and Max's last public outing was when they attended the premiere of Babylon in December 2022. Minghella's ex-girlfriend revealed being single during an interview with Harper's Bazaar UK. She said,

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But I’m a hopeless romantic. I believe in love at first sight. Call me crazy, but I believe in those things. I feel that it’s my destiny.

4. Eve Hewson

Max Minghella is single
Max Minghella on September 9, 2022 (L). Eve Hewson on June 16, 2022 (R). Photo: @maxminghella, @evehewson on Instagram (modified by author)
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  • Full name: Memphis Eve Sunny Day Iris Hewson
  • Date of birth: July 7, 1991
  • Age: 34 years old (as of 2025)
  • Career: Actress
  • Social media: Instagram

In 2020, Max was linked to Irish actress Eve Hewson. This was after they met on the set of The One and Only Ivan. However, little is known about their relationship as they kept it relatively private.

Exploring Max Minghella's age and ethnicity

Minghella, whose full name is Max Giorgio Choa Minghella (age 39 years as of August 2025), was born in Hampstead, London, on September 16, 1985. Max is British and of mixed ethnic background.

His parents are Anthony Minghella, an acclaimed Oscar-winning film director, and choreographer Carolyn Jane Choa. His father is of white ethnicity, while his mother is of mixed ethnicity with Chinese and Indian Asian ethnic backgrounds.

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Max Minghella at the Giorgio Armani fashion show
Max Minghella at the Giorgio Armani fashion show during the Milan Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 Fashion Week on June 23, 2025, in Milan, Italy. Photo by Stefania D'Alessandro (modified by author)
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Trivia

  • Max graduated from Columbia University in 2009 with a degree in history.
  • Minghella is popular for his role as Nick Blaine in the Hulu series The Handmaid's Tale.
  • In addition to acting, he made his directorial debut with the film Teen Spirit (2018), which he also wrote.
  • His sister, Hannah Minghella, is a film executive.

Summary

No one holds the title of Max Minghella's wife as of August 2025. The British actor is reportedly single. However, he has dated prominent women, including Kate Mara, Elle Fanning, and Eve Hewson.

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