They say that behind every great man is a great woman, and the Oscars night is no different. Adrien Brody — nominated for Best Actor in a Leading Performance for his role in The Brutalist — was joined at the 97th Academy Awards by fashion designer Georgina Chapman. The pair have been dating since 2021, when they hard-launched their relationship at the Tribeca Film Festival.
Many were keen to learn more about the mum-of-two's life, which includes a 14-year marriage to disgraced movie producer, Harvey Weinstein.
Here’s everything you need to know about Georgina.
Who is Georgina Chapman?
Georgina is a British fashion designer, best known for founding Marchesa in 2004 alongside friend Keren Craig, who she has known since they were students together at Chelsea College of Art and Design. She was also a regular judge on Project Runway: All Stars for seven seasons.
How old is Georgina Chapman?
The designer was born on April 14, 1976, making her 48 years old and an Aries.
Where is Georgina Chapman from?
Georgina was born in Hammersmith and raised in Richmond, London.
How long has Georgina Chapman been dating Adrien Brody?
Georgina has been dating actor Adrien Brody since 2021, but the pair first connected in 2019 after meeting through mutual friends.
The couple are suspected to be getting serious, especially given Adrien’s shoutouts to his partner during award season.
The 51-year-old actor referred to her as his 'wonderful, British, beautiful girlfriend, who's an angel,' at the BAFTAs, and at the Golden Globes said, ‘To my beautiful and amazing partner, Georgina. Your generosity of spirit, your own resilience, your immense creativity are a daily reminder of how to be. I would not be standing here before you if it wasn’t for you. There was a time not too long ago that I felt this may never be a moment afforded to me again, so thank you.
How long was Georgina Chapman married to Harvey Weinstein?
Georgina was married to film producer and convicted sex offender Harvey Weinstein from 2007 to 2021, although the couple separated in 2017.
The pair met at a party in 2004 and soon began dating, although he was still legally married to his first wife, Eve Chilton. The couple married in 2007 and went on to welcome a son, Dashiell, and a daughter, India.
Georgina announced in October 2017 that she had left her husband after sexual abuse allegations dating back to the 1970s came to light. This scandal became known as the #MeToo movement.
As a result, Georgina cancelled Marchesa’s fall 2018 collection, and revealed in an interview to Vogue, ‘We didn’t feel it was appropriate given the situation. All the women who have been hurt deserve dignity and respect, so I want to give it the time it deserves. It’s a time for mourning, really.’ However, some loyal stars supported the brand, and Scarlett Johansson picked a Marchesa gown to wear to the following Met ball.
What has Georgina Chapman said about Harvey Weinstein?
In a 2018 interview with Vogue, Georgina opened up about her struggle in the aftermath of her husband’s allegations. She said, ‘At first I couldn’t, because I was too shocked. And I somehow felt that I didn’t deserve it. And then I realised, This has happened. I have to own it. I have to move forward. There was a part of me that was terribly naive—clearly, so naive. I have moments of rage, I have moments of confusion, I have moments of disbelief! And I have moments when I just cry for my children. What are their lives going to be?’
She continued, ‘I don’t want to be viewed as a victim, because I don’t think I am. I am a woman in a shit situation, but it’s not unique.’
How many children does Georgina Chapman have?
Georgina has a fifteen-year-old daughter, India, and a thirteen-year-old son, Dashiell, that she shares with her ex-husband, Harvey Weinstein.
Does Georgina Chapman have Instagram?
She does, and you can follow her at @georginachapmanmarchesa or her fashion line at @marchesafashion.
Sarah O'Byrne is a writer for Grazia, heat, Closer, Yours, Bella and Crime Monthly. She primarily focuses on celebrity and entertainment news.