Many celebrity marriages often don’t last. This has led some to conclude that celebrities might be better off marrying non-celebrities in order to have a lasting relationship. However, that doesn’t seem to do the trick either, as seen in Alex Cowper-Smith and Alice Eve’s union. Alex Cowper-Smith is a British financier and investment banker. He came to the limelight as the husband of well-known English actress Alice Eve. Their love story had the makings of a great Hollywood script but unfortunately ended in divorce. Find out more about Cowper-Smith here, including details on his split from Alice Eve.
Alex Cowper-Smith – Bio
Alex Cowper-Smith was born on New Year’s Day (1January) 1970. He is a British citizen and has spent most of his life in the UK. Not much information is available about his family background or potential siblings. However, it is not difficult to conclude that he comes from a privileged background with all the prominent educational institutions that he attended. Alex Cowper-Smith attended Westminster School, one of the most prestigious secondary schools in England. For college, Cowper-Smith attended the prestigious Nottingham University.
A graduate in Economics and Finance, Alex Cowper-Smith has slowly but steadily built an impressive career in investment banking since leaving school. He has worked for giant companies like Goldman Sachs. Goldman Sachs is one of the largest investment banks in the world, offering services in asset management, investment management, etc. Cowper-Smith joined Goldman Sachs as an entry-level associate, but through hard work and determination he has risen to become a financier in the firm.
Relationship with Alice Eve
Before we delve into Cowper-Smith’s relationship with Alice Eve, it’s worth getting some background on the lady herself. Alice Sophia Eve is a British-born Hollywood actress. She grew up in London and received her education at various schools including Westminster School. She also attended Oxford University, where she majored in English. Eve began her acting career on stage by appearing in several school productions.
Since that humble beginning, she has acquired an impressive filmography in Hollywood. On the small screen, she has appeared in TV series such as Entourage, Iron Fist, The Rotter Club, and Black Mirror, etc. On the big screen, she has appeared in films such as Starter for 10, Crossing Over, Men in Black 3, Star Trek : Into the Dark, Night at the Museum: Mystery of the Tomb and She’s Out of My League, Among Others.
The couple subsequently got back together in 2014 after being separated for more than a decade. Cowper-Smith proposed to Eve in August 2014 and she said yes. The couple’s wedding took place on December 31 of the same year. The ceremony was low key and featured her closest friends and family. It took place at the Brompton Oratory in London.
divorce
Alex Cowper-Smith and Eva enjoyed marital blissThe reason for the divorce was attributed to their busy and conflicting plans that caused them to grow apart. It is well known that acting is a tiring career. This also applies to investment banking. The couple tried to make the union work, but everything came to naught.
They have now moved on with their respective ones. Alex Cowper-Smith is single and not related to anyone. However, it is very likely that he has a woman in his life but protects her from the spotlight. His ex, Eve, has also been quiet about the relationship. However, in October 2018, she was spotted kissing a mystery man in LA.
More facts about Alex Cowper-Smith
1. Cowper-Smith is slim and 1.7 m tall.
2. He’s an old-fashioned gentleman. He reportedly got his future father-in-law’s permission before proposing to Alice Eve
3. Cowper-Smith is a non-profit worker and has run half marathons to raise money for the British Red Cross Society
4. He previously split his time between LA and London when he and Eva were dating. Since the split, he has lived permanently in London.