Silent Witness star Emilia Fox hits back after ‘mortifying’ proposal reports

Emilia Fox has spoken out about the latest reports about her relationship with boyfriend Jonathan Stadlen. The Silent Witness star recently spoke with Woman & Home about her love life, telling the publication that although the couple are not officially married, Jonathan “asks me to marry him every single day”.

Emilia, 50, took to Instagram on Saturday and set the record straight when she shared a photo of a page from a national newspaper detailing the interview. “Very rarely do I get involved in what newspapers write about me or my relationships, but given that @jonathanstadlen is being contacted about it by loved onesI actually think it’s worth clarifying what I’ve said in every interview when I’m asked about our relationship and whether we’re married or not,” began the actress, who has been in a relationship with TV producer Jonathan since 2021.

“It may be worth adding at this point that these interviews are intended to focus on the work I do – but I understand that journalists have an additional interest in personal lives. I always try to answer thoughtfully, respectfully and truthfully , while I’m a firm believer that the people in my life who aren’t in the public eye have a right to privacy, Jonathan and I agree on what we’re happy to say publicly about our relationship,” she continued.

“I am therefore horrified to see that my words and feelings have been negatively manipulated by certain daily media. Fortunately for me, @jonathanstadlen is a very understanding partner and although I try never to read articles, he has been warned about these and of course we know they are not the truth and we try to laugh at these things – but actually this bias in our personal lives is taking it a step too far for me not answering and clarifying,” Emilia wrote before clarifying the comments she made about Jonathan proposing to her on a daily basis.

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“Of pure, kind, thoughtful, romantic, generous love (all qualities @jonathanstadlen possesses in abundance) – Jonathan asks me to marry him every day (in the kitchen or garden or wherever we happen to be each day) day context) – and out of love I say YES every day,” she explained. “It’s a sweet, romantic gesture for each other every day. But we are not officially married, because we would like to choose to be married to each other every day. We wear a ring as a sign of our love and commitment to each other.”

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Ending the post, Emilia wrote: “I hope this clears up any further misleading headlines or articles that have been taken out of context by dailies, from other interviews I’ve done regarding upcoming projects. And I wish only the best spirit, sound journalism and a good start to the new year, that the publications that have already published falsehoods would correct their misdeeds PS I said yes today at

Fans were full of admiration for the star in the comments, with one person writing: “Well said Emilia – what a strong woman you are,” while another added: “Beautiful words.”

Emilia’s latest post refers to her interview with Woman & Homewhere she opened up about her relationship. “Jonathan asks me to marry him every single day but we’re not officially married,” she said. “Just saying we love each other every day has been enough for us at this moment. It has felt very romantic because there is a choice every day to say, “Yes, I really want to marry you today.”

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“He asks me in all different places and at different times. Sometimes when we wake up, sometimes it’s at lunchtime, sometimes on bended knee!”

Emilia, who was previously married to Jared Harris, also told the publication that she was single for four years before meeting Jonathan. Prior to her current relationship, Emilia dated actor Jeremy Gilley, with whom she shares a 12-year-old daughter named Rose.