Biography
Who is Ed Westwick?
Early life and education
Ed Westwick grew up in Stevenage, Hertfordshire. He had two older brothers during his childhood. He started taking music lessons and attending drama school on Saturday mornings when he was six years old.
He attended The Barclay School and later studied at North Hertfordshire College. During his time in college, he completed A-levels in communication, law, and business. He was also a member of the National Youth Theatre located in London.
Acting and music career
He made his first appearance in a feature film with Children of Men in 2006. Shortly after, he appeared in the film Breaking and Entering, which followed an open audition through the National Youth Theatre. He later appeared in movies such as Son of Rambow, S. Darko, and Chalet Girl.
His role as Chuck Bass on the series Gossip Girl brought him significant fame. He played this character using an American accent inspired by Carlton Banks. He also starred in the film Romeo & Juliet as Tybalt and the series White Gold as Vincent Swan. Other film credits include J. Edgar, Billionaire Ransom, and Me You Madness.
Family and personal life
Ed Westwick is married to actress Amy Jackson. The couple held a civil ceremony at the Connaught Hotel in August 2024, followed by another ceremony in Lustra, Campania. They announced they were expecting a child in late 2024 and welcomed their son, Oscar Alexander, in March 2025.
He is also a stepfather to Andreas, who is the son of Amy Jackson from a previous relationship. In his professional life, he became a shareholder and ambassador for the online casino business Gamblr in July 2025.
Legal matters
In November 2017, three women made allegations of rape and sexual assault against him regarding incidents in 2014. Ed Westwick denied these claims, stating they were untrue. These accusations caused a temporary pause in the filming of White Gold.
The Los Angeles District Attorney announced in July 2018 that no charges would be filed. Prosecutors determined there was insufficient evidence to pursue the case and could not reach the third claimant. They also noted that other claims fell outside the statute of limitations.
Birthday and age
Ed Westwick was born on June 27, 1987, which makes Ed 39 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Ed shares the date with 33 other famous people.
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