Atkinson began making pubic appearances with actress Louise Ford shortly after his marriage ended. Louise is almost 30 years younger than him. They met in 2013 when acting in Quartermaine's Terms comic play. Fans know Louise Ford for playing Kate Middleton in The Windsors comedy soap opera. She became Rowan Atkinson's wife in November 2020. The couple had a breathtaking sunny wedding at Hyde Barn in the Cotswolds in November 2015 and welcomed baby Isla May Atkinson in December. The comedian took a year off work to look after his daughter full-time.