‘It was pretty intense!’ Felicity Jones discusses having her baby during ‘the scary’ first lockdown

‘It was pretty intense!’ Felicity Jones discusses having her baby during ‘the really scary’ first lockdown


She gave birth to her first child in April 2020, with her director husband Charles Guard.

And, Felicity Jones, 37, discussed having their baby during ‘the really scary’ first lockdown, in the latest pre-recorded episode of The Graham Norton show, which airs on Friday. 

The Inferno actress admitted that ‘it was pretty intense’ to welcome their son at a time when the country ‘didn’t know what was going to happen’ amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Real talk: Felicity Jones, 37, discussed having their baby during ‘the really scary’ first lockdown, in the latest pre-recorded episode of The Graham Norton show, which airs on Friday

Talking about what she did during lockdown, Felicity told host Graham: ‘I had a baby in the first one!

‘It seems ages ago now in the really scary lockdown when we were all advised to wash our groceries and we didn’t know what was going to happen.

‘It was pretty intense, but having kids is intense anyway. The pandemic just added a little extra.’

Felicity has previously discussed her experience of becoming a mother for the first time during the coronavirus pandemic, branding parenthood a ‘rollercoaster’.

Truth! The Inferno actress admitted that 'it was pretty intense' to welcome their son at a time when the country 'didn't know what was going to happen' amid the coronavirus pandemic

Truth! The Inferno actress admitted that ‘it was pretty intense’ to welcome their son at a time when the country ‘didn’t know what was going to happen’ amid the coronavirus pandemic

Mission POSSIBLE! Tom Cruise also appeared on the Graham Norton show

Loving life: The actor appeared to be in good spirits as he chatted to the TV host

Mission POSSIBLE! Tom Cruise also appeared on the Graham Norton show

Joker! Scouse comedian John Bishop was on hand to inject more humour into the chat show

Joker! Scouse comedian John Bishop was on hand to inject more humour into the chat show

Elsewhere on the show, Felicity talked about her character in the new romantic drama The Last Letter from Your Lover.

She explained: ‘I played her as though she has a permanent hangover, she’s drinking too much, and she’s lost a bit of hope and perspective. It’s a bit like living through COVID times.’

Asked about being a producer on the film, she admitted: ‘You get to a point when It’s so nice to be involved as early on as possible and have a little more input.

‘Traditionally, as an actor you come in at the last minute and it’s much nicer to have bit more of a say in what you are making.’  

The Graham Norton Show, BBC One, Friday 9th April 10.45pm. Also available on BBC iPlayer.

Peas in a pod! Tom and John looked equally dapper in their sleek suit and tie outfits

Laugh a minute: The Liverpudlian star clearly enjoyed his time on the show

Peas in a pod! Tom and John looked equally dapper in their sleek suit and tie outfits

Here he is! Olly Alexander of Years and Years was the musical performer on the show

Here he is! Olly Alexander of Years and Years was the musical performer on the show

Star-studded: Graham Norton also chatted to Miles Teller and Jennifer Connelly over Zoom

Star-studded: Graham Norton also chatted to Miles Teller and Jennifer Connelly over Zoom

Star Wars actress Felicity and filmmaker Charles, 44, are known to be a fiercely private couple, who rarely publicly share details about their home life.

The TV, film and stage star first confirmed her pregnancy news after debuting her baby bump at The Aeronauts premiere in New York City last December, 17 months after tying the knot. 

The Theory Of Everything star dated the movie executive for two years before he proposed in May 2017, and they tied the knot in July 2018 at the picturesque Sudeley Castle in the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire.

Before meeting her husband, who is best known for directing the 2009 thriller The Unknown, the Amazing Spider-Man 2 star dated sculptor Ed Fornieles for 10 years after they met at the Ruskin School of Art. 

Talented: Olly Alexander of Years and Years performed a set at the end of the show

Talented: Olly Alexander of Years and Years performed a set at the end of the show

Standing out: The star donned a silky pyjama-like co-ord set boasting an array of colours

Throw your hands up: The singer put on a vibrant display

Standing out: The star donned a silky pyjama-like co-ord set boasting an array of colours

Socially distanced! His backing singers were all spread out to ensure Covid safety

Socially distanced! His backing singers were all spread out to ensure Covid safety

What a man! The actor showed off his incredible skills on the microphone

Smashed it! Olly wore a wide smile while breaking from singing

What a man! The actor showed off his incredible skills on the microphone

Making it happen: Graham Norton also interviewed Wunmi Mosaku over video connection

Making it happen: Graham Norton also interviewed Wunmi Mosaku over video connection