Sophie Fiennes

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filmmaker (1967)
Tue Mar 12 2024
By   Will Grey

Popularly known as Ralph Fiennes's sister, Sophie Fiennes is an award-winning film director. She has worked on projects like Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami, Four Quartets, etc. As a member of the Fiennes family, she has been influential in the movie industry.

Amid this glitz and glams, Sophie has protected her life from the prying eyes of the media. She stays out of the spotlight keeping most of her personal life a secret. So, in this article let's delve deeper into Fiennes's life, marital status, net worth, and more.

Who Is Sophie Fiennes Husband?

Sophie Fiennes's husband and partner are not public knowledge. It is unsure if Sophie is married or not. While her sister, Martha Fiennes, tied the knot with her partner, Simon Finch, in 2023, she has not spilled a single bean regarding her love life.

Sophie Fiennes at an award show.
Sophie Fiennes at an award show.
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The film director Sophie has no intention of revealing her romance anytime soon. In addition to this, her absence from social media adds a layer of enigma around her love life.

Sophie has also remained silent about her children. Meanwhile, Hero, Matha's son, is gradually making his presence in the movie industry. He is widely known for his work in the movie After and its sequel.

A Look At Fiennes's Early Life

Born Sophia Victoria Twisleton-Wykeham-Fiennes on February 12, 1967, in Ipswich, England, to a talented family inspired Sophie into filmmaking from her early days. She is the daughter of photographer Mark Fiennes and novelist Jennifer Lash. Mark is the eldest son of an industrialist knighted by Harold Wilson.

Sophie Fiennes's sister Martha Fiennes alongside their mother, Jennifer Lash, and brother, Ralph Fiennes.
Sophie Fiennes's sister Martha Fiennes alongside their mother, Jennifer Lash, and brother, Ralph Fiennes.
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Jennifer AKA Jini, was always encouraging to her kids. Sophie moved between East Anglia, Wiltshire, London, and the west of Ireland. She described her upbringing to be a creative experiment Alongside her parents and siblings, Sophie lived in big old houses that they would do up and sell.

With frequent relocating, it was common for Fiennes to attend new schools. Her family faced some economic hardships, so everyone had to work extra hard. Unfortunately, Sophie's mother, Jini, died of breast cancer followed by her father a decade later.

Insight On Sophie Fiennes Siblings

Sophie is blessed with five siblings who have made names for themselves. Her brother Ralph Fiennes is an English actor and producer. Ralph was previously married to Alex Kingston.

Ralph Fieness siblings photographed together.
Ralph Fieness's siblings were photographed together.
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Similarly, Fiennes has two twin brothers, Jacob and Joseph Fiennes, who are conservationists and actors respectively. Likewise, she has a sister named Martha who is a Film director like herself.

In addition to this, Sophie has a foster brother named Michael Emery, who is an archaeologist. The Fiennis siblings are close to each other, and they were present during Martha's wedding.

Sophie Fiennes Movies And TV Shows

Growing up, Sophie learned about photography and printing black and white images from her photographer father. Similarly, her mother, Jini, took her to attend life drawing classes at St Edmunds's Art Center at a tender age.

With her parents' encouragement, Fiennes began to develop an interest in the film industry. The interest grew more with the success of her brother Ralph Fiennes. 

Starting from 1998, Sophie has been serving as a director, producer, and editor. Her first work as a director was a short with the title Lars from 1-10. Likewise, Fiennes's latest work can be seen in the 2022 movie Four Quartet.

Sophie has also been awarded and nominated for her work. For instance, she won Washington DC Filmfest in 2018 for Grace Jones: Bloodlight and Bami in the category of Best Director. Similarly, she has been nominated for the DocAviv Film Festival, CPH:DOX, Merlinka Festival, and so on.

Fiennes Shares Knowledge As A Teacher And Tutor

Sophie shares her knowledge of filmmaking with new talents. She teaches at University College London, mentoring students in creative documentary and ethnographic filmmaking. She is a senior tutor at University College London.

Fiennes’s cinematic journey has led her to gain many experiences to share with her students. Previously, she also taught at the IDFA summer school.

Explore Sophie Fiennes Net Worth & Lifestyle

The estimated net worth of Sophie Fiennes is around $1 Million. Considering her not-so-sound economic background in the past, Sophie did well in terms of finances. Fiennes's primary income source is her filmmaking career.

Ralph Fiennes and sister Sophie Fiennes at the 54th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
Ralph Fiennes and sister Sophie Fiennes at the 54th Annual Golden Globe Awards.
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Sophie has been in the film industry for over two decades now. Over the years, she has been part of several commercially successful movies that bagged her thousands of dollars. Despite this, Fiennes has not revealed much about her money.

Similarly, Sophie's brother, Ralph Fiennes, boasts $50 Million. But, he too is silent when it comes to sharing his real estate investments and holdings.

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