David Williams is a 53-year-old English versatile entertainer who is also the ex-husband of the Dutch model, Lara Stone. He has recorded huge success as a comedian, actor, writer, and TV personality known for Pudsey: The Movie (2014), Comic Relief: Rock Profile (2022), and Come Fly With Me (2010-2011).
He has further been exposed as a judge on ITV’s Britain’s Got Talent. More into his fame, he has written children’s books such as The Boy in the Dress (2008), Gangsta Granny (2011), and Grandpa’s Great Escape (2015).
What to Know About His Marriage to Lara Stone
David Williams met his ex-wife, Lara Stone at a Chelsea football match in 2009. At the time Dave was 38 while Stone was 26.
The relationship took a new turn when they became engaged in January 2010 and were married on May 16, 2010. The ceremony was held at Central London’s Claridge Hotel.
3 years after the wedding, the couple welcomed their first and only child, Alfred Williams on May 6, 2013.
They lived in a house with a recording studio that was previously owned by English singer, songwriter, and musician, Noel Gallagher in North London.
About 5 years after their union in March 2015, it was revealed that they were separating. A few months later in September 2015, David filed for divorce from his now estranged wife.
Subsequent to the divorce, it was revealed that Williams was in a relationship with the model, Rosie Ashley and later with another model Keeley Hazell.
On the other hand, his ex-wife became married to David Grievson in 2021.
5 Most Interesting Facts About Him
1. His Parents, Siblings, and Education
David Edward Williams was born in Wimbledon on 20 August 1971. His father, Peter Williams was an engineer while his mother, Kathleen Willaims was a laboratory technician.
He was raised alongside his sister, Julie Williams.
The actor and comedian attended Collingwood Boys’ School in Wallington as well as Reigate Grammar School in Surrey.
Subsequently, he headed to the University of Bristol where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts.
2. David Williams is Pansexual
In 2013, David revealed that he was pansexual. According to him, falling in love with a person is what is important and not the person’s sexuality.
In another revelation, the actor revealed that he had gay experiences growing up, which he enjoyed. He also played Wonder Woman in the background while growing up.
Despite this, he has not been linked to any man at the time of this writing.
3. David Williams Has Been Romantically Involved With Top Models and Has Used a Dating App
The comedian has been romantically linked to top models and celebrities in terms of romance.
Apart from his ex-wife, he has been linked to actress, Ashley James, Playboy model Emily Agnes, and Miss Norway contender Sylvia Flote.
Also, he was rumored to have dated actress Kate Beckinsale. Nonetheless, the actress denied the allegation.
Other women that he has been linked to are musician Geri Halliwell, Lauren Budd, model Chloe Ayling, stylist Lous Teasdale, and Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts.
In recent times, he was reported to be dating model Rossie Ashley. However, in November 2022, there were reports that he was seen on the top celebrity dating app, Raya.
This same dating site has been used by celebrities such as Trevor Noah, Lizzo, Olivia Rodrigo, Ben Affleck, and Niall Horan.
4. He Was Diagnosed with Bipolar and Even Tried to Commit Suicide
The 53-year-old British comedian opened up about being depressed all his life.
He was bullied in school and was even called Daphne for being effeminate.
More into his life and struggles, he affirmed that there was a time when he was unable to sleep for 9 months until long distance event helped him to cope with his struggles.
In 2012, he revealed through his autobiography, “Camp David” that his struggle with depression almost led to his suicide twice. The first attempt was when he was 12.
Although he was better after the birth of his son in 2013, the collapse of his marriage to Stone also triggered the depression.
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5. What to Know About His Thriving Career
Williams has been involved in several things in the entertainment industry since the 1990s.
He drew attention when he appeared in Big Finish Productions Doctor Who audio play Phantasmagoria.
In the next couple of years, he rooted himself in entertainment by presenting a documentary on James Bond, David Williams: My Life with James Bond (2005). He also portrayed comedian Frankie Howerd in Rather You Than Me among several other TV works.
His portrayal of Frankie led to his meeting with his future partner, Matt Lucas. Together, the men became known for Little Britain (2003-2009) and Come Fly with Me.
His career expanded when he became a judge on the ITV talent show Britain’s Got Talent in 2012 which lasted many years.
Rather than stopping at appearing in shows and other series of entertainment, Williams exposed himself to writing, including children’s novels, picture books, and screenwriting.
Some of his notable books include:
- Inside Little Britain (with Boyd Hilton and Matt Lucas) – Non-fiction (2006)
- Camp David – autobiography (2012)
Some of David’s Children’s Fiction
- Code Name Bananas (2020)
- Slime (2020)
- The Beast of Buckingham Palace (2019)
- The Ice Monster (2018)
- Grandpa’s Great Escape (2015)
- Awful Auntie (2014)
- Gangsta Granny (2011)
- Mr. Stink (2009)
- The Boy in the Dress (2008)
Some of His Short Stories and Picture Books
- The World’s Best Pets (2022)
- The World’s Worst Parents (2020)
- The World’s Worst Teachers (2019)
- The World’s Worst Children 3 (2018)
- Geronimo (2018)
- Boogie Bear (2018)
- The World’s Worst Children 2 (2017)
- The World’s Worst Children (2016)
- The Queen’s Orang-utan (2015)
