Comedian Michael McIntyre has carved out a lengthy and highly triumphant career in both television and stand-up comedy, marking 25 years in the business and recently being honoured with an NTA Award for his achievements. His prime-time Saturday evening BBC programmes, including *Michael McIntyre's Big Show* and *Michael McIntyre's The Wheel*, have been instrumental in securing a devoted fanbase in recent years, solidifying his status as a household name.

Away from the cameras, the 49-year-old Londoner resides in Hampstead with his wife, Kitty Ward, and their two sons, Lucas and Oscar. While Kitty works as an aromatherapist, her family boasts a remarkably famous lineage within the entertainment world, a fact that has often garnered attention.

Kitty Ward’s father was the distinguished actor Simon Ward, who achieved significant fame for his portrayal of Prime Minister Winston Churchill in the 1972 film *Young Winston*. Simon Ward also took on the role of Bishop Gardiner in *The Tudors*, sharing the screen with notable actors Henry Cavill and Jonathan Rhys Meyers. His acting repertoire extended to the 1975 TV film adaptation of *All Creatures Great and Small*, and he made appearances in various popular television shows such as *Heartbeat* and *An Inspector Calls*. Simon Ward tragically passed away in 2012 at the age of 70 and was laid to rest in Highgate Cemetery in London.

Kitty’s mother, Alexandra Malcolm, met Simon while they were both studying at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). Alexandra is best remembered for her role as Jean in a 1966 episode of *Sunday Night*.

Perhaps even more widely recognised is Kitty’s sister, Sophie Ward, an acclaimed actress and writer. Sophie began her acting career at the tender age of 10, starring in diverse productions ranging from *Wuthering Heights* to *Land Girls*, alongside her roles in *Holby City* and *Heartbeat*. In her personal life, Sophie married Paul Hobson in 1988, and they had two children together. However, she publicly came out as a lesbian in 1996 after starting a relationship with poet Rena Brannan. Following her divorce from Paul, Sophie married Rena in 2014, after nine years in a civil partnership.

Michael McIntyre himself touched upon the early days of his relationship with Kitty in his 2010 autobiography, *Life and Laughing*. He humorously recalled,