At 56, Rachel Weisz is about to do what fans have begged for for 25 years: pick up the torch — or rather, the ancient artifact — once more. 🏺
The Oscar-winning British actress turned 56 on March 7, 2026, and spent the year filming The Mummy: Book of the Dead, reuniting with Brendan Fraser as Evelyn O’Connell for the first time since 2001.
Then: From Cambridge Stage to the Tomb (1990s–2001)
Born March 7, 1970, in Westminster, London, and raised in Hampstead Garden Suburb, Weisz grew up in a creative household and studied English at Cambridge University, where she co-founded the student theatre group Talking Tongues.
Early screen roles led to 1999’s The Mummy, where her bookish, fearless Evelyn Carnahan stole the show opposite Brendan Fraser. The swashbuckling adventure became a global hit, and she returned for The Mummy Returns in 2001.
She followed with Enemy at the Gates, About a Boy, and Constantine — balancing studio fare with the serious dramas she’d soon be known for, much like fellow Oscar winner Anne Hathaway.
Middle: An Oscar and Artistic Fearlessness (2005–2023)
Her performance as activist Tessa Quayle in The Constant Gardener (2005) won her the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. 🏆
She famously sat out 2008’s The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor — Maria Bello took over the role of Evelyn — later saying she had simply wanted to do other things. Then came The Fountain, The Lovely Bones, and The Deep Blue Sea.
Her second act was pure prestige: an Oscar-nominated turn in The Favourite (2018), producing and starring in Disobedience (2017), and a dual lead in Prime Video’s Dead Ringers (2023). She even joined the Marvel universe as Melina Vostokoff in Black Widow (2021) — the same franchise that made Chris Evans a superstar. 🕷️
Off screen, she married James Bond himself, Daniel Craig, in a secret 2011 New York ceremony with just four guests. They share a daughter, born in 2018; Weisz also has a son from her relationship with filmmaker Darren Aronofsky.
Now: The Mummy Returns — Again (2026)
Weisz turned 56 on March 7, 2026, and the year belongs to her most beloved character. Filming began in early September 2026 in London and Morocco on The Mummy: Book of the Dead, with Weisz back as Evelyn O’Connell opposite Brendan Fraser’s Rick — 25 years after she last played the role.
The film, directed by Radio Silence’s Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, picks up from 2001’s The Mummy Returns and pointedly ignores the 2008 sequel. Universal revealed the official title on October 15, 2026 — exactly one year before its October 15, 2027 release date. 📽️
The project rides the same legacy-sequel wave that powered Ryan Reynolds‘ Deadpool & Wolverine — and set photos from September 2026 show Weisz, in full period costume, looking right at home back in Evy’s boots.
After decades of carefully chosen, often heavy roles, Weisz is finally giving the people what they want: one more adventure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Rachel Weisz in 2026?
Born March 7, 1970, Rachel Weisz turned 56 in March 2026.
Who is Rachel Weisz’s husband?
Actor Daniel Craig. They married in a private New York ceremony in June 2011, attended by only four guests.
Does Rachel Weisz have children?
Yes — a son with her former partner, filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, and a daughter with Daniel Craig, born in 2018.
Did Rachel Weisz win an Oscar?
Yes — the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for The Constant Gardener (2005).
Is Rachel Weisz returning for the new Mummy movie?
Yes. She is filming The Mummy: Book of the Dead alongside Brendan Fraser; production began in September 2026 and the film is set for release on October 15, 2027.
Is Rachel Weisz on social media?
She has no public official social media accounts — she is famously private.
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