Jason Isaacs, famed for his role as the devious Lucius Malfoy in Harry Potter and a host of other memorable characters, has made quite the splash in the latest season of HBO’s The White Lotus. Portraying Timothy Ratliff, a man on the FBI’s radar for dodgy financial crimes, Isaacs’ performance is stirring up quite the buzz, especially after one particularly standout scene.
At 61, Isaacs continues to entertain viewers, with roles like Georgy Zhukov in The Death of Stalin and Captain Gabriel Lorca in Star Trek: Discovery on Paramount+. But away from the glitz of Hollywood, he enjoys a more subdued life in London with his loved ones.
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Beyond his acting career, the star leads a quiet life in London with his family. But what else do we know about his life beyond TV and film?
Jason Isaac’s struggles with addiction
White Lotus star Jason Isaacs is one of the stars of season three (Image: Getty)
On Rob Brydon’s podcast, Brydon &, Isaacs shared his journey to sobriety following a long struggle with drug and alcohol dependency.
Reflecting on his past, Isaacs admitted that substances initially offered him an escape, saying, “I liked being out of it, it was fun at first because it made me feel less other.”
He also confessed to feeling perpetually out of place, noting, “I always felt uncomfortable in my own skin, I always felt as if I was faking being with people, that they all seemed to be more comfortable.
“When we were all high, or drunk, or whatever it was, we were all in the same state, it was an equalizer. And I loved the equalizer.”
When asked about the duration of his addiction, he revealed: “Oh for decades. Not only didn’t it get in the way of work, I was working at a very high level, on stage and on camera – my career was great.
“It was the personal life that wasn’t great. I haven’t taken drugs for 25 years. It’s one of those professions, it may be less tolerant now, I don’t see it now.”
Jason Isaacs has successfully overcome his addiction and shares that through recovery, he’s found joy in the “simple happiness in simple things.”
Who is Jason Isaacs married to?
Jason Isaacs and Emma Hewitt attend the after-party for the Burberry Winter 2025 show during London Fashion Week at The Twenty Two on February 24, 2025 in London, England(Image: Getty Images Europe)
Jason Isaacs is happily married to Emma Hewitt, a former documentary filmmaker, since 2001. The couple first crossed paths while attending the Central School of Speech and Drama back in the late ’80s.
Together, they have two daughters, Lily and Ruby, born in 2002 and 2005.
Emma Hewitt’s career includes work on notable British TV series such as Soldier Soldier, Jeeves and Wooster, Summer’s Lease, and Casualty.
Inside Jason Isaac’s home life
Harry Potter star Jason Isaacs has said he was embarrassed to be an actor for many years. The TV and film regular, best known for playing Lucius Malfoy in the franchise about the young magician, admitted he was often reluctant to put his profession on paperwork. (Image: PA)
Jason Isaacs resides with his family near Queen’s Park, in north west London, having owned the property for over four decades as reported by the media.
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He also has had property in Los Angeles.
In his downtime, Jason Isaacs enjoys scouring local car boot sales with his daughters, grabbing a coffee at Starbucks, or catching a movie at his neighbourhood cinema.