Bonnie Wright bio, age, height, husband, baby, career path 2025

Biography of Bonnie Wright

Bonnie Wright is a British film actress, best known for her role in all the Harry Potter movies. She brought to life the fiery-haired Ginny Weasley, who would eventually become Harry Potter's on-screen love interest. Apart from acting, Wright is also a model, screenwriter, producer, and director. After wrapping up a decade of filming and completing her university studies, Wright founded and led her own film company, Bon Bon Lumiere. She has directed several videos, short films, and promotional clips based on her own scripts.

Childhood, Youth, and Family

Born in winter 1991, Bonnie Francesca was the second child of Sheila Teague and Gary Wright, who co-owned the jewelry brand Wright & Teague. Her older brother was named Lewis. Bonnie grew up surrounded by her family's love and care. When it came time for her education, she first attended Priory Western Primary School and later King Alfred School.

Bonnie's creativity shone from an early age. She was passionate about drawing and learned to play the piano, followed by the recorder. At school, she got into track and field, learned to roller skate, and eventually took up ice skating.

In her teenage years, Bonnie's grandfather introduced her to the music of James Taylor, and she quickly memorized almost all his lyrics. She was particularly fond of the album "Sweet Baby James." In her later school years, Wright developed a love for English literature, cherishing works like those by F. Scott Fitzgerald and "Dubliners" by James Joyce.

Bonnie Wright with her parents and brother

Bonnie and her brother Lewis were completely absorbed in the Harry Potter stories. They knew all the Hogwarts characters by heart and imagined themselves going on magical adventures. Bonnie was nine when Lewis found out that their favorite book series was being turned into films. He realized his red-haired sister was a perfect match for J.K. Rowling's description and suggested Bonnie audition. She was excited, and her parents supported her decision.

Harry Potter: Ginny Weasley

She landed the role without much trouble, despite having no acting experience beyond a few school plays. The main trio was already decided: Daniel Radcliffe was chosen for the role of Harry Potter, Emma Watson played Hermione, and Ron Weasley (Ginny's brother) was portrayed by Rupert Grint.

Bonnie Wright in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Initially, Bonnie's character played a smaller role, but as the saga progressed, Ginny's evolution from shy girl to confident witch and true Gryffindor favorite won over more fans.

Though her role in the first movie was minimal, Wright admitted that simply being part of the project made her happy. Over those ten years, Bonnie's character underwent some of the most dramatic emotional changes in the series. By the fourth film, Ginny becomes a full Hogwarts student and joins the inner circle of the three main characters. Her popularity and significance increase, as does her screen time.

The fifth movie brought major developments for the actress, as her character matured through training with Dumbledore's Army and battling dark forces. By the saga's end, the once-quiet girl who had a crush on her older brother's friend eventually marries Harry Potter.

Bonnie Wright in 'Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix'

Fans were split when "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" hit theaters, showing Harry finally falling for Ginny and proposing. Some fans were thrilled for Bonnie's character, while others felt Harry "could have done better." But no one questioned Bonnie's casting as Ginny.

Harry and Ginny Kiss

Wright herself loved how her character's arc unfolded:

...the mystery of the unknown made the filming process so exciting. You're young and naive. That fearlessness is truly unique. And you're the one thinking and figuring out everything happening around you. You begin to realize how vast the world is... the unknown was the best part of it all, and that uncertainty, not knowing what will happen to your character, how a scene will evolve, who will continue filming and who won't, became a huge part of my life.

In the eighth film's finale, Bonnie found it strange playing a nearly forty-year-old woman with three kids. Working with Daniel Radcliffe, she helped cast their three on-screen children. Wright later remembered how nervous the kids were during auditions, just like she and Dan had been at the start of Harry Potter. Dan and Bonnie worked directly with each child to see their excitement and how well they'd fit the family dynamic. The kids gave it everything they had, and it really worked.

BONNIE WRIGHT: Growing Up Ginny Weasley, Harry Potter's Next Generation & Sharing Vulnerability

When filming started on the final two movies, the actors had outgrown their characters. But Wright stayed the same delicate, petite teen. After finishing school, she enrolled at the University of London to study film and TV from the ground up. She gained deep respect for every filmmaking stage: studying material, writing scripts, directing, and editing.

Bonnie Wright in 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows'

University gave her a fresh perspective on acting. Wright admitted that when Harry Potter ended, the main cast felt surreal. The decade-long journey was over, and everyone could move on with their own lives. Wright often joked in interviews that if she could play anyone else in the films, she'd pick Hagrid. She'd always wanted to walk around set on stilts:

We had a guy for wide shots... He wore a massive suit, stilts, and a huge automated head. It seemed really cool to me. And I've always loved McGonagall. She's that schoolteacher you respect and want to be like, but at the same time, you're afraid of her. I like the part where she transforms from a cat into herself. It was fun.

Further Career

Bonnie didn't just continue her acting career—she also became a screenwriter and director, drawing inspiration from Pedro Almodóvar's work. In 2012, she earned a Bachelor's degree in Arts and Humanities and then launched her film company, Bon Bon Lumiere.

That same year, she released her first short film 'Separate We Come Separate We Go,' exploring a mother-daughter relationship in the small town of Romney Marsh in East Sussex. The film starred David Thewlis and Shauna Macdonald.

Separate We Come, Separate We Go (2012)

A year later, Bonnie starred in John Huddles' sci-fi drama 'After the Dark,' which was filmed in Indonesia among Buddhist temples and magnificent volcanoes. The story unfolds within the walls of an international philosophy school in Jakarta. An eccentric teacher presents his students with a post-apocalyptic scenario: out of twenty people, only ten can survive in a bunker, including him. Bonnie found the outcome of this exercise quite shocking.

After The Dark - Behind the Scenes with Bonnie Wright

She was particularly drawn to the role, having never formally studied philosophy beyond a few references to Sigmund Freud and Walter Benjamin in her thesis. For her dissertation, however, Wright dove deeper into various philosophical schools and human psychology. Wright believes the film was deeply analytical and significantly enriched her personal life.

Bonnie played the lead in the drama 'Before I Sleep' by Aaron and Billy Sharff. Her character, Phoebe, believes she has a happy family and dreams of spending her life with her beloved husband Randy (Tom Sizemore). But one night, after kissing his wife goodnight, Randy disappears. Devastated, Phoebe can't understand why he'd leave her and sets out on a quest to find him. The truth she uncovers is quite unsettling.

In 2015, Bonnie Wright officially announced she was stepping away from acting to focus on directing. She did, however, accept a leading role in David Izatt's "A Christmas Carol" (2018). Stuart Brennan played the role of a miser from a small Scottish town. Along with the movie's release, Bonnie introduced her own directorial projects.

The short film "Medusa's Ankles" centers on a beauty salon owner (Jason Isaacs) and his teacher client (Kerry Fox) who develops feelings for him. The film, which explores themes of self-perception and beauty, reportedly had its premiere in a beauty salon.

Bonny about 'Medusa's Ankles'

Bonnie also directed a music video for Peter Yorn's "Iguana Bird" and another titled "Taught You How To Feel" for singer Sophie Lowe, with whom she co-starred in "The Philosophers".

Peter Yorn - Iguana Bird

The actress plans to shoot a unique horror film designed to make people reflect on how human activities contribute to polluting the world's oceans and planet. Wright also encourages British citizens to stay politically active and not skip elections.

In 2020, the actress moderated a discussion on the documentary "The Story of Plastic". The film's distressing scenes depict the crisis of global plastic pollution and highlight the connection between the plastic industry and fuel extraction. The webinar featured film creators, political analysts, lawyers, and public figures. All participants had the opportunity to comment.

Bonnie Wright's Personal Life

The Harry Potter saga brought Bonnie not only experience and fame but also love. She was twenty when Jamie Campbell Bower, with striking grey eyes, appeared on the set of "Deathly Hallows" portraying Gellert Grindelwald. Their relationship was no secret; the couple spent all their free time together.

Six months in, Jamie shocked everyone on set by declaring his love and popping the question to the red-haired beauty. Jamie had actually left his former girlfriend, designer Zoe Graham, for Bonnie. Their relationship had been serious; Jamie even got a tattoo of Zoe's name near his heart. In the end, Jamie picked the actress over the designer.

Bonnie was absolutely glowing, gushing about wedding dress shopping while Bower shared happy photos on Instagram. After their engagement, they looked even happier. Fans were eagerly waiting for wedding photos, but were crushed when the couple announced their split in summer 2012. Jamie simply said his heart was broken before heading to Toronto to film "City of Bones," while Bonnie stayed in the US shooting "Geography Of The Hapless Heart."

Bonnie Wright in 'Geography of the Broken Heart'

A year after splitting from Bower, Bonnie met businessman Simon Hammerstein, who owns The Box nightclub in Manhattan. Despite the 13-year age gap, she admitted she'd fallen for him. They understood each other well. Bonnie also revealed that her boyfriend took pride in being Oscar Hammerstein's great-grandson [a renowned American scriptwriter of the early 20th century]. But after two years, they called it quits.

Rumors linked Bonnie with "Glee" star Jacob Artist, whom she met at Elton John's party in West Hollywood. They were both first-timers at an Oscar-related event and felt a little out of their element. Bonnie made it clear that she and Jacob were just friends and nothing more.

In March 2022, Bonnie married Andrew Lococo, a 38-year-old businessman from California. A year later, Bonnie announced her pregnancy, and on September 28, 2023, she and Andrew welcomed a son.

Bonnie Wright and her husband Andrew Lococo

Bonnie is passionate about music, dancing, surfing, and pottery. Wright also tried her hand at modeling, posing for glossy magazines and walking in a Katie Eary fashion show. She even became the face of her parents' jewelry brand, Wright & Teague, repping their Oxfam jewelry line.

Go Gently - Nesting

Wright's also a dedicated yogi and vegetarian. She's drawn to feminist ideals and has a thing for astrology. She provides financial support to children from impoverished African countries and is a part of the Small Steps Project, a humanitarian organization aiding children from third-world countries.

Bonnie Wright Now

Harry Potter fans just got some exciting news. The main cast members, including Bonnie Wright, will soon reunite. They're lending their voices to "The Tales of Beedle the Bard" for a brand-new audiobook. Bonnie's also planning to shoot a new film from her own script.

In 2022, Bonnie Wright released a book on ecology

In 2022, Bonnie published her first book "Go Gently," sharing valuable tips for living an eco-friendly lifestyle.