Rupert Sanders
| Rupert Sanders | |
|---|---|
 Sanders at the Australian premiere of Snow White and the Huntsman in June 2012 | |
| Born |
Rupert Miles Sanders 16 March 1971 Westminster, London, England |
| Occupation | Director |
| Spouse(s) | Liberty Ross (m. 2002; div. 2014) |
| Children | 2 |
Rupert Miles Sanders (born 16 March 1971) is an English film director.
Early life
Sanders was born in Westminster, London, the eldest son of Thalia (née Garlick) and Michael Sanders.[1]
Career
Sanders has directed numerous television advertisements, including one for Halo 3: ODST, which won him two Golden Lions at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival.[2] Sanders' first feature film was Snow White and the Huntsman, which was released in the US in early June 2012. The film's budget was $170 million, including an eight-figure marketing expenditure, and it earned $20.3 million on its opening day in the US. To date, the film has grossed $396,592,829 at the box office.[3][4] He is set to direct a film adaptation of science fiction manga franchise Ghost in the Shell, with Avi Arad and Steven Paul producing and Scarlett Johansson starring in the main role.[5][6]
Personal life
Sanders married model Liberty Ross,[7] sister of Oscar-winning composer Atticus Ross,[8] in 2002.[9] Though both Sanders and Ross are British, they moved to Los Angeles to further Sanders' career.[9] Together they have two children, daughter Skyla and son Tennyson. In July 2012, Us Weekly published photos of Sanders cheating on Ross with actress Kristen Stewart,[10] prompting Sanders and Stewart to issue separate public apologies.[11][12][13] Ross subsequently filed for divorce from Sanders in January 2013, seeking joint custody, spousal support, and legal fees.[14] The divorce was finalized on 30 May 2014.[15]
Filmography
- Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) - Director
- Ghost in the Shell (2017) - Director
References
- ↑ Samson, Pete (27 July 2012). "Robert Pattinson quits home he shared with Kristen Stewart". The Sun. Retrieved 27 July 2012.
- ↑ Babb, Francesca (1 June 2012). "Snow White & the Huntsman Director Rupert Sanders Is Living the Fairy Tale". The Guardian. Retrieved 27 July 2012.
- ↑ McClintock, Pamela (2 June 2012). "Box Office Report: 'Snow White and the Huntsman' Tops Friday With Strong $20.3 Million". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 27 July 2012.
- ↑ "Snow White and the Huntsman (2012)". Box Office Mojo. Amazon.com. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ↑ Kroll, Justin (January 5, 2015). "Scarlett Johansson Signs On to Star in DreamWorks' 'Ghost in the Shell' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ↑ "Scarlett Johansson Confirmed to Star in Ghost in the Shell". Time. Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ↑ "Kristen Stewart Cheats on Robert Pattinson With Director Rupert Sanders". Us Weekly. 24 July 2012. Retrieved 27 July 2012.
- ↑ "Liberty Ross - Kristen Stewart Affair: Who Exactly Is Liberty Ross?". Contactmusic.com. 25 July 2012. Retrieved 27 July 2012.
- 1 2 "Liberty Ross: 6 Things to Know About Rupert Sanders' Wife". ABC News. 28 July 2012. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ↑ "Kristen Stewart, Rupert Sanders apologize for affair". CBCNews. Retrieved 17 August 2012.
- ↑ "Kristen Stewart's Apology to Robert Pattinson for Cheating". People Magazine. Retrieved 25 July 2012.
- ↑ "Kristen Stewart's Cheating Apology: PR Insider Weighs In". Huffington Post. Retrieved 26 July 2012.
- ↑ D'Zurilla, Christie (July 25, 2012). "Rupert Sanders apologizes for Kristen Stewart hookup". L.A. Times. Retrieved September 13, 2012.
- ↑ "Liberty Ross Files for Divorce from Rupert Sanders". People. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
- ↑ "Liberty Ross and director Rupert Sanders have finalized their divorce". UPI.com. 30 May 2014. Retrieved 10 June 2014.