The Bizarre History Behind Kate Winslet’s Latest Marriage

To a guy named Ned Rocknroll.

Sources have confirmed to People that Kate Winslet married Ned Rocknroll earlier this month, at Virgin magnate Richard Branson's private island.

First of all, yes: his last name is really Rocknroll. Well, legally.

First of all, yes: his last name is really Rocknroll. Well, legally.

But no, it's obviously not his birth name. He was born Ned Abel Smith.

Image by Kin Cheung / AP

Also: he's Richard Branson's nephew.

Also: he's Richard Branson's nephew.

Image by Maxim Shemetov / Reuters

The pair first hooked up in August 2011, when they were both guests at Branson's home on Necker Island.

The pair first hooked up in August 2011, when they were both guests at Branson's home on Necker Island.

This is the same island they got married on.

Image by Dave M. Benett / Getty Images


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