Well, he kept this pretty quiet…
This announcement appeared on page 57 of today's edition of The Times.
The Times
Benedict Cumberbatch's parents are indeed called Wanda and Timothy, and earlier this year it was revealed that he was in a relationship with Sophie Hunter, a theatre director.
BuzzFeed News has reached out to the actor's agent for confirmation but has yet to get a response.
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