Ben Barnes reveals marriage in two words: 'We got married!'

What He Really Wrote

The caption was not just a formality. Barnes spoke about looking for someone with whom he shares his sense of humor and curiosity, and who makes him feel ‘understood’. He described his wife as "a woman of such rare grace, kindness and beauty" and signed himself a proud husband, saying they were excited for what is to come.

Who is Aubrey Cleland

Cleland is an actress (Black Widow) and is from Oregon (thus the venue). She appeared in the video for Barnes’ own track, Nevermind, which was released in 2024. The pair were first linked around two years before the wedding.

A silent pair

It’s the restraint that’s most noticeable, not the venue or the dress. No engagement interview, no first look, no sold photos. The first thing the public saw that day was the couple’s own words, in their own post, on a Wednesday afternoon. Then it was finished, and everyone else could get to work.