Keeley Hawes and Matthew Macfadyen attend premiere of his new series

Keeley Hawes and Matthew Macfadyen Attend Premiere of New Series

Keeley Hawes and her husband, Matthew Macfadyen, celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary earlier this month and enjoyed a rare red carpet date night at the premiere of Netflix's Death By Lightning on Monday. The event took place at The Plaza Hotel in New York City.

Red Carpet Appearance

Keeley, 49, stunned in a red, high-neck dress with distressed fabric and a semi-sheer skirt. She completed her look with classic black stilettos and wore her hair straight. Matthew, 50, known for his role in Succession, wore a brown double-breasted blazer paired with a striped tie.

About the Series

Death By Lightning tells the true story of James Garfield's presidency and the American man who assassinated him in 1881, Charles J. Guiteau, played by Matthew Macfadyen.

"It will follow Charles' descent into madness as what starts as an allyship with the American President becomes a deep, and deadly, obsession."

Based on a historical mini-series and a novel, the show explores the life and death of James A. Garfield and the events that led Charles to commit the assassination.

Significance

The premiere marked a rare public outing for the couple, highlighting their long-term relationship and Matthew's role in this compelling historical drama.

Author's summary: Keeley Hawes and Matthew Macfadyen celebrated their 21st anniversary with a stylish appearance at the premiere of Death By Lightning, a historical drama about President Garfield's assassination.

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