Shelley is an actress in her own right yet it is her marriage to Paddy Considine that always attracts attention to her. Since her appearance in the 2009 movie Le Donk & Scor-zay zee, Shelley has not been seen in other movie roles.
Notwithstanding, Shelley’s husband whom she married back in 2002 is a trained photographer who later found success as an actor in movies like My Summer of Love, and his recent appearance on House of the Dragon, the prequel to HBO Game of Thrones among many others.
About Shelley Considine
Shelley’s early life is filled with many vague details. Her husband was born Patrick George Considine on September 5, 1973, in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. He grew up with one brother and four sisters.
Moving on, her husband attended Beyne Senior School and Burton College. Notably, he met his lifelong collaborator, Shane Meadows while at Burton College. he later enrolled to study photography at the University of Brighton and graduated with a first-class degree.
However, the professional photographer will turn to an acting career at the nudging of Meadows who cast him in many of his works.
Intriguing Details No One Told You About Paddy Considine’s Wife
1. How Shelley and Paddy Met
Shelley and Paddy have been together since he was 18 years old. Going by his age, they would have met in 1992 at the time he was just launching his career.
Their attraction moved beyond a relation to a long-time commitment. Apparently, they were together for many years before they got married in 2002.
2. Shelley Considine Shares Three Children with Paddy
She has three children with the actor, director, and producer. She and her husband have managed to keep their children’s lives private. However, one of their children, a son named Joseph Considine is said to have been named after her husband’s father, Martin Joseph Considine.
3. The Actress’s Husband Threatened to Become a Shoe Maker than Become a Celebrity
Despite the success that her husband’s career has achieved, the Considine’s are one of the most private celebrities ever. They live outside of media hackling and controversy.
In this light, her husband Paddy once revealed that if he ever becomes a celebrity he will become a shoemaker. While this may be a light way of saying he hates the paparazzi, it is noticeable that the actor and his wife chose to live a low-key life.
According to some sources, her family still lives in his hometown of Burton upon Trent.
4. Her Husband was Diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome
Shelley’s 51-year-old husband was diagnosed with Asperger syndrome in 2011 when he was just in his 30’s. Despite the diagnosis, he had many challenges that suggested he may be suffering from another health condition.
After meeting the clinician, Dr. Andrew Barton -Breck, he suggested that he may actually be suffering from Irlen syndrome, a condition that prevents the brain from processing visual stimuli. It took the next few years (2013) before he would be diagnosed with the syndrome by Dr. Helen Irlen herself.
After the diagnosis was confirmed, Paddy started using specially made Irlen filters to correct it. It is also noticeable that he uses special contact lenses while on set or tinted glasses.
5. Shelley Attends Almost Every Event With Her Husband
The lifelong partner of the My Summer of Love actor has been through many stages of the actor’s career. Apart from supporting him from the sidelines, she has walked the red carpets beside her spouse of 22 years.
She attended events such as the London Premier of Tyrannossaur (2011), Orange British Academy Film Awards(2012), and Jameson Empire Awards (2016) among many others.
6. Her Husband is One of the Star Actors in House of the Dragon
Following her husband’s string of successful movies and directing career, it is not surprising that he landed a role in the highly anticipated House of the Dragon series. Before now he had turned down a role in the Game of Thrones without reading the script. He later watched the series with his family during the Covid 19 lockdown.
Fortunately, the Dog Altogether director was later offered the part of king Viserys I in the Game of Thrones prequel which was released in August 2022. Thankfully, he accepted the role which places him alongside Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, and Wil Johnson among many others. For now, his character will drive much of the actions of the series as viewers are caught in the suspense.
More so, Paddy’s role in the series is likely going to run into many seasons if the HBO Game of Thrones story is anything to go by. So far, the adaptation of George R. R. Martins’ book Fire & Blood (2018) is the lifeline of House of the Dragon.
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7. How Rich is Shelley Considine?
Shelley’s net worth is not noted, yet, being the wife of a famous actor, and director comes with its pecks. Her husband, Paddy has a net worth of $4 million which he made from his career of over two decades.
Looking at her husband’s net worth side by side with top stars of Game of Thrones who earned $500,000 per episode, the House of the Dragon actor’s fortune is likely going to increase.
Shelley Considine’s marriage of two decades to Paddy Considine added to her popularity and fame. As it is, the couple had been together from the early years of his now successful career. For now, she only has one known work and it remains unclear if she intends to pursue an acting career or be a supportive wife who prefers to run the home.
