Vanessa Kirby is currently one of the most talked-about actresses in the world. Between her role as Sue Storm in Marvel’s The Fantastic Four: First Steps and her heartbreakingly good performance in Pieces of a Woman, she's everywhere. Naturally, everyone is googling the same thing: who is Vanessa Kirby's husband?
The short answer? She doesn't have one. Not yet, anyway.
But that’s only half the story. If you’ve seen the recent headlines about her "secret" wedding or her "husband" Paul Rabil, you've probably run into a bit of internet telephone. The truth is actually a lot more interesting than a simple marriage certificate. As of early 2026, Vanessa and her long-term partner, Paul Rabil, are essentially a powerhouse "it-couple" who have built a family together without actually walking down the aisle.
The Man Behind the Name: Who is Paul Rabil?
If you aren't a sports fanatic, the name Paul Rabil might not ring a bell. In the U.S., though, he’s basically the Michael Jordan of lacrosse.
Rabil didn't just play the game; he revolutionized it. He’s a two-time World Lacrosse Champion and was the first overall pick in both the Major League Lacrosse (MLL) and National Lacrosse League (NLL) drafts back in 2008. He retired from the field in 2021, but he didn't exactly go to the beach. He co-founded the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) with his brother, Mike, and currently serves as its president.
So, we’re talking about a guy who went from being a star athlete to a major sports executive. He and Vanessa are a classic "A-list actor meets sports mogul" pairing. It works.
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How They Met (It wasn't London)
You’d expect a British Academy Award winner and a Maryland-born athlete to meet at a Met Gala or a posh party in Cannes. Honestly, they met in Des Moines, Iowa.
Paul shared this bit of trivia on Instagram a while back, mentioning that from the "very minute" they met in Iowa, his life became "more purposeful." They were first spotted by the paparazzi in October 2022, wandering around New York City looking very cozy. They didn't go "Instagram official" until November 2023, keeping things low-key while their careers both hit overdrive.
The Marriage Question: Are They Engaged?
The "Vanessa Kirby husband" searches spiked in late 2024. Why? Because Page Six reported that the couple got engaged in December of that year.
Since then, Vanessa has been spotted wearing some pretty significant silver rings on that finger, specifically during the Fantastic Four press tour in 2025. Neither of them has stood on a mountaintop and shouted, "We’re getting married!" but the evidence is basically everywhere.
They seem to be part of that new wave of Hollywood couples who just... don't care about the timeline. They aren't rushing to a chapel just to satisfy a Google search. Instead, they’ve focused on something much bigger.
Parenthood Before the Altar
In May 2025, during a photocall in Mexico City, Vanessa did the classic "celebrity pregnancy reveal"—no words, just a hand cradled over a very visible baby bump while wearing a stunning green Givenchy gown.
The internet lost its mind.
Paul later confirmed the news on social media with a caption that called Vanessa a "superhero." It was a nice nod to her Marvel role, but clearly, he meant it in the "growing a human being" sense.
The Arrival of Their Child
Fast forward to September 7, 2025. Vanessa and Paul officially became parents. They haven't plastered the baby's face across every tabloid, which is on brand for them. They’ve always been protective of their private life. Paul did share a heartfelt post about how becoming a father "slows you down and wakes you up at the same time."
So, while there is no "Vanessa Kirby husband" in the legal sense, there is a very committed father and partner who has been by her side through the most transformative year of her life.
Why People Think She’s Married to Pedro Pascal
We have to talk about the Pedro Pascal of it all.
If you look at the red carpet photos from the last year, Vanessa and Pedro look incredibly close. They play husband and wife—Reed Richards and Sue Storm—in the MCU. Because they have such great chemistry and are often seen leaning on each other or laughing during interviews, fans started shipping them in real life.
"I definitely don't feel famous," Vanessa told an interviewer years ago. "I've been lucky because I barely get recognized."
That’s probably not true anymore, but it explains why she handles the "are you dating your co-star?" rumors with such grace. She knows it’s just part of the job. Pedro and Vanessa are just good friends. Her real-life "Mr. Fantastic" is 6'3" and knows how to use a lacrosse stick.
A Look Back: The Callum Turner Years
Before Paul Rabil, Vanessa was in a long-term relationship that many fans still remember. She dated British actor Callum Turner for about four years, from 2015 to 2019.
They met on the set of Queen and Country and were the darlings of the indie film scene for a while. They lived together in South London and were notoriously private. When they split in 2020, sources told The Sun that their careers had simply taken off in different directions. Basically, they were both becoming too famous to ever be in the same room at the same time.
Callum has since moved on with Dua Lipa, and Vanessa found a different kind of partner in the American sports world. It’s funny how life works out.
What to Expect Next
If you're waiting for a massive, televised wedding, don't hold your breath. Vanessa and Paul seem to prefer the quiet life when the cameras aren't rolling.
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Here is what we actually know for certain:
- Status: In a committed, long-term relationship (reportedly engaged).
- Partner: Paul Rabil (PLL President/Retired Lacrosse Legend).
- Children: One child, born in September 2025.
- Current Home: They split time between the UK and the US, though they've been seen mostly in NYC lately.
The most likely scenario? They’ll continue to raise their child and support each other's massive careers—Vanessa with her upcoming Avengers appearances and Paul with the expansion of the PLL—and maybe, just maybe, they'll have a small, private ceremony that we only find out about six months after it happens.
For now, the best way to keep up with the couple isn't through marriage records, but by keeping an eye on Paul's Instagram for the occasional "Mum is a superhero" post or catching Vanessa on her next global press tour. Their story is a reminder that you don't need a formal title to be a "husband" in the ways that actually matter.
Next Steps for Fans:
If you want to see the chemistry that has everyone confused, check out the latest trailers for The Fantastic Four: First Steps. For a deeper look at Paul’s world, the documentary Fate of a Sport on ESPN+ gives a great look at the business he built while he and Vanessa were first starting out.