Emilia Fox Explains Decision to Avoid Public Comments on Cousin Laurence Fox’s Political Shift
Emilia Fox reveals why she avoids public discussion about cousin Laurence Fox's right-wing political turn. New interview details.
POLICY WIRE — London, United Kingdom — Emilia Fox has shared her reasoning for avoiding public commentary on her cousin Laurence Fox, who has transitioned from acting to right-wing political activism in recent years.
Both Emilia and Laurence followed their parents into the entertainment industry, joining a lineage of notable Fox family members, including Emilia’s brother Freddie Fox, known for his role in House of the Dragon, and Laurence’s sister Lydia Fox, an actor in Submarine.
While the family is widely recognized for its acting achievements, Laurence has gained attention for his political activities, including controversial social media posts and legal issues. In March 2023, he was charged with a sexual offense related to sharing an intimate image without consent, which he denies. When questioned about him in a recent interview with The Telegraph, Emilia stated she has chosen not to discuss him publicly due to past statements.
In 2021, following reports of her brother being spat at over Laurence’s views, Emilia told The Times that their life experiences differ and that Laurence’s political activities do not affect their personal relationship. She emphasized their mutual support in personal matters.
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Freddie Fox has been more vocal in his criticism, stating he fundamentally opposes Laurence’s political views and how they are expressed. He described the views as shocking and appalling, though he prefers not to elaborate further.
Laurence’s most recent acting role was in a 2022 film distributed by the far-right website Breitbart, where he portrayed Hunter Biden. Before entering politics, he was best known for his role as Detective Sergeant James Hathaway in the ITV series Lewis, as well as appearances in films such as Gosford Park and Victoria.
He began engaging more in political commentary in early 2020, founded the Reclaim Party later that year, and ran for London mayor in 2021, though he did not win. In 2024, he contested the Clacton by-election against Nigel Farage but received fewer than 500 votes, losing his £500 deposit.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
