Emilia Fox says she has decided to stop discussing cousin Laurence Fox publicly after past comments

From the Newshound archive · first published 5 October 2026 · last updated 6 October 2026.

Silent Spring star Emilia Fox has revealed she refuses to discuss her cousin Laurence Fox in interviews, saying past comments have made her wary of the subject. She understands the public curiosity but has drawn a firm line. The remarks come as Laurence faces ongoing legal proceedings.

Laurence Fox, Reclaim Party founder, is awaiting trial after pleading not guilty to charges of sharing an intimate image without consent.

Emilia acknowledged the public interest directly, saying: 'I understand why there is an interest in knowing about Laurence.'

Laurence has courted controversy in recent years, including sharing a swastika image and posing in blackface on social media.