Jamie Redknapp and Frida Andersson married and had a child together within two years of meeting.
The football legend built a relationship with his current partner in what felt like no time at all. The pair wed and welcomed their first child together shortly after reports surfaced the two were romantically connected. Before his whirlwind relationship, Jamie was married to his ex-wife, Louise Redknapp, but called it quits in a mutual agreement.
Jamie and Louise tied the knot back in 1998 but settled on divorce in 2018 with the details as to why still unknown to the public. Louise stayed out of the dating world until just recently because she felt she needed to be a "staple" in their children's lives but Jamie moved on.
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Who is Frida Andersson
Frida is a Swedish-born model but has lived in the UK from the start of her career. The 38-year-old was signed to Mrs Robinson Management but is now with Next Management, appearing in campaigns for brands such as Escada.
Before meeting Jamie, Frida shared four children with American hedge fund manager Jonathan Lourie. They have three boys and one girl together who all lived with her in West London before moving into her shared home with Jamie and his kids.
Jamie and Frida start dating - August 2020
Reports first surfaced that Jamie and Frida were connected in 2020, three years after he and Louise separated. A source close to the pundit said he felt it was the right time to move on and continue with his life and was soon pictured with the model consistently in the following weeks.
It was believed the couple met a year prior through mutual friends and their relationship quickly flourished.
Frida is pregnant with her and Jamie's first child - May 2021
After news surfaced online she was pregnant, Frida confirmed the rumours through Instagram. She took to the comment section to personally reply to the congratulatory messages instead of making an official announcement.
As she thanked fans for their support, the public took this as her not denying the claims and soon a source close to the couple said they were "delighted" to be expecting a child together. The source said: "Jamie and Frida are absolutely delighted. They’ve been virtually inseparable in lockdown, and their relationship has gone from strength to strength.”
The couple marry without telling anyone they were engaged - October 2021
Jamie and Frida opted for a ceremony so private no one knew it was even happening. The couple kept the public completely in the dark about the majority of their relationship which included never announcing they were engaged. Heavily pregnant at this point, Frida wore a form-fitting white gown to show off her bump with an elegant bardot neckline. Jamie opted for a classic navy suit as he was papped holding his new wife's hand whilst giving a thumbs up to his son as they entered the venue.
The ceremony was a private event with only close friends and family in attendance at the Chelsea Registry office in West London. His ex Louise was apparently "knocked sideways" by the news according to a source close to her. Speaking to OK!, they said: "Louise was knocked sideways by the news. Jamie didn't tell her directly, she found out through family.
"She's happy for them both and says life goes on but at the same time, she's shocked by how quickly he's moved on and that he'll be a new dad again at nearly 50. A new baby is always a joy but she is concerned about how it will impact their family dynamic."
Frida gives birth to their first child Raphael - November 2021
Jamie broke the news the latest addition to the Redknapp family had arrived with an adorable Instagram snap. Pictured laying next to him, the 49-year-old told the world to "meet Raphael Anders Redknapp." He added: "W e’re so in love, mum is doing so well too. We can’t thank the amazing doctors and nurses at the Chelsea and Westminster enough. So excited for him to meet my boys.
Frida also penned an adorable message online informing the world of his already earned nickname. She said: "Our Viking has arrived. Feeling beyond blessed to have welcomed this precious little boy, Raphael Anders Redknapp, to our family. A big thank you to all the wonderful doctors and nurses at Chelsea Westminister Hospital."
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