Jemima Goldsmith has married for a second time, exchanging vows with Irish-Australian financier Cameron O’Reilly after a relationship that began as a friendship through work.
Goldsmith, 52, and O’Reilly, 62, are understood to have married over the weekend, following their engagement earlier this year. The couple had reportedly been together for just over a year before taking the next step in their relationship.
The wedding marks a new chapter for Goldsmith, the award-winning producer and writer who was previously married to former Pakistan cricket captain and politician Imran Khan.
Jemima Goldsmith and Cameron O’Reilly’s Relationship
According to reports, Goldsmith and O’Reilly initially met through their professional circles and remained friends before their relationship became romantic.
A friend previously described O’Reilly as a private person and said Goldsmith was keen to protect his privacy.
The couple’s engagement was reported in May, after which members of Goldsmith’s family are understood to have met O’Reilly and developed a good relationship with him.
Goldsmith’s brother Ben Goldsmith confirmed the marriage, while his wife, Jemima Jones, celebrated the occasion online, writing: “What a happy day!”
Who Is Cameron O’Reilly?
Cameron O’Reilly comes from a prominent Irish-Australian business family. He is the son of the late Sir Anthony O’Reilly, the media entrepreneur and former international rugby player.
An Oxford graduate, Cameron spent around a decade working within his father’s media interests, including Independent News & Media and Australia’s APN News & Media. He later stepped down as chief executive of APN News & Media in 2000.
O’Reilly subsequently moved into private equity and founded Bayard Capital in 2003.
One of his best-known business ventures involved the Swiss metering company Landis+Gyr. After serving as its chief executive, he oversaw its eventual sale to Toshiba in 2011 for approximately $2.3 billion.
Jemima Goldsmith’s First Marriage to Imran Khan
Before marrying O’Reilly, Goldsmith was married to Imran Khan, the former Pakistan cricket captain who later became the country’s prime minister.
The couple married in 1995 and had two sons, Sulaiman and Kasim. Their marriage ended in the mid-2000s.
Despite their divorce, Goldsmith has remained publicly concerned about Khan’s circumstances in Pakistan. She and their sons have campaigned for his release from prison.
Khan has been imprisoned since 2023 in connection with corruption cases. He has denied wrongdoing and has described the cases against him as politically motivated.
Goldsmith’s Life After Her Divorce
Following the end of her marriage to Khan, Goldsmith became known for her work in film and television, particularly as a writer and producer.
She has also had several high-profile relationships, including with actor Hugh Grant, comedian Russell Brand and The Crown creator Peter Morgan.
Over the years, Goldsmith has maintained a relatively high-profile position in British media and social circles while increasingly focusing on creative work and documentary filmmaking.
A New Chapter for Jemima Goldsmith
The marriage comes at a significant time in Goldsmith’s personal life. Her mother, socialite Lady Annabel Goldsmith, died in 2023, while her father, billionaire businessman Sir James Goldsmith, died in 1997.
Goldsmith has continued to balance her professional career with her involvement in causes connected to Pakistan and her former husband.
Her marriage to O’Reilly now begins a new chapter away from her previous high-profile relationship with Khan.
Goldsmith and O’Reilly Keep Their Relationship Private
Despite their respective backgrounds, Goldsmith and O’Reilly have largely kept their relationship away from the public spotlight.
Their romance reportedly developed quietly after they met through work, and O’Reilly is known for maintaining a private profile.
The couple’s decision to keep much of their relationship out of the public eye has made their wedding a particularly notable development in Goldsmith’s personal life.
