Actor Jennifer Winget is embracing a new chapter in her personal and professional life. Alongside exploring opportunities in the OTT space, she has also ventured into entrepreneurship, combining a milestone in her personal life with a creative project inspired by her wedding.
In an interview with Bombay Times, Jennifer reflected on her career, the unpredictable nature of success in the entertainment industry and the decision to keep her wedding largely private. She also spoke about the heartfelt response from fans and revealed the personal meaning behind the jewellery she designed for the occasion.
Reflecting on the reception to her recent work, Jennifer acknowledged that an actor’s popularity can fluctuate over time.
“It feels great. But I know it goes up and down, and that is the nature of an actor’s life. So, while I am very grateful for it and I’m enjoying every bit of it, I also know that it is very transient,” she said.
Jennifer Winget on Maintaining a Work-Life Balance
Despite spending much of her life in the public eye, Jennifer said she has always tried to maintain a sense of normalcy outside her professional commitments.
The actor explained that she understands how unpredictable the entertainment industry can be and tries to remain grounded regardless of the attention surrounding her work.
“I’ve always been the kind of girl who likes work-life balance. I’m a very normal girl. I try to keep my head on my shoulders because I know the nature of the industry,” she said.
Her comments reflect an approach that allows her to appreciate professional success while keeping her personal life separate from the demands of being a public figure.
Jennifer Winget Says Fans’ Reaction to Her Wedding Touched Her
Jennifer’s wedding was kept largely away from public attention, making the response from fans particularly meaningful to her.
According to the interview, she married Singapore-based businessman William Ishmael in an intimate ceremony in the United Kingdom in July, followed by a celebration with friends and family in Goa.
Although she chose to keep the occasion private, Jennifer said the affection expressed by fans after news of the wedding emerged left a lasting impression on her.
“It touched me deeply. So many people on the internet kept saying that it felt personal, it felt like it was their family wedding. It makes me emotional. I feel very grateful. And there is no word to describe how that touches me,” she shared.
Jennifer believes this emotional connection is partly a result of the time audiences spend watching television actors on screen. Having worked in television for years, she understands how viewers can come to feel familiar with performers and their lives.
“I have grown up doing television for so long and when that happens, then people actually feel like they know us and we become a part of their lives. Unfortunately, it doesn’t happen as much anymore,” she said.
For the actor, the response was a reminder of the lasting bond she has built with audiences over the course of her career.
‘It Felt Like a Beautiful Dream’: Jennifer on Her Wedding Day
For Jennifer, the wedding was primarily about bringing together the people who mattered most to her and her partner.
She recalled the joy of having friends and family travel from different parts of the world to celebrate their union. Rather than focusing on the scale of the event, she highlighted the warmth of being surrounded by loved ones.
“It was just so nice to have all our friends and family from every part of the world, and then to have this beautiful, and joyous celebration of Will and I coming together. It was fantastic. I still haven’t been able to process it. It felt like a beautiful dream,” she said.
Jennifer has generally kept her relationship away from the spotlight, and her wedding followed a similar approach. Asked about having William beside her on the day, she offered a brief response: “It was great.”
Her comments suggest that the personal significance of the occasion mattered more to her than the public attention that might have accompanied it.
Jennifer Winget Designs Her Wedding Jewellery With Ekatra Jewels
Jewellery became another way for Jennifer to make the wedding deeply personal. Rather than simply selecting finished pieces, she said she took an active role in designing the jewellery, paying attention to sketches, shapes, proportions and settings.
Jennifer collaborated with Ekatra Jewels on the ‘Not Just For One’ collection, also referred to as ‘NOT JUST ONE’, which was created around her wedding and later introduced as a solitaire jewellery collection.
The project marked a creative step for the actor, who worked alongside the jewellery brand as a co-creator. For her, the pieces were intended to carry personal meaning rather than serve only as accessories for the occasion.
“I was very clear about what I wanted to wear, it was the biggest moment of my life. I created my wedding jewellery. There’s a story and meaning to it. And what better occasion than my wedding to showcase that? That is what makes jewellery even special,” she explained.
One of the most distinctive details was her wedding ring, which she said features 108 facets. Jennifer associated the number with new beginnings, making it a fitting choice for the occasion.
“My wedding ring has 108 facets and 108 is all about new beginnings. So, it just kind of felt right. Our wedding bands have our wedding date on it,” she said.
The engraved wedding date and the ring’s design added further personal touches to the jewellery, linking the pieces to a significant milestone in the couple’s lives.
Jennifer Winget’s Personalised Jewellery Gifts for Her Bridesmaids
Jennifer extended the idea of meaningful jewellery to her bridesmaids, choosing necklaces and earrings according to the personalities she associated with each of them.
The designs represented different qualities, with each shape carrying its own symbolism: round for confidence, marquise for courage, heart for nurturing and love, pear for curiosity and creativity, oval for clarity and mindfulness, emerald for drive, and multi-shape designs for authenticity.
Rather than choosing identical gifts for everyone, Jennifer wanted each piece to reflect the individual wearing it.
“I had these little necklaces and earrings that I gave to my bridesmaids based on their personality. So, my six bridesmaids brought every shape that I think that suits them the best,” she said.
The jewellery became an extension of the wedding’s personal theme, with the designs intended to celebrate the different qualities of the people closest to her.
Through her wedding reflections and collaboration with Ekatra Jewels, Jennifer has offered a glimpse into a milestone she largely chose to keep private. Her account brings together her appreciation for her fans, her perspective on a career in entertainment and her interest in creating jewellery with personal significance.
