Meet Ben Barnes’ Wife: All About ‘American Idol’ Alum Aubrey Cleland
Ben Barnes is a married man! The Chronicles of Narnia star quietly wed Aubrey Cleland after keeping their relationship under wraps for years. The couple said “I do” on October 11 in the bride’s home state of Oregon, according to Page Six.
Considering how private Barnes, 45, and Cleland have been about their romance — they’ve never even posted each other on social media — you’re likely after more details about the Shadow and Bone actor’s new wife, as well as their relationship history. Keep reading for every detail we could find out about the newlyweds.
Who is Aubrey Cleland?
Cleland is a 33-year-old West Linn, Oregon, native, and like her beau, she’s got an artistic background. She’s a self-taught abstract painter, according to her website. She often posts photos of her acrylic works on her social media, which her new husband occasionally likes or comments on with heart emojis. She lives and works in Los Angeles with her Siamese cat, Simba.
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Cleland also shares two talents with her London-born husband: acting and singing. In January 2025, she joined Barnes on stage for a performance during his Oregon tour date. She performed “One Minute More,” his only duet on his debut album, Where The Light Gets In. About a month earlier, Cleland acted in Barnes’ music video for his track “Nevermind.”
Cleland herself has shown off her singing chops on social media. After being rejected from the competition two times, she got a Golden Ticket during Season 12 of American Idol, reaching the semifinals. She watched her mother perform growing up and was inspired to try out for the show after Kelly Clarkson‘s win.
How long have Ben Barnes and Aubrey Cleland been together?
All the details about Barnes and Cleland’s romance are based around anonymous sources. Page Six reported that they started dating during the summer of 2024.
Several weeks ago, the outlet also claimed that the couple got engaged in late 2025. Their source said that Barnes proposed by the sea in the southwest of England on New Year’s Eve, on their first holiday together alongside their families.
