A Quiet Announcement, A Private Life

Freddie Highmore shocked many fans in September 2021 when, during a guest appearance on talk show Jimmy Kimmel Live!, he casually confirmed he had “got married.” He showed a wedding ring and said:

“Yes, I got married … I’m as happy as a Brit can be and I’m married to a very wonderful woman.”

He added that he wasn’t going to make a big spectacle of it — a modest, low‑key confirmation in line with his overall desire for privacy.

At that time, he did not publicly name his wife — but subsequent reporting confirmed: his spouse is British web developer Klarissa Munz.

Freddie and Klarissa’s marriage remains deliberately low‑profile: they rarely make red‑carpet appearances together, there’s little to no presence on social media, and the actor has explicitly underscored his preference for privacy when discussing his personal life.

Who is Klarissa Munz?

• Klarissa Munz is British. According to multiple reports, she studied Theology and Religious Studies at the prestigious University of Cambridge.

• After university she transitioned into tech: she works as a front‑end / web developer. At the time of reporting, she held a junior developer role at a digital agency (some sources name it as Radical Departures) and has skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related web technologies.

• Her career highlights that even though she’s married to a well-known actor, she continues to maintain an independent professional path, away from the Hollywood spotlight

All in all, Klarissa seems to be someone who values privacy, stability, and a life outside of the glamor — a conscious and deliberate counterbalance to fame.

When & Where They Met

According to multiple reports, Freddie Highmore and Klarissa Munz first met while studying at Cambridge University. Highmore studied Spanish and Arabic at Cambridge, while Munz studied Theology / Religious Studies.

Though some sources tie their initial meeting to the time Highmore was starring in Bates Motel, it appears their connection formed earlier — during their university years.

They remained private about their relationship for years; they were publicly pictured together at events (for example at the Golden Globe Awards in 2018) but rarely spoke about it.

The Relationship & Marriage — Still Very Private

• In the 2021 Jimmy Kimmel interview, Freddie confirmed the marriage but declined to share many personal details or name Klarissa publicly.

• He joked about not using traditional marital vocabulary — calling himself a “married man” felt weird, and saying “my wife” sounded odd. Instead, he and his spouse “just point to the rings” and leave the rest unsaid.

• Klarissa rarely appears publicly, and the couple keeps a low profile — for example, their presence on social media is virtually nonexistent.

This commitment to privacy seems deliberate and mutual: despite Highmore’s fame, their relationship remains grounded, discreet, and dignified.

Why Their Story Resonates — Despite the Secrecy

• Their path shows that even in Hollywood, it’s possible to maintain a strong relationship without public spectacle. Theirs is a rare example of a celebrity marriage that resists tabloid sensationalism.

• The contrast is striking: Highmore — a celebrated actor, leading star of “The Good Doctor” — married to Munz, a web developer working quietly in London’s tech world. The fact that both continue to choose their respective professions and values speaks to respect and balance.

• Their story reminds us that for some public figures, fame doesn’t have to dictate private life; sometimes, love and partnership are — quite simply — everyday, human, unflashy.