James Norton EXPOSED? The Secret Life of Netflix’s Rising Star They Don’t Want You to Know — Love, Family, and Hidden Truths Revealed!! While James Norton dominates screens in Netflix’s latest period drama, the real story isn’t in the script — it’s behind the scenes. From secret romances to private family moments he shields from the spotlight, Norton’s life off-camera is shrouded in mystery. Fans are left wondering: Who is the man behind the intense performances? How does he really live when the cameras stop rolling? Every move, every hush-hush detail hints at a side of James Norton the world rarely sees — and it’s more shocking than any character he plays. Dive into the untold story and discover the hidden truths fans can’t stop talking about.

Where does James Norton live?

Now 40, the actor was born in 1985 in Lambeth, London, but he grew up in Malton, North Yorkshire. The Happy Valley star doesn’t offer much in terms of details about his life at home, but he has shared the odd glimpse in the past of his house in South-East London. Through various pictures and posts on his Instagram, James offered a view of what appeared to be his living room inside his house as he stood in front of an impressive photo wall. He also captured and shared himself enjoying an ice bath in his back garden that featured a brown wooden fence and fairy lights. It’s thought the star’s house is in the Peckham neighbourhood.

Who is James Norton dating?

While the King & Conqueror’s actor has been linked to a few famous faces, at the moment, he is believed to be a single man. Rumoured to have been dating stylist Flora Huddart and singer Lily Allen, James hasn’t been in a public relationship since his split from fellow actor Imogen Poots.

The couple were together from 2018 until 2023 and were engaged for one year, after James popped the question in 2022. Opening up about their break-up, he told The Guardian: “That happened naturally and amicably. Two actors going out is always challenging because of scheduling. We were travelling a lot. And that was one of many factors that brought a very happy relationship to an end.” 

He first addressed the ending of his six-year relationship publicly on stage during a panel chat at Glastonbury earlier this year. James further explained: “I lost the person. But I also lost the life I was about to lead, the kids we had named, all that kind of stuff.” The star offered more insights into the private couple’s life together, saying: “It’s very [expletive] hard, but it happened in a very abrupt way, and it happened kind of to me, and I thought that I was on a path. I was about to have kids, about to get married, all that kind of stuff, and my life just turned around, completely changed direction.”

James and Imogen were first linked in 2017 while both starring in a run of the play Belleville at the Donmar Warehouse. Three years later, in 2020, it was reported that Imogen had moved into James’s London house.

What has James Norton starred in?

James is no stranger to the screen, and he has already enjoyed a hugely successful acting career. Best known for playing Tommy Lee Royce in ITV’s smash hit Happy Valley, he has also taken on starring roles in BBC’s McMafia, War & Peace and the newly released King & Conqueror.

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Outside of his work for television, James has also appeared in a number of films, including Little Women, Joy, Rogue and Nowhere Special.

What health battle is James Norton facing?

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The Bafta-winning actor was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 22 years old and has been battling with his condition ever since. He has been open about learning to cope with his diagnosis and has been a strong advocate for diabetes awareness in the UK, taking part in many public campaigns. He also regularly posts pictures on his Instagram account where he shows his continuous glucose monitor (CGM) that is implanted in his arm.