Ben Barnes, star of The Institute and The Chronicles of Narnia film series, (where he played Prince Caspian) has tied the knot with American Idol alum and actor Aubrey Cleland! They got married in a totally dreamy wedding at the Chateau de Lis in Oregon (which is the bride’s home state). The couple are said to have been dating since 2024 and had got engaged on New Year’s Eve in December 2025. The wedding ceremony was reportedly intimate and attended by 150 guests only.
The couple shared a joint Instagram announcement on October 14 and Ben took to Instagram to write about his new wife and their nuptials. Revealing a series of wedding photos, with Ben looking every bit the dapper groom in a black tuxedo and Aubrey in a white gown with a corset bodice, he wrote: “We got married!” with the words: “We got married! 🤍”
The 45-year-old actor continued: “In a world of 8 billion people, it is extraordinary to find someone who feels like your person, someone who matches your sense of humour, curiosity and humanity — with whom you can be effortlessly yourself, feel understood, valued and loved for everything that you are."
He added, "And, speaking for the first time as a proud husband: I married a woman of such rare grace, kindness and beauty, who somehow makes the world feel both bigger and more like home, who finds wonder, joy and laughter in things that might have passed me by, and who makes the ordinary feel momentous.
We are so happy and so excited for everything to come.”
Several Hollywood stars poured in their wishes to the couple’s post with Katherine Heigl saying, “Oh my lord!!! Congratulations my old friend I am so so so thrilled and happy for you!! ❤️❤️❤️” . Game of Thrones star Alfie Allen sharing, “Brothaaaaa ❤️❤️❤️” and Katherine McNamara adding her happiness at the news with: “CONGRATULATIONS!!!”