Married Elaine Mason Following Divorce With Jane Wilde

In 1995, Stephen Hawking made headlines not only for his groundbreaking work in cosmology but also for his personal life. After a long and tumultuous marriage to Jane Hawking, which ended in divorce, Stephen found love again with Elaine Mason, one of his nurses. Their relationship had begun in the late 1980s, and it was marked by both admiration and controversy. Some colleagues and family members expressed concern over Elaine's strong personality and her protective nature towards Stephen. Despite the challenges, Stephen's feelings for Elaine were undeniable. In September 1995, just months after his divorce, he married Elaine, expressing his joy with the heartfelt declaration, 'It's wonderful – I have married the woman I love.' This new chapter in his life was a testament to his resilience and ability to find happiness amidst personal struggles. Stephen and Elaine's marriage highlighted the complexities of love and companionship, especially in the face of adversity, as Stephen continued to navigate life with his motor neuron disease. Their union was a significant moment in Hawking's life, showcasing his enduring spirit and the importance of personal connections. Wedding Details: • Civil Ceremony: The couple was officially married on September 15, 1995, at the Cambridge Register Office. • Church Blessing: A formal religious blessing of the marriage took place the following day, September 16, 1995, at St Barnabas Church in Cambridge. • Public Statement: Following the ceremony, Hawking famously declared via his voice synthesizer, "It’s wonderful—I have married the woman I love". • Honeymoon: The couple traveled to Scotland for their honeymoon. Context and Background: • Relationship Origin: Hawking and Mason began their relationship in the late 1980s while she was part of his caregiving team. Mason's former husband, David Mason, was the engineer who helped develop Hawking's iconic speech-generating device. Divorce from Jane Wilde: Hawking had separated from Jane in 1990 after 25 years of marriage, though the legal divorce was not completed until 1995. • Marriage Duration: Hawking and Elaine Mason remained married for 11 years before divorcing in 2006, after which Hawking reconciled his friendship with Jane. #StephenHawking #Marriage #PersonalLife #Cosmology