Hilary Lyon

Hilary Lyon
Born	United Kingdom
Nationality	British
Alma mater	Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama
Occupation(s)	Actress, writer, director
Known for	Chef! (1993), Outlander (2014), Trust Me (2017)
Spouses	Alan Cumming ​ ​ (m. 1985;div. 1993)​ Matt Ponting ​ (m. 2001)​
Children	2

Hilary Lyon is a British actress known for her work in television, theatre, and radio. She is known for her role in the BBC sitcom Chef! (1993) and has appeared in productions such as Outlander (2014) and Trust Me (2017). In addition to acting, Lyon has also contributed as a writer and director.

Personal life

In 1985, Hilary Lyon married actor Alan Cumming when he was 20 years old. Cumming has spoken about how both sought security in their relationship, particularly due to his personal experiences growing up. However, their marriage ended in divorce in 1993. ^[1]

References

1. "Alan Cumming on Owning His Bisexuality and the 'Blessing' of Not Having Kids in His First Marriage (Exclusive)". People.com. Retrieved 2025-02-27.