Some of the hottest weather on record at the All England Club hasn’t put off some of the world’s biggest stars from heading down to SW19 for day two at Wimbledon.
Indeed, more than a few of the famous faces spotted in the Royal Box to watch today’s tennis action unfold are more than used to warm weather…as three of Australia’s biggest A-listers took their seats on Centre Court.
Cate Blanchett followed David Beckham‘s lead from day one by escorting her mother to the Championships. The 56-year-old Tár actress cut an elegant figure as she chatted to her mother June ahead of the day’s play.
And fellow Aussie star Rebel Wilson was also in attendance, with wife Ramona by her side, while a dapper-looking Russell Crowe was also seen taking in the tennis action with fiancée Britney Theriot.
Elsewhere, homegrown acting talent featured, with Black Doves and Happy Valley star Sarah Lancashire enjoying a day out with husband Peter Salmon.
TV writer Sally Wainwright, who wrote Happy Valley and Last Tango in Halifax, also joined the fortunate few in the Royal Box, alongside big names from the world of sport, including golfer Justin Rose, Judy Murray and Sir Jackie Stewart.
Play began at 1:30pm, with tennis superstars Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff both scheduled to play on the tournament’s grandstand court today.
Here’s the exclusive guests who’ve bagged the best seat in the house on the second day of the tournament:
Today’s Royal Box at Wimbledon featured actors, former sports stars, and even a touch of royalty 1. Lady Tamara van Custem 2. Rebel Wilson and wife Ramona Agruma 3.Vim Maru 4. Lady Rose Gilman 5. Cate Blanchett 6. Alexander Armstrong 7. June Blanchett 8. and 9. Twins Alexander and Oliver Kent-Braham 10. Peter Salmon 11. Deborah Jevans 12. Sarah Lancashire 13. Justin Rose 14. Britney Theriot 15. Kate Rose 16. Russell Crowe 17. Sir Jackie Stewart
Cate Blanchett and June Blanchett
A-lister Cate was pictured alongside her mother, retired teacher June, as the second day of action at the All England Club got underway at 1:30pm on Centre Court.
The 56-year-old has been enjoying other major events in London’s calendar, including stepping out for the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party in London last week.
Rebel Wilson and Ramona Agruma
Pitch Perfect star Wilson, 45, who tied the knot not once but twice with her partner Ramona Agruma, 40, were pictured together on Centre Court this afternoon.
Wilson once famously enjoyed an affair with a mystery tennis star – detailed in her autobiography Rebel Rising – ahead of her falling for Agruma, who she shares a daughter, Royce, with.
Russell Crowe and Britney Theriot
Jetting in from Malta where he was pictured looking svelte at the weekend, Gladiator star Russell Crowe, 60, arrived at Centre Court with fiancée Britney Theriot.
Cate looked chic in a tailored blue suit as she took her seat in the Royal Box alongside her mother June
Rebel Wilson, 45, was all smiles as she she struck a pose with wife Ramona Agruma, 40, who looked chic in a white striped co-ord
The Pitch Perfect actress looked chic in an embroidered pink dress for day two of the championships
Russell Crowe looked dapper in a suit and tie alongside his fiancée Britney Theriot at Wimbledon today
Justin and Kate Rose
Professional golfer Justin Rose, a dedicated tennis fan who’s been spotted in the Royal Box before, was in attendance with his wife Kate today.
In April, Kate was labeled as Rory McIlroy’s ‘mystery woman’ after she was spotted hugging and congratulating her husband’s rival at the Masters, sending social media into a frenzy, before being identified as the runner-up’s wife.
Rose took the situation in good humour, saying he thought that it was ‘pretty funny’ when the mystery woman ‘turned out to be Kate’.
Sarah Lancashire and Peter Salmon
British acting star Sarah Lancashire joined her husband Peter Salmon for a rare public outing on day two.
The actress, 60, was the picture of elegance in a floaty white summer dress as she braved the blistering heatwave during the outing at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, with former BBC North head Peter, 69, looking dapper in a navy blue suit with floral tie.
Judy Murray
While pro golfer Justin Rose looked sharp in a blue pinstripe suit while attending with wife Kate, who was chic in a pale ruffled mini dress
Sarah Lancashire joined her husband Peter Salmon for a rare public outing as they led the stars on day two of the Wimbledon Championships 2025 on Tuesday
Sarah sported a pair of shades as she watched the tennis in the UK’s balmy summer temperatures
Meanwhile, Judy Murray – mother of tennis ace Andy – was clad in a bright yellow lace shirt dress and white trainers
Judy put on a summery display in a bright yellow dress for the second day of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships
Most famous for being Andy and Jamie Murray’s mum – and their biggest fans, Judy is a Wimbledon Club Member and was awarded an OBE in 2017 for her services to tennis, women in sport and charity.
Sir Jackie Stewart
Former F1 driver Sir Jackie (aka the Flying Scotsman) appears to be a keen tennis fan, as he has been spotted in Wimbledon’s famous Royal Box before.
The 86-year-old has been married to his childhood sweetheart Lady Helen, 84, since 1962, and the couple share two sons – Paul and Mark.
Lady Helen suffers from frontotemporal dementia. He was accompanied today by his granddaughter Leona Stewart.
Julia Donaldson
Known to parents and children across the land, Julia Donaldson is the writer behind The Gruffalo and dozens of other children’s books. The Sussex-based writer was seated beside Christine Donaldson.
Sir Bill Beaumont and Lady Beaumont
Former Formula One driver, Sir Jackie Stewart, 86, watched the tennis with his granddaughter Leona Stewart
English writer Julia Donaldson of The Gruffalo fame took her seat behind Judy Murray on Tuesday
Bill Beaumont, Chairman of World Rugby, looked sharp in a black suit as he arrived at the Royal Box
Former rugby union player Sir William Blackledge Beaumont was captain of the England rugby union team, earning 34 caps – and A Question of Sport team captain alongside footballer Emlyn Hughes.
Sir Bill, who has been Chairman of World Rugby since 1 July 2016, attended with his wife Lady Beaumont.
Deborah Jevans
British former tennis player Deborah Jevans CBE has been at the hallowed location numerous times, as a former junior Wimbledon champion.
She also played 10 times in the women’s singles (between 1979 and 1983). Her best result was reaching the fourth round, when she lost to fifth-seeded Virginia Wade.
Ms Jevans also played in the doubles event, reaching the quarter finals of the mixed doubles event in 1978, playing with her future husband and Wimbledon referee Andrew Jarrett.
She became the first chairwoman of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club Board in 2023, succeeding Ian Hewitt.
In 2013, she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the New Year Honours due to her services to Sport and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games’, when she served as director of sports for the event.
Baroness Sue Campbell of Loughborough
Deborah Jevans appeared focused as she watched the live action from the Royal Box on Centre Court today
Baroness Sue Campbell, who previously worked as the FA’s Director of Women’s Football, sat next to Bill Beaumont
After a 55-year career in sports administration – including a role as chair of UK Sport between 2003 and 2013 – Baroness Sue Campbell is used to watching athletics of the highest level.
She retired from her role as the FA’s Director of Women’s Football in December, after taking up the position in 2016 and enjoying significant success in the job.
Lady Rose Gilman
The youngest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, Lady Rose Gilman, 45, attended Wimbledon alongside Alexander Armstrong today.
Lady Tamara van Cutsem
Lady Tamara van Custsem is the eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Westminster.
She is the elder sister of the Duke of Westminster, Hugh Richard Louis Grosvenor, who inherited his father’s entire £9billion estate after he died in 2016, and is now one of the UK’s wealthiest men.
Lady Rose Gilman is seen with Alexander Armstrong at day two of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships
Pictured: Alexander Armstrong in the Royal Box on day two of the 2025 Wimbledon Championships
Vim and Pooja Maru
Vim Maru, CEO of Barclays UK, observed the live action from the Royal Box today alongside his wife, Pooja.
Vim joined Barclays in 2023, and one year later, he became the CEO of the UK branch.
Before his current position, he has worked impressive roles at Lloyds Banking Group, Santander, and PwC.
Alexander Armstrong
Pointless host Alexander Armstrong appeared in high spirits as he arrived at Wimbledon for a day of tennis action.
The 55-year-old, originally from Rothbury, Northumberland, is also an actor, comedian, and singer.