On May 14, the new episode of Mission: Impossible —The Final Reckoning will be released, and fans of the franchise are asking: Is Ethan Hunt married? Amidst the chaos of car chases, shootouts, and espionage plots, many have forgotten this storyline. However, it became one of the most dramatic in the hero's history.
Is Ethan Hunt married?
Yes, in the third film of the franchise, Ethan did marry. His chosen one was Julia Anne Mead, a regular nurse with no ties to the spy world. The wedding was quiet and modest, but the happiness didn't last long.
"Ghost Protocol": A Divorce Undercover
In the fourth installment, viewers are initially told of Julia's death, but the truth later comes out: Ethan faked her death to save her life. Their marriage couldn't withstand the weight of secrets and dangers. For love, Ethan let her go — to freedom and a new life without constant threat.
A New Chapter: Ilsa Faust and a Second Chance
In Rogue Nation and Fallout, a new woman enters Ethan's life — Ilsa Faust. Their relationship builds slowly, on trust and equality. By the end, Julia, having started a new life, essentially gives her blessing for their happiness. Ethan has let go of his past, but the wound remains.
