Anecdotes

Holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

Dropped out of school when he was 15.

Was first introduced to his wife Madonna by Sting & Trudie Styler at their country estate. Sting was later made godfather of their first-born son, Rocco Ritchie.

Robbie Williams' song, "She's Madonna," is about him and how he broke up with his former partner to be with Madonna.

During the MTV Movie Awards, Will Smith arrived on a horse to perform the song from Les mystères de l'Ouest (1999) and the horse accidentally stepped on Guy's foot, injuring him. 20 years later, the two men would work together on Aladdin (2019).

Has a stepdaughter: Lourdes Leon (b. October 14, 1996) with ex-wife, Madonna.

He has expressed a desire to direct the sequel to L'escadron suicide (2016).

Attended the wedding of Catherine Princess of Wales and Prince William of Wales.

Matthew Vaughn was best man at his wedding to Madonna.

Has 5 children: son, Rocco Ritchie (b. August 11, 2000) & adoptive son, David Banda Mwale Ciccone Ritchie (b. September 24, 2005) with ex-wife, Madonna and son, Rafael Ritchie (b. September 5, 2011), daughter, Rivka Ritchie (b. November 29, 2012) & son, Levi Ritchie (b. June 8, 2014) with wife, Jacqui Ainsley.

He is an avid martial artist who holds black belts in Shotokan Karate, Judo and Brazillian Jiu Jitsu.

Ritchie is one of only two directors with films on both the IMBb Top 250 and Bottom 100. Arnaques, combines et botanique (1998) and Snatch: Tu braques ou tu raques (2000) are on the Top 250, while À la dérive (2002) is the on the Bottom 100. The only other director to accomplish this feat is John McTiernan.

Gwyneth Paltrow was the maid of honor at his wedding to Madonna.

Was originally set to direct Layer Cake (2004), but dropped out due to other commitments. It was directed by his previous collaborator Matthew Vaughn.

He and wife Madonna adopted a boy from Malawi, David Banda Mwale Ciccone Ritchie (born September 24, 2005). They filed the adoption papers on October 10, 2006, and the adoption was finalized on May 28, 2008.

Godfather of his son David is Rupert Everett.

His father re-married to Shireen Ritchie, Baroness Ritchie of Brompton, a model, politician, and life peer. His mother re-married to a baronet.

Engaged to Jacqui Ainsley [October 9, 2012].

Friends with David Beckham.

Stepmother, Shireen Ritchie, is chairwoman of the ultra-chic Kensington and Chelsea Conservative Association (UK).

Godmother of his son Rocco is Trudie Styler.

After months of speculation, he and Madonna announced their separation. (octobre 2008)

He is the son of Amber Mary (Parkinson) and Captain John Vivian Ritchie. His ancestry includes English, as well as some Irish and Scottish, and distant French.

Parents divorced when he was 5 years old.

Madonna alluded to golddigging on Ritchie's part in two songs from her 2012 MDNA album: "Love Spent" and "I Don't Give A".

Former son-in-law of Silvio Ciccone.

Former brother-in-law of Christopher Ciccone, Martin Ciccone, and Paula Ciccone., Anthony Ciccone, Melanie Ciccone, Mario Ciccone, and Jennifer Ciccone.