Francesca Eastwood is more than just a media fixture. The name, however, has taken quite the tumble in the last few days, with her arrest on a felony domestic violence charge and the imminent fallout. While the details of the incident remain elusive for many, it is also naturally raising a few eyebrows.
Francesca is one of Clint Eastwood’s eight children. Her mother, Frances Fisher, is perhaps best known for her role as Ruth DeWitt Bukater in Titanic (1997). Fisher and Clint Eastwood met in 1988, during the pre-production party for Pink Cadillac, never wed, and split by 1995, when Fisher started going out with George Clooney.
Clint Eastwood, meanwhile, is still chugging on. Almost seventy years into his career (yeah, you read that right), the 94-year-old’s Juror #2 will be out in November 2024, a film in which his daughter Francesca plays a role.
Meet the Eastwoods
The Eastwoods are no doubt a big bunch – Laurie, Kimber, Alison, Kathryn, Francesca, and Morgan — and add two sons — Kyle and Scott. But it seems they have always been closely knit, both professionally and personally. From a young age, Francesca has appeared in many of her dad’s films, including True Crime (1999) and Jersey Boys (2014).
Many in Hollywood speculate that Juror #2 may be Clint Eastwood’s final film as a director, so it kind of makes sense that Francesca’s involved. Having said that, while her father’s influence has undoubtedly opened countless doors for her, she has, nevertheless, taken on a slew of roles in independent films and television projects.
She first piqued the attention of many in 2012, appearing on the reality show Mrs. Eastwood & Company. The show revolved around the lives of Clint’s then-wife, Dina Eastwood, and Francesca’s half-sister, Morgan. Later, she appeared in a range of films and TV shows, from Heroes Reborn to the much-awaited Twin Peaks: The Return. In 2017, she and her mother even shared the screen in an episode of FX’s Fargo, playing younger and older versions of the same character.
On a more personal note, her brother Scott, previously expressed how meeting Francesca’s son, his nephew, made him more aware of his potential future as a parent, stating “I think about how I am going to be as a father figure, as a mentor — how am I going to be?”
Who is Francesca Eastwood’s boyfriend?
Francesca is currently going out with actor and personal trainer Alexander Wraith. The couple have a son together – Titan – Clint’s fifth grandchild. Wraith himself has a son from his eight-year-long marriage to Lili Gaildraud, from whom he filed for divorce in 2018. Francesca and Wraith have been together since then, and their relationship has been a rather public affair. They’ve even walked the red carpet together, most recently at the premiere of Apple TV’s Shantaram.
It is unclear whether Wraith was involved in the domestic violence incident that led to Francesca’s arrest, but he is often seen commenting on her social media pages in support. With Francesca Eastwood facing backlash over her /body, receiving comments like, “scary skinny,” Wraith posts in her defense stating,
“Guys, I promise you she doesn’t have an eating disorder or anorexia. We eat McDonald’s on a daily basis, pizza, ice cream, bagels, and pastries. She just has a very, very special and fast metabolism.”
This is, however, not the first instance of Francesca Eastwood’s romantic life making the pages.
Francesca Eastwood’s Dating History
Francesca Eastwood has had her fair share of surprises and ‘woopsies‘ while dating. She shocked many when she married Jordan Feldstein, the brother of actor Jonah Hill and the manager of Maroon 5, in a small Las Vegas ceremony in 2013. Eight days later, the marriage was annulled. Why? Irreconcilable differences. No wonder it drew such media attention.
Tragically though, Jordan Feldstein passed away in December 2017 at the age of 40, with his cause of death said to be an onset of pulmonary embolism, pneumonia, and obesity. In addition to this strange and brief coupling, Francesca also dated controversial photographer Tyler Shields, known for pictures showing expensive items getting destroyed and sprinkling along phrases like “Fashion Kills.”
Their relationship became infamous when the couple destroyed a $100,000 Hermès Birkin bag during a controversial photo shoot. Shields defended the stunt as an artistic statement, “We’re talking about a bag,” he said. “It’s no different than a bag you get at the grocery store. You carry your shit in it.” But the act drew significant criticism leading to Shields also receiving death threats.
Accusations of Domestic Violence and Subsequent Arrest
On October 12, 2024, Francesca Eastwood was arrested in Beverly Hills. According to TMZ, the arrest is said to have stemmed from a heated argument between Francesca and her boyfriend while they were driving around Beverly Hills. Things escalated to the point where her boyfriend—who remains unnamed due to California law—decided to drive straight to the Beverly Hills Police Department. Here, officers are said to have noticed injuries on Francesca’s boyfriend.
“Officers conducted an investigation, and based on statements and injuries, Francesca Ruth Fisher Eastwood of Los Angeles was arrested (on Oct.12) for a felony, PC 273.5 – domestic violence,” said Lieutenant Andrew Myers to FOX.
Francesca was booked and later released from police custody. A $50,000 bail has been posted. While law enforcement did not reveal the identity of the victim, there has been some obvious speculation about whether her boyfriend, Alexander Wraith, was involved in this incident. Neither of the two or anyone from their sides, has publicly commented at the time of writing, leaving many questions about the nature and sequence of events of the night.
In the days following her arrest, Francesca appears to carry on as usual, posting on socials about her upcoming projects, including the biopic Queen of the Ring, where she plays wrestling champion Mildred Burke.
It’s possible she thought the arrest would not ruffle many feathers, or maybe it’s something else altogether. After all, when you’re the child of one of the most iconic figures in Hollywood, dealing with media frenzy might be second nature.
Francesca Eastwood has currently been released on bail, but domestic violence charges tend to get tenuous, and if convicted, the fate of her upcoming films will also hang in the balance. In the meantime, Francesca seems to be focused on her upcoming projects, particularly Juror #2. Starring alongside Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette, and Kiefer Sutherland, the film is due to be out in November, and might just be Samson’s last.
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