Rupert Miles Sanders is an English film director best known for directing the fantasy action film Snow White and the Huntsman, which earned just under $400 million at the global box office. The film, released in 2012, starred Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, and Chris Hemsworth, and marked Sanders' feature-film directorial debut.
Sanders was previously married to Liberty Ross, an English model and actress who is also the sister of Academy Award–winning composer Atticus Ross. The couple had two children together—a son and a daughter—and were married for more than a decade before their relationship ended publicly and contentiously.
In July 2012, photographs surfaced showing Sanders in an intimate situation with actress Kristen Stewart, who played the lead role in Snow White and the Huntsman. At the time, Stewart was in a long-term relationship with actor Robert Pattinson. The photographs were published by a U.S. entertainment magazine, drawing heavy media scrutiny.
Following the revelations, Sanders issued a public apology to Ross and their children, stating that he hoped to repair the damage caused. Stewart also issued a separate public apology to Pattinson. Despite these attempts, the incident significantly impacted both couples' relationships.
Liberty Ross filed for divorce in January 2013, and their separation was finalized in 2014. Reports suggested that Ross received their $2 million home and a portion of shared assets in the settlement. While further details of the financial agreement remain private, the divorce marked the end of what was described as an already strained partnership.
According to later interviews, Ross stated that their relationship had been troubled even before the photos were released. She noted that there had been emotional distance and a lack of connection in the marriage. The couple reportedly tried counseling to salvage the marriage but ultimately decided to part ways.
Ross expressed concern about the long-term effects the public scandal could have on their children. She also stated that she hoped to provide a positive example by making a strong decision on behalf of herself and her family. Sanders’ post-divorce relationship with his children remains private, and no public updates have been provided about ongoing co-parenting arrangements.
Rumors emerged suggesting that Sanders and Stewart continued to see each other after his separation from Ross, although details were never confirmed. It was reported, however, that their relationship ended soon after the divorce proceedings concluded. Stewart later addressed the controversy in interviews, though Ross allegedly requested a personal apology which, according to reports, was never delivered.
The incident created significant embarrassment for both Sanders and Stewart, with widespread tabloid coverage and public scrutiny. Speculation also circulated about additional affairs involving Sanders, though no other specific individuals or incidents were confirmed. Sources close to Ross indicated that the public nature of the affair, combined with longstanding issues in the marriage, contributed to her decision to leave the relationship.
Despite the scandal, Sanders remains active in the film industry. His later works and professional endeavors have attempted to move beyond the controversy, although Snow White and the Huntsman continues to be the most recognized title in his filmography.
| Birth Date: | 16 Mar, 1971 |
| Age: | 49 yrs |
| Occupations: | Film director |
| Citizenship: | United Kingdom |
| Birth Place: | Westminster |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Film director |
| Spouse: | Liberty Ross[2002-2014] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 15 million |
