Cary Elwes, a British-born actor who moved to Los Angeles in 1990, built a family and a Hollywood career in California. He met his wife, photographer Lisa Marie Kurbikoff, at a Malibu cookoff and married in 2000, with their daughter Dominique arriving in 2007. His film and television work includes roles in Saw, Ella Enchanted, and Mission: Impossible, and his latest role is a former cop turned private detective in Peacock’s crime thriller M.I.A., streaming now. He reflects on the devastation of the 2025 fires and expresses hope for rebuilding stronger. He would spend a perfect Sunday starting around 10 a.m. with coffee, then checking in with his wife and 19-year-old daughter about the day’s plans, followed by a leisurely lunch at Casaléna in Woodland Hills.
"“I've been out here for quite a bit now and while [2025's] fires were pretty devastating - changing a lot of the landscape and people's lives in ways that none of us could have imagined - I'm hopeful,” Elwes says. “I feel like we're going to build back stronger and better. Things can seem dark sometimes, but I still have a spark of hope in my heart.”"
"“We wake up around 10 a.m., which is kind of late for me. Then we'll have our coffee. I tend to lean toward Gelson's beans, which I find have a particular flavor I tend to like. I do like my coffee. It's probably the only addiction I really have.”"
"“After I finish up my coffee, I'll typically ask my wife and daughter what they'd like to do for the day. My daughter is 19, and she's terrific. I always tell my wife she's the best production we'll ever do together.”"
"“My wife is very fond of this Italian restaurant in Woodland Hills called Casalèna. It's ri”"
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