Banksy wed Joy Millward at the Chapel of the Bells in Las Vegas on January 2, 2006, in a ceremony that cost $100, multiple reports indicate. He listed his name as Robin Gunningham on the marriage certificate, which aligns with claims that Banksy is Gunningham, who grew up in Bristol. Banksy now lives under the name David Jones in rural Somerset with his wife Joy Millward, according to multiple reports.
He and Millward have at least one grown-up daughter, Aftonbladet reports. The Chapel of the Bells, where they married, has operated as a wedding venue for over 60 years and has hosted celebrities such as Leslie Nielsen, Mickey Rooney, and Beverly D'Angelo, multiple reports say. Banksy's identity as Robin Gunningham was first reported by The Mail on Sunday in 2008 and recently corroborated by Reuters, Aftonbladet notes.
When you investigate someone, one of the most revealing documents is their marriage certificate - these are public records. I found that Robin Gunningham got married in Las Vegas in 2006. Las Vegas is a classic destination for discreet, quick weddings, ideal for someone who wants to leave as little trace as possible. The interesting thing is that at that time, Banksy was already hugely famous - he had just held his 'Barely Legal' exhibition in Los Angeles - but the marriage certificate appeared under his real name, Gunningham, not under any alias. That gave me a key piece of the puzzle.
According to Daily Mirror - Main, Francisco Marco, a Spanish private investigator, described the marriage certificate as a crucial lead in confirming Banksy's identity. Banksy has never publicly confirmed his identity, and those close to him warn that revealing it could affect his safety and work, Aftonbladet reports. It is unclear what specific evidence beyond the marriage certificate confirms his identity, and neither Banksy nor his representatives have commented on these revelations.
The exact number of children and the precise location of their home remain unknown. His current net worth or financial status also remains unknown.