From Slate Magazine · Scaachi Koul · · 1m 50s
HBO's War: Divorce Drama Needs Real Scandals
HBO's War drama thrives when viewers know Sienna Miller and Dominic West's real cheating scandals.
In brief
HBO's War drama thrives when viewers know Sienna Miller and Dominic West's real cheating scandals. HBO's War show is more engaging when viewers understand Sienna Miller's past affair with Jude Law and Dominic West's cheating history. Originally reported by Slate Magazine.
HBO's War premieres today
HBO's War premieres today on HBO and Sky, created by George Kay who also made Lupin and Criminal.
War focuses on divorce and money
War follows a high-profile couple through their contentious divorce while their lawyers try to sway the split in their favor.
Dominic West plays Morgan Henderson
Dominic West plays the smarmy tech billionaire Morgan Henderson divorcing Sienna Miller's actress Carla Duval.
Sienna Miller's Jude Law affair
Sienna Miller was known for being Jude Law's wife, but he cheated on her with his nanny in 2005.
Jude Law's public apology
Jude Law publicly apologized to Sienna Miller for cheating on her with his nanny in 2005.
Sienna Miller's career impact
Miller's career stalled after the scandal, and she took a long break from acting before returning.
Dominic West's cheating history
West was caught kissing Lily James in 2020 while shooting Pursuit of Love in Rome.
West's response to cheating
West kissed his wife in front of paparazzi and wrote a note saying 'our marriage is strong and we’re very much still together'.
West's public stance on cheating
West claims women should be more indulgent of affairs and men's behavior between ages 40 and 50.
Miller vs. West's public legacies
Miller has been known as Jude Law's ex since the scandal, while West continues working steadily in television.
Why War needs real scandals
The show is more engaging when viewers understand the actors' real cheating and divorce histories.
The headline
HBO's War show is more engaging when viewers understand Sienna Miller's past affair with Jude Law and Dominic West's cheating history.
