The couple reports a female stalker after months of distressing incidents in London

Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba have been left shaken after being targeted by a stalker who allegedly followed them to private events and sent harassing messages online. The couple, who have been married for six years, are said to be “distressed” by the woman’s actions and have reported the matter to police.

According to The Sun on Sunday, the harassment began in September and continued for several weeks before the situation escalated to the point that the Luther actor felt he had no choice but to involve the authorities. The unnamed woman is said to have appeared at multiple private gatherings in London, attending events where Idris and Sabrina were present separately on different occasions.

“These events were seriously distressing for Idris and his family,” a source told the newspaper. “He had no choice but to report it to the authorities because it had gone too far. When Sabrina was brought into it, that was clearly the final straw for him. He did what he felt he had to do to protect his wife and his family.”

The stalker allegedly targeted both Idris and Sabrina not only in person but also through cyberstalking, using their email addresses to send messages and track their movements. Police have now launched an investigation into the claims.

Elba, 53, is one of Britain’s most recognisable actors, known globally for his roles in Luther, The Wire, Beasts of No Nation, and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. His wife, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, 36, is a model, actress, and UN goodwill ambassador. The pair met in 2017 while Idris was filming The Mountain Between Us in Vancouver, where Sabrina — a former Miss Vancouver — was hosting an event at a local jazz bar. They married two years later in a lavish ceremony in Morocco.

Their relationship has since become one of Hollywood’s most admired love stories, with the couple frequently appearing together at red-carpet events, including this year’s Paris Fashion Week and the Global Citizen Festival in New York.

Friends say the stalking ordeal has left the Elbas deeply unsettled. “It’s been incredibly upsetting,” another source said. “They’re used to being in the public eye, but this crossed the line into something far more personal and invasive.”

The news adds to a growing list of high-profile cases in which celebrities have faced harassment by obsessed fans or online stalkers. Experts say social media has made it easier for individuals to target public figures, often blurring the line between admiration and fixation.

Elba has yet to make a public statement on the matter but is believed to be cooperating fully with the investigation. The police have not confirmed any arrests or identified the suspect.

The actor has previously spoken about his protective instincts when it comes to family. He has three children from previous relationships — daughter Isan, son Winston, and a third son, Riaze Foster, who is also an actor. Elba has described his role as a father as “the most important job I’ve ever had.”

Sabrina, who often shares glimpses of their life together on social media, has not publicly commented on the incident either. The couple have been praised for using their platform to raise awareness about humanitarian causes, including gender equality and mental health.

Despite the distress caused by recent events, friends say they remain focused on their work and each other. “They’re a strong couple,” said one insider. “They’ve built a life based on trust and love, and they’re determined not to let something like this shake that.”

As police continue their inquiries, the couple are said to be taking extra precautions to ensure their safety at public events. For now, both are believed to be staying out of the spotlight while they await updates from the investigation.