Galadriel’s husband in The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Strength, explained
Like Theo, that fine Middle-earth, a lot The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Viewers are a bit taken aback by an important revelation in episode 7 of the Amazon series: Galadriel has a husband? Like a real vow, exchanged, signed papers, a spouse’s emergency contact?
You could be forgiven for not knowing about his existence, or even knowing that he would be around (some wherelike so many people in Ring of Power‘s narration) in the events of the show. Celeborn hasn’t done much in JRR Tolkien’s history. He was such a boring character that Tolkien basically forgot to write for him.
Galadriel met him after she leave Valinor; they fell in love, got married and stayed away from drama for the entire First Age. There is no canonical basis for him to go to war – mostly he and Galadriel just went around leading various groups of elves and eventually settled in Lothlórien until after the War of the Rings.
That’s it! That’s his whole lore. And although it’s entirely possible Rings of Power able to bring Celeborn on screen more of a character, Polygon was simply not content to let him exist as a mystery. He deserves to be known for what he is – Mr. Galadriel – and also has some goofy ideas about how he earned his nickname.
Celeborn is just a certain guy
Later in life, Tolkien experimented with a large retcon that could transform Celeborn into a Noldorin elf just like Galadriel – another high elf born in heaven. But I like the origin of Celeborn when they make it Silmarillion: He’s just a wood elf (OK, he’s related to some important people or whatever) that Galadriel decides is hers now. He never did anything out of the ordinary, except for the occasional diplomatic mission outside Lothlórien. In modern times, he’s probably most memorable as the guy who said, “Tell me, where Gandalf is, because I’d love to talk to him” in the viral video “They’re sending the Hobbits to Isengard “.
I just love the idea that Galadriel took a look at a hick wood elf and made him her useless husband. –Susana Polo
Celeborn is a hard-working elf who changed the game
You know the reason we don’t see Celeborn in Rings of Power? Because he’s a self-made man, a rich guy who is living the afterlife the old-fashioned way: inventing treehouses. Goblin Keebler? They owe their entire job to this guy.
So while his wife is working on her passion project (stopping the dark lord and his promised weapon), he will be donating to charitable causes, waiting for her to come home. so that he can continue to support her in all her endeavours and start the family of elves that will one day be like the gentle, dignified, dignified husband. He is not as powerful as his wife, but he has other uses. This is from Middle-earth Military wives and he’s Sterling K. Brown, that’s what I’m saying. –Zosha Millman
Celeborn is really the dark lord Sauron, why not
Galadriel’s husband grew up a wonderful craftsman and husband, with a great love for the perfections in life. Unfortunately, he was led down a dark and corrupt path, which led to him betraying Valar in the service of Morgoth.
That’s right – Galadriel’s husband is Sauron. Beautiful twisted, right ??? It’s two mysteries solved in one. I’m waiting for my check, Amazon. –Pete Volk
Celeborn is a party animal who likes to call himself “Tom Bombadil”
I’m not saying Celeborn has a problem, I’m just saying that he really loves apples and when he has so many apples, he really likes to put on a big blue hat and jump around on the carts. I don’t blame him or Galadriel – it was really fun in college. And I don’t blame Galadriel for going and doing her own thing either. She has priorities. Celeborn can make love with “Hey dol! Have fun! ” pray. I understand that in the Third Age he started with one of his frequent drinking friends, Goldberry, and sure, the heart knows what it wants, but maybe if there is some limit, he and Galadriel will still be together. –Matt Patches