For a long time, fans believed that the woman in the photo was Alan Rickman’s sister, Sheila. However, it was later revealed that she is actually Louise Krakower, a film producer. Here are a few excerpts from Alan’s diaries in which he mentions Louise.
“25 June 1995
Rima decides not to come to the Directors’ Guild dinner – so wisely – I take Louise Krakower. What the hell is this event about?? Obey your instincts in future – DON’T go.
How can Cinema be celebrated by [ John] Boorman rambling, Zefferelli not communicating. And so on. As soon as the last speech descends we escape . . .
8 September 1996
3.30ish pick-up for the trip to Pasadena [The Emmy Awards]. Louise and Judy both in black.
19 January 1997
3pm Car to Judy, then to pick up Louise [Krakower] and on to the Golden Globes.”
(“Madly, Deeply: The Alan Rickman diaries”)
