Rachel Eliza Griffiths

Rachel Eliza Griffiths is an accomplished poet and writer, known for her poignant explorations of identity, race, and personal trauma. She is also recognized as the wife of Salman Rushdie, and her life was profoundly impacted by the 2022 knife attack on him. Following the attack, Griffiths has spoken openly about her experience with post-traumatic stress disorder and the changes in her perception of safety. Her presence at the trial of Hadi Matar, Rushdie's attacker, reflects her commitment to confronting the trauma and supporting her husband in the face of hatred.