Rachel Eliza Griffiths

Rachel Eliza Griffiths

spouse United States

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
32,954
Power
1,311$
Sentiment
8.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United Kingdom 1 8.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 32,954 $2,700,000 1,311$
Totals 1 67,886,011 32,954 $2,700,000 1,311$
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Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Rachel Eliza Griffiths is the wife of Salman Rushdie and documented his recovery through footage recorded during his hospital stay. 8

The Guardian: ‘For the authoritarian, culture is the enemy’: Salman Rushdie talks recovery and resilience at Sundance | Sundance 2026

Switzerland Switzerland: Rachel Eliza Griffiths is Salman Rushdie's wife who expressed her emotional turmoil following the attack. 5

Neue Zürcher Zeitung: Prozess gegen Angreifer auf Salman Rushdie