The film The Theory of Everything tells the true story of renowned physicist Stephen Hawking and his relationship with his first wife, Jane Wilde Hawking. It depicts Hawking's diagnosis with ALS at a young age, how he overcame the disease and became one of the most famous scientists in the world, and the strain it put on his marriage to Jane. The film received critical acclaim for its performances by Eddie Redmayne as Hawking and Felicity Jones as Jane, with Redmayne winning an Oscar for his portrayal. It was a commercial success, earning over $125 million worldwide.