Age gap relationships in Hollywood continue to captivate the public’s attention, despite being less taboo than in the past. British actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who met his wife when he was a teenager, has spoken out about the judgment they face.
Taylor-Johnson, now 33, met his wife, Sam, when he was 18 or 19, and she was 42, on the set of the 2009 film ‘Nowhere Boy,’ which was her directorial debut. The couple fell in love, got engaged, and welcomed their first daughter before marrying in 2012.
Addressing the criticism of their relationship, Taylor-Johnson told Rolling Stone UK, ‘What you gotta realize is that what most people were doing in their twenties, I was doing when I was 13.’ He expressed his confusion at the notion of doing things ‘too quickly’ and questioned the speed at which one is supposed to enjoy life.
The couple now has four daughters, including Sam’s two children from a previous marriage. Taylor-Johnson emphasized the importance of being a role model for his children and protecting their innocence.
He also spoke about his protectiveness towards his wife, particularly in the context of their collaboration on the 2018 film ‘A Million Little Pieces,’ where Sam directed and wrote the film, and Taylor-Johnson starred. Despite the film’s mixed reception, he expressed a sense of responsibility for its outcome.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson’s openness about his marriage and family life sheds light on the complexities and challenges of age gap relationships in the public eye, offering a glimpse into their personal journey and the values they hold dear.
