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Aaron Taylor-Johnson hit out at ‘bizarre’ criticism over decision to marry wife 24 years older than him

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Published 16:10 18 Sep 2024 GMT+1

Aaron Taylor-Johnson hit out at ‘bizarre’ criticism over decision to marry wife 24 years older than him

Aaron met wife, Sam, on the set of John Lennon movie, Nowhere Boy

Lucy Devine

Lucy Devine

Aaron Taylor-Johnson hit out at the 'bizarre' criticism he has received after marrying his wife, Sam Taylor-Johnson back in 2012.

Aaron, 33, met Sam, 57, on the set of the John Lennon movie, Nowhere Boy back in 2009.

At the time, Aaron was 18, while Sam was 45. A few years later, the pair tied the knot and they've been happily married ever since, going on to welcome two daughters - Wylda, 13, and Romy Hero, 11.

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Aaron is also step-father to Angelica, 25, and Jessie, 15, who Sam shares with her ex-husband, Jeremy Michael ‘Jay’ Jopling.

Aaron and Sam have been married since 2012 (Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty Images)
Aaron and Sam have been married since 2012 (Rosdiana Ciaravolo/Getty Images)

Despite their happy relationship, Aaron has previously been criticised for marrying and having children at a young age.

He told Rolling Stone: “What you gotta realise is that what most people were doing in their twenties, I was doing when I was 13.

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“You’re doing something too quickly for someone else? I don’t understand that. What speed are you supposed to enjoy life at? It’s bizarre to me.

"I’m just trying to juggle my family and my work. I’m doing normal life; dentist appointments.

“Career doesn’t necessarily take a back seat, but it takes a different thought behind the choices that you make.”

Aaron has spoken out about the criticism he received (Aldara Zarraoa/Getty Images)
Aaron has spoken out about the criticism he received (Aldara Zarraoa/Getty Images)

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The Bullet Train star also said that his accelerated choices and responsibilities allow him to be ‘drawn’ to different characters.

“You’re not just some 20-year-old anymore. You unlock some secret thing," he added.

Elsewhere in the conversation, Aaron gushed about his wife and claimed she was both a fantastic filmmaker and a ‘wonderful storyteller’.

“People will think there’s sort of a bias to me saying it, but I think when they see Back to Black, everyone’s going to realise how fantastic a filmmaker she is.”

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Despite working with Sam on several projects, Aaron previously claimed that he likes to keep his personal life away from prying eyes.

Aaron said he likes to keep his personal life private (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)
Aaron said he likes to keep his personal life private (Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Last year he told Esquire: “I've got really nothing to hide, and I'm secure in what we have. But I'm not going to unlock things that are actually precious to me."

The Fall Guy actor has also made headlines earlier in the year due to reportedly being involved in ever-circulating James Bond rumours.

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It was said that Aaron was tipped to replace Daniel Craig in the iconic 007 role after reportedly completing a successful screen test for producer Barbara Broccoli.

However, when speaking to Rolling Stone, the doting dad said that he doesn’t need to have a future ‘drawn out’ for him.

Other names that have previously been linked to the job include Bridgerton’s Regé-Jean Page, Richard Madden, Dev Patell and Henry Cavill.

Eon Productions, which makes the Bond movies, has said it will not comment on speculation about the next actor to take on the mantle.

Featured Image Credit: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic/David Livingston/Getty Images

Topics: Celebrity, Sex and Relationships

Lucy Devine
Lucy Devine

Lucy is a journalist working for Tyla. After graduating with a master's degree in journalism, she has worked in both print and online and is particularly interested in fashion, food, health and women's issues. Northerner, coffee addict, says hun a lot.

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