Current:Home > reviewsSam Taylor -FutureWise Finance
Sam Taylor
View
Date:2025-04-13 13:59:42
Director Sam Taylor-Johnson and actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson made a family night out of the premiere of Aaron's new R-rated film, "Kraven The Hunter."
The Hollywood power couple stepped out in New York City Tuesday night with Sam's adult children for the premiere of the Sony film, which expands the studio's Spider-Man universe established in films like 2018's "Venom" and this year's "Madame Web." The couple, who have been dogged by commentary over their age gap for years (Sam is 57, and Aaron is 34), don't often step out in public with their children.
Angelica, 27, and Jessie Jopling, 18 – Sam's daughters with ex-husband Jay Jopling − joined for the occasion. The Taylor-Johnsons' younger daughters, 14-year-old Wylda and 12-year-old Romy, were not in attendance.
Speaking with E! News at the premiere, Aaron said "I have four daughters" but "due to the rating, I can only let the ones that are old enough to watch it."
"Kraven," the latest in Sony's Marvel universe which releases in theaters Friday, introduces Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the title Spider-Man antagonist, a big-game hunter from the comic books.
Need a break?Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
The origin story centers on Kraven's upbringing under a ruthless crime lord dad (Russell Crowe) and journey to become the world's greatest hunter, with Ariana DeBose as voodoo priestess Calypso and Alessandro Nivola as villainous Rhino.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson has criticized 'intrusive' attention on 23-year age difference
The Taylor-Johnsons met on the set of "Nowhere Boy" in 2008 when Aaron, who was around 18 at the time, auditioned in front of then-42-year-old director Sam and eventually landed the role of John Lennon. He proposed a year later.
"We were very professional through the entire film," Sam told Harper's Bazaar in 2019. "But everyone on set knew. And as soon as we finished (filming), he told me he was going to marry me. We had never been on a date, or even kissed."
"And a year to the minute after we met, exactly one year to the minute, I got down on one knee and asked her to marry me," Aaron added.
Heading to the theater?15 must-see movies for the holidays, from 'Wicked' to 'Moana 2'
In 2010, the two welcomed their first child together, Wylda Rae. Two years later, they got married and had their second daughter, Romy.
Years later, the two returned to collaborating professionally by adapting the book "A Million Little Pieces" into a 2018 film. The couple co-wrote the screenplay; Sam directed, and Aaron starred in the lead role.
The Taylor-Johnsons have previously cited their age difference as a reason why they tend to keep their personal lives private.
"The attention was intrusive," Aaron Taylor-Johnson told New York Magazine in 2017 of the initial public reaction to their relationship. "But having to deal with that early in my career probably got me to a place where I can more quickly just go, 'Oh, (expletive) it' instead of wanting to rip someone's head off for asking questions I don't like."
Contributing: Brian Truitt and Jenna Ryu
Disclaimer: The copyright of this article belongs to the original author. Reposting this article is solely for the purpose of information dissemination and does not constitute any investment advice. If there is any infringement, please contact us immediately. We will make corrections or deletions as necessary. Thank you.
veryGood! (8627)
Related
- The Louvre will be renovated and the 'Mona Lisa' will have her own room
- Singapore defense minister calls on China to take the lead in reducing regional tensions
- 'Alan Wake 2' and the year's best horror games, reviewed
- It's Been a Minute: Britney Spears tells her story
- Federal appeals court upholds $14.25 million fine against Exxon for pollution in Texas
- Jeff Wilson, Washington state senator arrested in Hong Kong for having gun in carry-on, gets charge dismissed
- Boris Johnson’s aide-turned-enemy Dominic Cummings set to testify at UK COVID-19 inquiry
- Judge wants to know why men tied to Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot were moved to federal prisons
- Meta releases AI model to enhance Metaverse experience
- ACC releases college football schedules for 2024-30 with additions of Stanford, Cal, SMU
Ranking
- Federal court filings allege official committed perjury in lawsuit tied to Louisiana grain terminal
- Travis Barker Reveals Name of His and Pregnant Kourtney Kardashian's Baby Boy
- Aaron Spears, drummer for Ariana Grande and Usher, dies at 47: 'Absolute brightest light'
- Supreme Court to weigh fights over public officials blocking constituents on social media
- Brianna LaPaglia Reveals The Meaning Behind Her "Chickenfry" Nickname
- India-led alliance set to fund solar projects in Africa in a boost to the energy transition
- Revisit Zoë Kravitz and Channing Tatum's Magical Road to Engagement
- Chinese factory activity contracts in October as pandemic recovery falters
Recommendation
South Korea's acting president moves to reassure allies, calm markets after Yoon impeachment
A trial of New Zealand tourism operators in the volcanic eruption that killed 22 people ends
Singapore defense minister calls on China to take the lead in reducing regional tensions
Some 5,000 migrants set out on foot from Mexico’s southern border, tired of long waits for visas
Megan Fox's ex Brian Austin Green tells Machine Gun Kelly to 'grow up'
Messi wins record-extending 8th Ballon d’Or, Bonmati takes women’s award
Zoos and botanical gardens find Halloween programs are a hit, and an opportunity
Day of the Dead 2023: See photos of biggest Día de Los Muertos celebration in the US