Current:Home > StocksSam Taylor -ProsperityStream Academy
Sam Taylor
View
Date:2025-04-15 00:18:11
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! (34)
Related
- Retirement planning: 3 crucial moves everyone should make before 2025
- Mexico focuses on looking for people falsely listed as missing, ignores thousands of disappeared
- Deputy US marshal detained after ‘inappropriate behavior’ while intoxicated on flight, agency says
- Narcissists are everywhere, but you should never tell someone they are one. Here's why.
- 'Stranger Things' prequel 'The First Shadow' is headed to Broadway
- And you thought you were a fan? Peep this family's Swiftie-themed Christmas decor
- What restaurants are open on Christmas Eve 2023? Details on Starbucks, Chick-fil-A, more
- Tom Suozzi appears to be Democrats' choice in special election for George Santos' congressional seat
- Louisiana high court temporarily removes Judge Eboni Johnson Rose from Baton Rouge bench amid probe
- What Jessica Simpson Did to Feel More Like Herself After Nick Lachey Divorce
Ranking
- Brianna LaPaglia Reveals The Meaning Behind Her "Chickenfry" Nickname
- A pregnant Texas woman is asking a court to let her have an abortion under exceptions to state’s ban
- LeBron James once again addresses gun violence while in Las Vegas for In-Season Tournament
- LeBron James once again addresses gun violence while in Las Vegas for In-Season Tournament
- Charges: D'Vontaye Mitchell died after being held down for about 9 minutes
- Russell Simmons speaks out on 2017 rape, assault allegations: 'The climate was different'
- 1000-Lb. Sisters’ Tammy Slaton Returns Home After 14-Month Stay in Weight Loss Rehab
- Tom Suozzi appears to be Democrats' choice in special election for George Santos' congressional seat
Recommendation
'Most Whopper
AP PHOTOS: In 2023, calamities of war and disaster were unleashed again on an unsettled Middle East
China’s exports in November edged higher for the first time in 7 months, while imports fell
What to know about Hanukkah and how it’s celebrated around the world
Immigration issues sorted, Guatemala runner Luis Grijalva can now focus solely on sports
Halle Berry Reveals She Had “Rocky Start” Working With Angelina Jolie
Japan pledges $4.5B more in aid for Ukraine, including $1B in humanitarian funds
Ancient 'ghost galaxy' shrouded in dust detected by NASA: What makes this 'monster' special