Current:Home > MarketsSam Taylor -MoneySpot
Sam Taylor
View
Date:2025-04-13 05:51:22
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! (1882)
Related
- Realtor group picks top 10 housing hot spots for 2025: Did your city make the list?
- A mail carrier was among 4 people killed in northern Illinois stabbings
- I Tried 83 Beauty Products This Month. These 15 Are Worth Your Money: Milk Makeup, Glossier, and More
- Jamie-Lynn Sigler, multiple sclerosis and the wisdom she's picked up along the way
- Skins Game to make return to Thanksgiving week with a modern look
- Alex Murdaugh’s lawyers want to make public statements about stolen money. FBI says Murdaugh lied
- Two bodies recovered from vehicle underwater at Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse site
- Shakira and Emily in Paris Star Lucien Laviscount Step Out for Dinner in NYC
- Tarte Shape Tape Concealer Sells Once Every 4 Seconds: Get 50% Off Before It's Gone
- Trump backers try again to recall Wisconsin GOP Assembly speaker as first effort stalls
Ranking
- Appeals court scraps Nasdaq boardroom diversity rules in latest DEI setback
- Harmony Montgomery case spurs bill to require defendants’ appearance in court
- Alex Rodriguez's bid to become majority owner of Timberwolves falls through. Here's why
- This is Urban Outfitters' Best Extra 40% Off Sale Yet: $3 Cardigans, $18 Hoodies & More
- Newly elected West Virginia lawmaker arrested and accused of making terroristic threats
- 'Shahs of Sunset' star Mike Shouhed accused of domestic violence by former fiancée in lawsuit
- Beyoncé called out country music at CMAs. With 'Act II,' she's doing it again.
- Sean Diddy Combs' Alleged Drug Mule Arrested at Airport Amid Home Raids
Recommendation
Which apps offer encrypted messaging? How to switch and what to know after feds’ warning
Truth Social’s stock price is soaring. It’s not just Trump supporters buying in.
Who Are Abby and Brittany Hensel? Catch Up With the Conjoined Twins and Former Reality Stars
A mom called 911 to get her son mental health help. He died after police responded with force
Finally, good retirement news! Southwest pilots' plan is a bright spot, experts say
Terrence Shannon Jr. case shows how NIL can increase legal protection for college athletes
Barges are bringing cranes to Baltimore to help remove bridge wreckage and open shipping route
‘Murder in progress': Police tried to spare attacker’s life as they saved woman from assault