Current:Home > reviewsSam Taylor -MarketPoint
Sam Taylor
View
Date:2025-04-12 03:59:15
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! (335)
Related
- Hackers hit Rhode Island benefits system in major cyberattack. Personal data could be released soon
- Southern California wildfire rages as it engulfs homes, forces mass evacuations
- Democrats retain 1-seat majority control of the Pennsylvania House
- Election overload? Here are some tips to quiet the noise on your social feeds
- Macy's says employee who allegedly hid $150 million in expenses had no major 'impact'
- 'Jeopardy!' contestant says controversial sexist clue was 'a little uncomfortable'
- Man accused of illegally killing 15-point buck then entering it into Louisiana deer hunting contest
- Prince William Says Princess Charlotte Cried the First Time She Saw His Rugged Beard
- 'As foretold in the prophecy': Elon Musk and internet react as Tesla stock hits $420 all
- Boy, 13, in custody after trying to enter Wisconsin elementary school while armed, police say
Ranking
- Juan Soto to be introduced by Mets at Citi Field after striking record $765 million, 15
- Union puts potential Philadelphia mass transit strike on hold as talks continue
- The Daily Money: Want a refi? Act fast.
- Gold medalist Noah Lyles beats popular streamer IShowSpeed in 50m race
- 'We're reborn!' Gazans express joy at returning home to north
- Another Florida college taps a former state lawmaker to be its next president
- Brianna Chickenfry LaPaglia Says Ex Zach Bryan Offered Her $12 Million NDA After Their Breakup
- 'Senseless': Tobias Dorzon, NFL player turned celebrity chef, shot in Maryland robbery
Recommendation
McConnell absent from Senate on Thursday as he recovers from fall in Capitol
See Reba McEntire and Boyfriend Rex Linn Get Caught in the Rain in Happy's Place Preview
Scam losses worldwide this year are $1 trillion. How to protect yourself.
Target's 'early' Black Friday sale is underway: Here's what to know
How to watch the 'Blue Bloods' Season 14 finale: Final episode premiere date, cast
Rob Sheffield's new book on Taylor Swift an emotional jaunt through a layered career
Horoscopes Today, November 7, 2024
Llamas on the loose on Utah train tracks after escaping owner