Current:Home > FinanceSam Taylor -Capitatum
Sam Taylor
View
Date:2025-04-12 03:45:30
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! (42959)
Related
- Whoopi Goldberg is delightfully vile as Miss Hannigan in ‘Annie’ stage return
- In Michigan, anger over Biden's Israel-Hamas war stance could cost him votes: We're gonna be silent in November 2024
- US announces new sanctions on Russia’s weapons suppliers as Zelenskyy visits Washington
- How Titans beat the odds to play spoiler against Dolphins on Monday Night
- Messi injury update: Ankle 'better every day' but Inter Miami star yet to play Leagues Cup
- 'Bachelor in Paradise' couple Kylee, Aven break up days after the show's season finale
- U.S. F-16 fighter jet crashes off South Korea; pilot ejects and is rescued
- Ranked choice voting bill moves to hearing in front of Wisconsin Senate elections committee
- Tom Holland's New Venture Revealed
- 'Taxi' reunion: Tony Danza talks past romance with co-star Marilu Henner
Ranking
- Charges: D'Vontaye Mitchell died after being held down for about 9 minutes
- CPR can be lifesaving for some, futile for others. Here's what makes the difference
- Myanmar’s economy is deteriorating as its civil conflict intensifies, World Bank report says
- UN warns nearly 50 million people could face hunger next year in West and Central Africa
- Tom Holland's New Venture Revealed
- How school districts are tackling chronic absenteeism, which has soared since the COVID-19 pandemic
- Benched Texas high school basketball player arrested for assaulting coach, authorities say
- A Moldovan court annuls a ban on an alleged pro-Russia party that removed it from local elections
Recommendation
Chuck Scarborough signs off: Hoda Kotb, Al Roker tribute legendary New York anchor
Kate Cox did not qualify for an abortion in Texas, state Supreme Court says
Finland to reopen 2 out of 8 border crossings with Russia after a 2-week closure over migrant influx
Luna Luna: An art world amusement park is reborn
Skins Game to make return to Thanksgiving week with a modern look
Finland to reopen 2 out of 8 border crossings with Russia after a 2-week closure over migrant influx
Myanmar’s economy is deteriorating as its civil conflict intensifies, World Bank report says
Scientists say AI is emerging as potential tool for athletes using banned drugs