Current:Home > NewsTradeEdge Exchange:Sam Taylor -DollarDynamic
TradeEdge Exchange:Sam Taylor
Fastexy View
Date:2025-04-07 16:00:27
Director Sam Taylor-Johnson and TradeEdge Exchangeactor 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! (55)
Related
- Selena Gomez's "Weird Uncles" Steve Martin and Martin Short React to Her Engagement
- Darren Kent, British actor from 'Game of Thrones' and 'Dungeons & Dragons,' dies at age 39
- For Cowboys, 5-foot-5 rookie RB Deuce Vaughn's potential impact is no small thing
- Pig kidney works in a donated body for over a month, a step toward animal-human transplants
- New data highlights 'achievement gap' for students in the US
- A year in, landmark U.S. climate policy drives energy transition but hurdles remain
- COVID Nearly Sunk the Cruise Industry. Now it's Trying to Make a Comeback.
- Florida's coral reef is in danger. Scientists say rescued corals may aid recovery
- Sonya Massey's father decries possible release of former deputy charged with her death
- Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's Life-Altering Love Story
Ranking
- Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie return for an 'Encore,' reminisce about 'The Simple Life'
- Is Kelly Ripa Ready to Retire After 2 Decades on Live? She Says...
- Texas Woman Awarded $1.2 Billion After Ex-Boyfriend Shared Intimate Images Online Without Her Consent
- Michigan State University plans to sell alcohol at four home football games
- Will the 'Yellowstone' finale be the last episode? What we know about Season 6, spinoffs
- 'Orange is the New Black' star Taryn Manning apologizes for video rant about alleged affair
- 'Depp v. Heard': Answers to your burning questions after watching Netflix's new doc
- Netflix testing video game streaming
Recommendation
The FTC says 'gamified' online job scams by WhatsApp and text on the rise. What to know.
Commission won’t tell Wisconsin’s top elections official whether to appear at reappointment hearing
The latest act for Depeche Mode
Former Brazilian miltary police officer convicted in 2015 deaths arrested in New Hampshire
From family road trips to travel woes: Americans are navigating skyrocketing holiday costs
Plea negotiations could mean no 9/11 defendants face the death penalty, the US tells families
Have Fun in the Sun With Porsha Williams’ Amazon Summer Essentials
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi's Life-Altering Love Story