When it comes to Hollywood couples with big age gaps, one of the most famous ones is certainly Hollywood star Aaron Tyler-Johnson and his wife, movie director Sam Taylor-Johnson. The two have been together for over a decade yet fans everywhere are still fascinated by how easily the couple seems to make the relationship work.
Today, we're taking a little look at everything we know about the two and their relationship. From just how old they were when they met to who attended their star-studded wedding — keep on scrolling to find out!
10 Let's Start Off With The Fact That Aaron Is 30 While His Wife Sam Is 54
Big age gaps between Hollywood couples are certainly not an uncommon thing — and the gap between Aaron and Sam Tyler-Johnson is 24 years. Aaron was born on June 13, 1990, and is currently 30 years old while Sam was born on March 4, 1967, and is currently 54 years old. However, the big age gap was never a problem for the two.
9 They Met On The Set Of 'Nowhere Boy' When He Was 18
The actor and the director met back in 2009 on the set of the British biographical drama Nowhere Boy which tells the story of musician John Lennon. In the movie, Aaron portrays John and she stars alongside Anne-Marie Duff, Kristin Scott, Thomas David, Threlfall Thomas, Brodie-Sangster, and David Morrissey. Currently, Nowhere Boy has a 7.1 rating on IMDb.
8 Once They Wrapped Up The Movie, Aaron Proposed To Sam
The romance between Aaron and Sam kicked off while shooting the movie — and once shooting was finished Aaron proposed to the director. Here's what Sam revealed:
"As soon as we finished, he told me he was going to marry me. We had never been on a date, or even kissed."
As soon as the two met, Aaron knew she was the one for him — and this is what he had to say about his wife:
"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. I knew instantly that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with this person."
7 In July 2010 Their First Daughter Wylda Rae Was Born
In July 2010 — barely a year after they got engaged — their daughter Wylda Rae was born. The couple kept the pregnancy mostly private, and even nowadays they are not too open about their children. However, we do know that Wylda will turn 11 this year.
6 And In January 2012 Their Second Daughter Romy Hero Was Born
About a year and a half later — in January 2012 — Aaron and Sam Taylor-Johnson welcomed their second daughter into the world and they named her Romy Hero. Currently, Romy Hero is nine years old — and after her, the couple didn't have any more children, at least as of right now.
5 The Couple Got Married In June 2012
On June 21, 2012, after their two children were born, the couple decided to finally tie the knot in a stunning ceremony in Babington House, Somerset that certainly had quite a few famous guests. According to Hello magazine, two of their guest included Beyonce and Elton John — and the latter even serenaded them! This year, the couple will celebrate their 9 year anniversary!
4 And They Changed Their Surnames To Taylor-Johnson
After their wedding, the couple decided to combine their last names into Taylor-Johnson. Here is what Aaron had to say about their decision to keep Sam's last name as well:
"I just don't see why women need to take the man's name. I wanted to be a part of her just as much as she wanted to be part of me."
3 Sam Is The Stepfather To Sam's Daughters From Her Previous Marriage
Aaron is the stepfather to Sam's two daughters from her previous marriage with art dealer and gallerist Jay Jopling. Sam's two daughters work born in 1997 and 2007, and Aaron admitted that knowing them prior to having his own children helped him ease into being a parent.
2 Aaron And Sam Were Immediately On The Same Wavelength
A big reason why the two got together so quickly is the fact that they immediately felt like they completely understood each other. Here's what Aaron revealed about his initial feeling when he met Sam:
"When I met Sam I'd already lived a life far beyond that of most of my contemporaries – I didn't relate to anyone my age. I just feel that we're on the same wavelength."
1 According To His Wife, Aaron Is An Old Soul
And finally wrapping the list up with the fact that Aaron Tyler Johnson certainly seems to be an old soul – even according to his wife. Here's what Sam had to say about Aaron:
"We spend every minute of the day together. My friends call him Benjamin Button because he has — on the outside — such youth, and on the inside, he is so wise and settled. He doesn't like parties. He likes being at home and cooking for the family. He likes walking the dogs. He loves his chickens — he collects the eggs and makes breakfast for everyone."