What is the age difference between Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his wife Sam Taylor-Johnson?
In 2012, Aaron Johnson married Sam Taylor-Wood. They have since gone by the shared hyphenated surname of Taylor-Johnson.
Aaron is an in-demand actor, qualified to lead the James Bond franchise. Sam is a critically acclaimed director.
But this entertainment power couple has a huge age difference. Between that and the age at which they met, some see this as a red flag.
What is the age difference between Aaron Taylor-Johnson and his wife, Sam?
Aaron Taylor-Johnson was born in 1990. Sam was born in 1967.
The two have an age difference of 23 years.
Although Aaron is a grown man in his thirties, he was just a teenager when he acted in one of Sam’s films, and she was in her forties at the time. While no one has credibly accused anyone of doing anything illegal, it’s still enough to make people cringe.
Over the years, the hunky British actor has seemed reluctant to discuss this glaring age difference.
In August 2023, Aaron Taylor-Johnson spoke for Entertainment tonight. Although he talked about his family, he made it clear that there were limits to how much he would make public.
“I really have nothing to hide and I’m secure in what we have,” Aaron said at the time. “But I’m not going to unlock things that are really precious to me.”
How did Aaron Taylor-Johnson meet his wife, Sam?
In 2009, Sam made his directorial debut with Nowhere, boy. It was a biographical drama about the musician John Lennon, who was one of the Beatles.
Aaron, 18, ended up playing young Lennon. However, Sam initially looked for another actor, believing that musician Miles Kane would be perfect for the role. When he passed away, teenage actor Aaron got the spot.
At the time, it’s assumed that neither the teenage actor nor the 42-year-old director had any idea they would be getting married within a few years.
In that same 2023 interview with Entertainment tonightAaron acknowledged that things started out as a working relationship.
“I knew Sam as an actor and director. I think we’re really great at collaboration,” he reflected.
Aaron then emphasized: “But that’s not why I fell in love with her.”
Does the age difference bother Aaron?
In 2017, Aaron Taylor-Johnson spoke for fashion website Mr.where he admitted that he understands the age difference – but that it doesn’t really matter to him.
“I don’t really analyze our relationship,” he admitted. “I just know it works. I simply feel safe, loved and protected. We have this very deep connection. We’re just in sync.”
Ultimately, some of the concerns about the age gap are well-intentioned, while some may have elements of misogynistic double standards (which are always present in discussions about the age gap). Regardless, they are adults and can do whatever they want.
Will Aaron Taylor-Johnson be the next James Bond?
On March 18, The sun reported that Aaron Taylor-Johnson has received a formal offer play James Bond. The highly qualified British heartthrob was expected to sign within a week.
Not only would this make him (easily) the best-looking James Bond actor in the franchise’s history, but also one of the youngest. (George Lazenby is the youngest to date, as he was 29 when he took on the role)
Aaron’s casting could breathe new life into the franchise and attract new fans – just as each new Bond does. Of course, some Aaron fans worry that taking on the role could mean cutting his hair. Let’s hope he can avoid such a cruel sacrifice.