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13 Photos of Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson Through the Years to Celebrate Their 13th Anniversary
Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson are marking another year of wedded bliss together. The pair, who met in 2008 after Aaron auditioned for her directorial debut Nowhere Boy, quickly fell in love and began dating after filming wrapped. They became engaged in October 2009 and married in a June 2012 wedding held in Somerset, England, and were joined at the wedding by their two daughters, Wylda, born in July 2010, and Romy, born in January 2012. As they celebrate 13 years of marriage on Saturday, June 21, 2025, look back on their relationship with a photo of the couple every year since they tied the knot. The newlyweds got all dressed up for a private dinner hosted by Tom Ford to commemorate his runway show. They love a red carpet date night: Aaron arrived at the premiere of his film Godzilla with his wife in tow. The Fifty Shades of Grey director brought her husband as her plus-one to the U.K. premiere in London. At the GQ Men of the Year party, the duo enjoyed the night in high style. Before the BAFTAs, Sam and Aaron partied the night away at pre-ceremony celebration. As Sam spoke at the Baby2Baby Gala, a tuxedoed Aaron stood behind her, smiling in support. The pair picked coordinating ensembles for a gallery opening for Annie Leibowitz and Piero Manzoni in Los Angeles. The artsy couple attended an exhibition event co-hosted by Sam in West Hollywood, California. They sat side-by-side and hand-in-hand in the front row of the Gucci Love Parade in Los Angeles. The couple flaunted their fit physiques in Sam's Instagram post showing off their "summer romance" and holiday. For their 10th anniversary, Aaron posted a sweet tribute to his wife on Instagram, revealing they renewed their vows and celebrated with their loved ones. "We are blessed beyond belief. ❤️," he wrote. "Sammy you are my love, my life, my soulmate, my wife, my world! ❤️" They capped off their 2024 with an island vacation, where they shared a loving moment at sunset. A few days before their 13th anniversary, the couple stepped out in black and white for the world premiere of Aaron's new film 28 Years Later. Read the original article on People
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13 Photos of Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson Through the Years to Celebrate Their 13th Anniversary
Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson are marking another year of wedded bliss together. The pair, who met in 2008 after Aaron auditioned for her directorial debut Nowhere Boy, quickly fell in love and began dating after filming wrapped. They became engaged in October 2009 and married in a June 2012 wedding held in Somerset, England, and were joined at the wedding by their two daughters, Wylda, born in July 2010, and Romy, born in January 2012. As they celebrate 13 years of marriage on Saturday, June 21, 2025, look back on their relationship with a photo of the couple every year since they tied the knot. The newlyweds got all dressed up for a private dinner hosted by Tom Ford to commemorate his runway show. They love a red carpet date night: Aaron arrived at the premiere of his film Godzilla with his wife in tow. The Fifty Shades of Grey director brought her husband as her plus-one to the U.K. premiere in London. At the GQ Men of the Year party, the duo enjoyed the night in high style. Before the BAFTAs, Sam and Aaron partied the night away at pre-ceremony celebration. As Sam spoke at the Baby2Baby Gala, a tuxedoed Aaron stood behind her, smiling in support. The pair picked coordinating ensembles for a gallery opening for Annie Leibowitz and Piero Manzoni in Los Angeles. The artsy couple attended an exhibition event co-hosted by Sam in West Hollywood, California. They sat side-by-side and hand-in-hand in the front row of the Gucci Love Parade in Los Angeles. The couple flaunted their fit physiques in Sam's Instagram post showing off their "summer romance" and holiday. For their 10th anniversary, Aaron posted a sweet tribute to his wife on Instagram, revealing they renewed their vows and celebrated with their loved ones. "We are blessed beyond belief. ❤️," he wrote. "Sammy you are my love, my life, my soulmate, my wife, my world! ❤️" They capped off their 2024 with an island vacation, where they shared a loving moment at sunset. A few days before their 13th anniversary, the couple stepped out in black and white for the world premiere of Aaron's new film 28 Years Later. Read the original article on People
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3 days ago
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Reese Witherspoon's daughter Ava Phillippe moves in with her boyfriend
Reese Witherspoon 's daughter, Ava Phillippe, has taken a major step in her relationship with Dakota Brubaker. Earlier this month, the actress, 25, revealed she moved in with her partner Dakota Brubaker in a sweet TikTok video. As fans excitedly reacted to the news, many social media users couldn't help but point out the resemblance between the couple and Ava's parents. Ava and Dakota seemed to bear a striking resemblance to her parents, Reese Witherspoon, 49, and Ryan Phillippe, 50, who split in 2006 after seven years of marriage. Rather than ignore the online chatter, the pair leaned in to the comparisons in another video, which showed them looking dumbstruck before dressing like the her parents in 1999's Cruel Intentions. In response to her followers' cheeky remarks Ava captioned the video: 'you guys… whaaaaattt @Dakota Brubaker.' Ava and Dakota have been making a series of humorous TikToks together, including one on Dakota's account titled 'POV you and your gf finally move in together.' Mike Posner's Cooler Than Me was playing beneath the clip as Ava snuck up behind him and hugged him. He captioned the post: 'You'll be married in a year in the suburbs or something like that.' Under the post, TikTok users flooded the comments, with many declaring them the 'next gen Reese and Ryan.' The couple went official on social media in December when Ava posted a snap of her beau kissing her on the cheek in a photo booth. Dakota posted the same picture and added one of them sitting beneath a Christmas tree. It's unclear how the couple met, but both attended the University Of California at Berkeley. They were seen together at an event hosted by The Hollywood Reporter and Instagram for content creators in November 2024. Dakota is a musician who also goes by the name Vindigo. Dakota began as a member of a band by that name, but announced in August 2024 that it had become a solo project. Meanwhile Ava has been building her acting career with appearances in Dr Odyssey and Ransom Canyon. Prior to Dakota, she dated Owen Mahoney, another UC Berkeley student, from 2019 to early 2024.
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3 days ago
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I'm UK's most desperate bride-to-be – I have planned my wedding, have a £2K dress but there's one thing missing…a groom
TAKING a sip of prosecco Theresa Mahon listens intently as her date chats about his love of football and music. As with all first dates Ads, 30, has plenty of questions for Theresa too, including the inevitable 'tell me a fun fact about yourself.' 8 8 8 Theresa, 45, takes a deep breath and prepares to share the secret that sends most men running for the hills. 'I told my new man he was my first date in 13 years,' she says. 'I then dropped a bigger bombshell. 'I had already planned our wedding including everything from the castle venue, the purple colour scheme and his suit. 'I've even spent £2k on the dress and tiara.' Sitting in silence, Theresa waited for her date to make his excuses, but she was in for a surprise. 'Despite being 15 years younger than me, my toyboy admirer didn't exit stage left,' she says. 'He looked a little shocked but took it all in his stride. 'He did splutter a bit when I also revealed I'd already bought my wedding lingerie, but I was more shocked than he was. 'I'd met a man who appreciates that I'm not crazy, I'm just well organised.' Events supervisor Theresa, 45, lives in Dublin, Ireland lives with her three sons aged 24, 18 and 14 and admits she's been planning her big day ever since she was a teenager. 'I don't think it weird to have planned my wedding without a man,' she says. 'It is a big job, so being prepared and planning everything down to the wedding dance and reception menu is just plain sensible.' Despite having planned her entire wedding day, until nine months ago Theresa was single — and had not dated for 13 years. But seven years ago Theresa decided to take the plunge - not to accept a wedding proposal or a date - but to buy her dream wedding gown. Theresa says: 'I've been trying on wedding dresses since I was 19. 'For me, a day out shopping was never complete without visiting a bridal shop and trying on the latest dresses. 'Standing on the pedestal with a shop assistant helping me into the latest on trend wedding dress was an amazing high that was better than sex.' 8 In 2019 Theresa was out shopping and spotted her dream dress. 'It was a strapless dress with a crystal bodice and a huge skirt, like Cinderella.,' she says. 'When I put it on and twirled, I knew it was 'the dress'... I loved the feel of fabric and how special it made me feel. 'I told the assistant I didn't yet have a groom, she was shocked but I was not ashamed.' Theresa paid £1,000 for her dream dress and another £120 on a veil. To complete the look, In January 2019 she ordered crystal-encrusted shoes from America for £250. Since then, she's bought wedding lingerie and a special wedding bag taking her total spend to £2000. 'I've been saving for my wedding for a year and used credit cards to pay for the dress, so I was £700 in debt but have now paid that off,' she says. 'Every time I open my wardrobe and see the white dress I'll get married in, I get a flash of excitement,' she says. 'I'm convinced it won't be long till I will be walking down the aisle.' Growing up Thersa admits as a child she loved to dress up in big white bedsheets and pretend she was Cinderella. At school, Theresa had boyfriends, then when she began work at her local Tesco aged 19 she fell in love for the first time. She says: 'I met Greg* and we fell for each other. 'We had been dating for a year when I was pregnant. I thought Greg would then propose — but instead he left me.' I became 'married to the plan' not married to the man until I could find a fella who understood me Theresa Mahon Theresa brought up their son now 24, as a single mum, crushed that her dream of becoming a bride hadN'T been realised. When she was 22, she then began dating Tom*, 38. The couple went on to have two boys, aged 18 and 14. She says: 'He knew I wanted a big wedding; I talked about it non-stop, but he didn't want to rush into it. 'It caused arguments, and we ended up breaking up after six years in December 2010.' Since then, Theresa admits she's been trying to find a real man, mature enough to settle down. She says: 'I was so angry with my past two men for leaving me, I decided I wasn't going to wait any more and I would just go ahead and plan my wedding.' 'I became 'married to the plan' not married to the man until I could find a fella who understood me and wasn't scared of commitment.' While Theresa's approach might seem unusual she is not alone. A Interflora survey found six in ten or 60% single women have already planned aspects of their wedding – including choosing the dress they will wear and the flowers they will carry on their big day. The study found millions of women – who are still looking for Mr Right – have researched elements such as churches, flowers, reception venues, bridesmaid's dresses and the car which will take them to the church. The rise of social media has only encouraged the trend of single women being married to the plan. According to Mashable and a whopping 70 percent of Pinterest users admitted to having pinned wedding-related content before they're even engaged—or necessarily dating someone. Wedding site Zola includes a section specifically for people not yet proposed to so they can start browsing and creating plans without being engaged. Other sites like have a special 'Not engaged yet' forum. Theresa says: 'I know I am addicted to weddings, but I know other women secretly share my obsession. 'I have Pinterest boards but for me scrapbooks offer a real keepsake of my love of weddings and commitment to my big day. 'I started small, filling scrapbooks with fabric swatches, dress designs and sample menus. I upgraded to a spreadsheet to record lists and budgets. 'I couldn't s top. I sometimes spend up to four hours a day doing various things for my wedding day.' It isn't just the dress that Theresa has settled on, but the venue too. 'I knew I needed to know my venue. I spent hours scouring the internet for venues that looked like Cinderella's castle,' she says. 'That's when I found Lough Eske Castle, near Donegal. I booked a tour in May 2016 and fell in love with it. Wedding Guest Outfit Etiquette If you're struggling to decided on a dress to see you through wedding season, here's a few rules on what not to wear so you don't get in trouble. Folklore says that wearing red at a wedding means you slept with the groom. Casual attire like jeans and flip flops should always be avoided. Any colour that could be picked up as white or cream - even if it's not. Most would agree that your cleavage needs to be covered. Wearing white is a massive no-no if you're not the bride. 'I have chosen the wedding package I want and even had meetings with the castle's staff about my plans. I go there every few months. 'Then I started viewing glass carriages for transport and found a horse-drawn one I'm going to book.' Theresa's wedding colours are white-and-purple theme, and she has started shopping for bridesmaids' dresses. 'I found one I loved, so I bought one and took it to a seamstress who is going to make more of them when I set a date,' she says. 'I've planned white tulips, and carnations with a single pink rose in the centre for the bouquets and have bought lots of purple ribbon to tie around the chairs.' The mum of three also has a menu planned and says its top notch. 'It includes carrot and coriander soup to start, turkey and roasted veg for the main course and profiteroles for dessert,' she says. Extreme planner Theres has picked out the first song -A Thousand Years, the lullaby by Christina Perri which features in Twilight. 'And yes, I have planned the honeymoon - it will be in Disneyland,' admits the Cinderella obsessed bride. "I will always listen to my grooms input. He will get a chance to change something as long as he makes a good argument for it." The budget so far is £25,000 but with the cost of living Theresa admits it will have to go up. She also hopes her eventual groom will contribute towards the total. Theresa has even got her wedding party on board. In 2016 Theresea picked her three bridesmaids, all good friends, so they could help her plan. 'At first, they were shocked, thinking I'd found a secret fiance, but when I said I didn't have one they just rolled their eyes but agreed,' Theresa says. Theresa's mum and dad were not convinced, however. 'My parents are less supportive,' she admits. 'They worry I'll miss a potential husband because I'm too busy planning a wedding. They think I'll scare men off.' However, a year ago, Theresa's 'dating intuition' paid off when Ads, 30 who she met at an events conference, asked her out. 'I'm 45 and he's 15 years younger than me. He became a great friend, and we'd always have a laugh,' she says. 'Then in October last year he asked me out for a coffee at a local cafe. 'After 13 years of not dating it was terrifying. I thought I'd come off as a cougar. 'But we clicked and have been dating ever since. He's even talking about taking me to meet his parents overseas. 'He didn't laugh at my extreme wedding planning, his take is refreshing, and I won't tempt fate, but he may be a keeper.' 8 8
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Surprising And Confronting Things Couples Learn About Their Dynamic In Therapy
Couples therapy might not be your average date night activity. Still, the insights it uncovers can be as revelatory as a late-night deep dive into your partner's favorite cult classic film. Beyond the cushy couch and gentle prodding of a therapist, there lies a roadmap to understanding the intricacies of your relationship. Whether you're just embarking on this journey together or have clocked in a decade of togetherness, therapy can be the unexpected mirror reflecting aspects of your relationship you never knew existed. So, let's embark on this therapeutic journey together, shall we? In couples therapy, you might uncover an unspoken contract that dictates how you and your partner interact daily. This invisible agreement often forms without either party realizing it, yet it governs everything from who initiates apologies to who handles the monthly bills. Famed therapist Esther Perel often discusses how these unchecked contracts can lead to misunderstandings and resentment. Breaking down these agreements and renegotiating them openly can transform how you live and love together. You may believe you're doing your partner a favor by picking up their slack, but it can lead to a silent ledger of debts and credits only you are aware of. This invisible scorekeeping is a common revelation in therapy, where one partner feels overburdened while the other is blissfully ignorant. The key to confronting this issue is to discuss it openly, recognizing that neither of you signed up to be the sole manager of the relationship. When you both see the unspoken contract and choose to write a new one together, the dynamic shifts from a transactional relationship to a true partnership. Couples therapy can reveal the subtle power dynamics at play that often go unnoticed in the daily hustle. Perhaps one partner always decides the holiday destinations, or someone's opinions hold more sway over financial decisions. These power imbalances can lead to a buildup of resentment, even if they seem benign on the surface. Learning to acknowledge and address these dynamics can help create a more egalitarian relationship, ensuring both voices are heard and valued. In re-evaluating these imbalances, therapy encourages couples to revisit their roles and the expectations they have of one another. It's about creating a space where both partners feel equally empowered to make decisions and express their needs. When the power dynamic is realigned, the relationship feels lighter, more balanced, and indeed more democratic. It's a conversation that might ruffle a few feathers initially, but the resulting harmony is worth the temporary discomfort. Every couple has a unique blueprint for conflict, an unwritten set of rules for how disagreements unfold. This framework is often influenced by family histories, past relationships, and individual temperaments, leading to predictable patterns when things get heated. A study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family found that couples who recognize and understand their conflict blueprint are better equipped to manage disagreements constructively. Therapy provides the tools to deconstruct these patterns and build healthier strategies tailored to your specific dynamic. It's not just about avoiding arguments but about learning to argue better, turning conflicts into opportunities for growth rather than just battles to be won. When both partners understand each other's triggers and responses, they can navigate disagreements with empathy and patience. This insight transforms arguments from dreaded events into constructive conversations. It's about shifting the focus from being right to understanding one another, which is a fundamental building block for lasting harmony. In the serenity of a therapist's office, you might just hear the echoes of past relationships reverberating through your current dynamic. These emotional echoes stem from baggage carried from previous relationships or even childhood experiences. They can manifest as irrational fears, insecurities, or overly defensive reactions during conflicts. Therapy helps you identify these echoes, bringing them into the light so they no longer control your reactions. Understanding that your partner isn't the person who hurt you in the past is crucial in building a healthier relationship. By acknowledging these echoes, you can learn to separate past pain from present interactions, allowing your partner to be just that—your partner, not the specter of past disappointments. This acknowledgment can foster a deeper connection, free of the ghosts that once haunted your interactions. As you both navigate these revelations, trust and understanding become the cornerstones of your relationship. While love languages might seem like a pop psychology fad, they play a pivotal role in how you and your partner express and perceive affection. Couples often discover in therapy that their love languages clash, leading to feelings of neglect despite efforts to show love. Dr. Gary Chapman's work on love languages highlights how understanding your partner's preferred mode of receiving affection can bridge this gap. Therapy creates a space to explore these differences, turning a potential source of conflict into a shared understanding. When one partner's love language is acts of service and the other's is words of affirmation, unmet needs can lead to frustration. Recognizing this disparity allows you both to step into each other's shoes and adapt your expressions of love accordingly. This mutual understanding not only enhances emotional intimacy but also reduces friction in daily interactions. Over time, you'll learn to speak each other's love languages fluently, crafting a love that's rich and fulfilling in its diversity. Ever felt like your relationship is going great until suddenly it's not, without warning or reason? Enter the silent saboteur, that underlying issue neither of you talks about, but both of you feel. This might be an unresolved argument, an unmet need, or an unspoken resentment that quietly erodes your connection. Therapy shines a light on these hidden saboteurs, encouraging you to confront them before they sabotage your relationship from the shadows. Addressing these issues head-on can feel daunting, as it requires vulnerability and honesty, both with your partner and yourself. Yet, it's this confrontation that often leads to the most profound shifts in your relationship dynamic. By bringing these silent saboteurs to the forefront, you not only resolve current issues but also build resilience against future threats. It's about choosing transparency over ambivalence, a choice that fortifies rather than fractures your bond. Therapy can reveal an intimacy gap that neither of you articulated but both of you felt, a chasm that goes beyond physical connection. Whether it's due to emotional withholding or simply misaligned needs, this gap can breed loneliness even in togetherness. Research by Dr. Sue Johnson emphasizes the importance of emotional responsiveness in creating a secure and satisfying relationship. By addressing the intimacy gap, therapy reintroduces the warmth of genuine closeness that might have been missing. Often, one partner may crave more emotional intimacy while the other is content with the status quo, leading to a silent drift apart. Therapy encourages open dialogues about these needs, fostering a deeper emotional connection that complements the physical one. As you learn to bridge the intimacy gap, your relationship evolves from mere coexistence into a vibrant partnership. This renewed closeness becomes a source of strength, grounding the relationship in mutual affection and understanding. A surprising discovery in therapy is just how often couples assume their partners can read their minds. This myth of mind-reading is a common pitfall, leading to unmet expectations and unnecessary misunderstandings. Assuming your partner knows what you're thinking or feeling without you having to articulate it is a recipe for disappointment. Therapy helps you dismantle this myth, encouraging clear and open communication about needs and desires. By articulating your thoughts and feelings explicitly, you prevent the frustration of feeling misunderstood or ignored. This practice not only enhances understanding but also fosters an environment where both partners feel heard and valued. Letting go of the expectation that your partner should innately know what you need is liberating for both parties. As this habit of open communication takes root, you'll find that clarity, rather than assumption, becomes the bedrock of your relationship. In therapy, you may find yourself exploring the dance between independence and togetherness, a delicate balance that every couple must navigate. While a relationship thrives on connection, it also requires space for individual growth and autonomy. This dance often reveals areas where one partner might feel stifled while the other feels abandoned. Therapy facilitates conversations that redefine what independence looks like within the context of a committed partnership. Understanding that independence doesn't equate to disconnection can transform how you relate to one another. By respecting each other's need for personal space, you create a relationship that values individuality alongside togetherness. This balance enhances mutual respect and admiration, allowing each partner to bring their best selves into the relationship. Over time, this dance becomes less of a struggle and more of a harmonious rhythm, a testament to the strength of your partnership. In the realm of couples therapy, the concept of rituals often emerges as a powerful tool for connection. These are not grand gestures but small, meaningful habits that reinforce your bond daily. From morning coffee routines to weekly date nights, rituals create a sense of continuity and stability. Therapy helps you identify and cherish these rituals, transforming them from mundane activities into sacred moments of connection. Rituals provide a touchstone amidst the chaos of everyday life, a moment to pause and reconnect amidst competing demands. They become the glue that binds you together, fostering a shared sense of identity and purpose. By valuing these rituals, you ensure that your relationship is reinforced by consistent acts of love and attention. As you create and sustain these rituals, you lay the foundation for a relationship that thrives on shared experiences and cherished memories. Amid the revelations of therapy, you might discover a cycle of neglect that gradually erodes your relationship. This cycle isn't about intentional harm but the gradual overlooking of each other's needs amidst busy schedules and pressing demands. Therapy unveils the ways both partners might unconsciously contribute to this cycle, paving the way for renewed attention and care. Recognizing this pattern allows couples to break free from neglect, fostering a relationship that prioritizes mutual well-being. Breaking the cycle involves intentional efforts to prioritize each other amidst life's chaos. It's about creating moments to check in, to listen, and to affirm one another's importance in the relationship. As you both commit to these efforts, the cycle of neglect is replaced by a culture of appreciation and presence. This transformation enriches the relationship, creating a space where both partners feel valued and cherished. In the cocooned space of therapy, the transparency test often surfaces, revealing how open and honest you truly are with one another. This test isn't about sharing every thought but about being authentic in your interactions and emotions. Therapy fosters an environment where you can practice this transparency, shedding defenses to embrace vulnerability. It's about creating a relationship where honesty isn't feared but welcomed as a pathway to deeper connection. Transparency challenges the notion that certain truths should remain hidden to protect one another. Instead, it encourages a dynamic where open communication becomes a tool for growth and understanding. As you practice this transparency, trust is cultivated, forming a resilient foundation for your relationship. In embracing honesty, you foster an environment where both partners feel safe to be their authentic selves. Finally, therapy reveals that love is not a static entity but a constantly evolving force. It challenges the fairy-tale notion of love remaining unchanged, highlighting instead how relationships transform over time. This evolution is a natural part of your journey together, as you grow both individually and as a couple. Therapy provides the tools to navigate this evolution, ensuring that love grows alongside you rather than leaving you behind. Understanding that love evolves allows you to appreciate the different stages of your relationship without longing for a past version. It encourages you to embrace changes, viewing them as opportunities for deeper connection and understanding. As you both adapt to these changes, your relationship becomes a testament to resilience and adaptability. This evolution is the hallmark of a love that is dynamic, enduring, and richly fulfilling.
