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Sam And Aaron Taylor-Johnson Share "Summer Romance" Photos And People Can't Stop Talking About The "Mommy Girlfriend Syndrome"

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is one of the best-looking men in Hollywood, but people are absolutely perplexed by his marriage to a woman who is old enough to be his mother. Recent photos of the couple reignited a conversation about their age gap.

By Gina Florio3 min read
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Aaron Taylor-Johnson, currently in discussions to be the next James Bond, has become a hot topic on social media not just because of his career but due to the 23-year age gap between him and his wife, Sam Taylor-Johnson. Aaron met his future wife in 2008 on the set of the John Lennon biopic, Nowhere Boy. He was approximately 18, while Sam, his director, was 42. Their first meeting occurred at Sam's house, and both remember it vividly, with Aaron noting it changed his life. Despite the professional setting of their initial interactions, Aaron proposed shortly after filming wrapped, even though they hadn’t gone on a date or shared a kiss. Recalling the moment, Aaron said he knew instantly that he wanted a life with Sam, and a month after their engagement, Sam was pregnant with their first child.