(Ah, patriarchal power play, weve been expecting you.)

Which isnt to say, of course, that Taylor-Johnson isnt talented.

The pair married in 2012although not before much had been made of their 23-year age gap in the press.

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Taylor-Johnsons only comment on the rumors so far?

I find it charming and wonderful that people see me in that role, he toldNumeromagazine.

I take it as a great compliment.

As he should, when Rege-Jean Page was also a contender.