Tom Hardy, along with his Mobland co-stars, Helen Mirren and Pierce Brosnan, put rumours of an on-set feud to bed during their united appearance at the show's series two premiere in London on Thursday evening.
The Guy Ritchie crime series made headlines during filming for its upcoming second series over reported tension between Tom and cast and crew. The Peaky Blinders actor was rumoured to have kept Pierce and Helen waiting on set, was accused of clashing with the co-creators of the show, Ronan Bennett and Jez Butterworth.
© Alamy Stock PhotoBut after Pierce called the situation a "storm in a teacup," it's safe to say the trio are on excellent terms.
One person the 48-year-old actor never gets complaints from, it's from his beautiful actress wife, Charlotte Riley, whom the Hollywood heartthrob has been married to since 2014 after meeting on the set of the period drama Wuthering Heights.
A rare interview with Peaky Blinders actress Charlotte offered insight into what it’s like being married to Tom – and men everywhere should take note.
© Alamy Stock PhotoSpeaking to The Herald newspaper previously, Charlotte confessed the father of her two children, born in 2015 and in 2019, was "great around the house".
"We do designated things. I love recycling. He's good at making the bed. It works brilliantly," she said of their equal partnership.
Lucky her! We called in a relationship expert to explain the impact that sharing household chores can have on a marriage.
Tom and Charlotte's equal partnership marriage
Charisse Cooke, a London-based MNCPS-accredited psychotherapist, online educator, author of The Attachment Solution book, and relationship expert at Flirtini dating app, weighed in on how "healthy" this type of marriage is.
"Sharing domestic chores between partners is not just practical, it’s healthy, modern, and undeniably attractive. In today's world, where both partners often work, expecting one person to shoulder the majority of housework is outdated and unfair," she said.
"A balanced approach leads to greater respect, teamwork, and emotional connection, making home life feel like a shared effort rather than a burden."
© David Fisher/ShutterstockIt’s unsurprising, therefore that couples like Tom and Charlotte who share the housework load will have a better emotional connection, leading to better chemistry and, in turn, the marriage lasting the test of time.
"Studies show that couples who divide chores more equally have less resentment, better communication, and a stronger sense of partnership - and a better sex life.
"When men actively participate in housework, women report feeling more emotionally connected and even more attracted to their partners. There’s something undeniably sexy about a partner who sees household tasks as a joint responsibility rather than 'helping out'."
Tom and Charlotte's private life
© Dave Benett/Getty ImagesThe A-list couple are guarded about their private lives, having never revealed the names of their two children. Tom is also a dad to his eldest son, Louis, 18, from a previous relationship.
The Mad Max star and his wife made the decision to move out of London and relocate to Surrey, with Tom branding the decision "the best they ever made".
In an interview with Esquire, Tom said the coronavirus pandemic had changed his work/life approach and made him appreciate the quiet family moments with his kids, like homeschooling and learning how to make sourdough.
"I think there's less reason to work, ultimately, because the life-drive is to be with the kids and to be fit and healthy and eat well and stuff," he said
"If you've got a roof over your head and a bed underneath you and food in the fridge, how much is enough? Because it's not a dress rehearsal, life, is it? It's going out live. This is one-time."
