Stephen Fry's Fiance

[icyfroth]

Is Stephen Fry's Fiance Too Young For Him?

Respected British actor and writer Stephen Fry announced his engagement on Twitter in recent days, and most comments were congratulatory until overnight there wave been more criticisms into Stephen’s partner’s age.

In a post on Twitter, Fry said: “Oh. It looks as though a certain cat is out of a certain bag…I’m very, very happy of course but had hoped for a private wedding. Fat chance!”

57-year-old Stephen Fry is set to marry 27-year-old Elliott Spencer – a gap of 30 years. The difference in age may be inconsequential to some, but it’s the fact that Elliott looks much younger than 27 that has had chins wagging.

But is it really anyone else’s business? Should it really matter how old each person is and the size of the age gap in the couple? Or is there a line?

Elliott’s parents (who are the same age as Stephen) have given the happy couple their blessing and said they were over the moon, yet some have been using this as a basis for their insults.

It begs the question – if it were a woman dating a man 30 years her junior, would there be much of a fuss? Or what about an older man dating a younger woman? I doubt it.

Instead of focusing on his gender, age or sexual preference, we can’t deny that two people in love is a beautiful thing. Stephen might actually make people realise that scrutiny over these things is not going to stop him from marrying the one he loves.

Oh Stephen...

No different to Geoffrey Edelsten, I guess, lol

[azureline**]

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit wrote:

Wish them both all the best-

Its hard enough in this world to find happiness, let alone love.

If they make each other happy, its no one elses business how.

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You think it's love?

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why wouldn't it be love?

[lyne-flyn]

What has them being gay got to do with it....glee also forgot mention that they have a hell of a lot more class than Geoffrey Edelsten and whatever her name is.

[youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit]

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit wrote:

Wish them both all the best-

Its hard enough in this world to find happiness, let alone love.

If they make each other happy, its no one elses business how.

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You think it's love?

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Its not important what I think- they think its love and want to get married..I wish them the best. 

[the_great_she_elephant]

I don't think anyone other than the the couple themselves are qualified to answer that question, and, to be honest, I am kjnd of baffled as to why anyone who has never even met the couple would think it a question worth asking worth asking of a bunch of people who, likewise, have never met them.

[i-need-a-martini]

Fry deserves all the happiness in the world given his circumstances.

[bright.ton42]

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@***super_nova*** wrote:

I do not think that age matters, and I wish them the best 🙂  Love Stephen, he is very intelligent with amazing knowledge and understanding of so many subjects, and great sense of humor.  Would be one of the top choices of guests for my dinner party. 

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Totally agree.    He is so talented, and just plain nice.   I'm glad he's found love and I wish them the very best.  I would have them both to a dinner party gladly.  Or better still go to one of his, it would be a blast.  

[icyfroth]

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@azureline** wrote:

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit wrote:

Wish them both all the best-

Its hard enough in this world to find happiness, let alone love.

If they make each other happy, its no one elses business how.

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You think it's love?

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why wouldn't it be love?

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could be lust.

[cherry*135]

Sweet

 (16 year age gap?)

[***super_nova***]

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@azureline** wrote:

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why wouldn't it be love?

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could be lust.

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  Why would you say something so nasty and condescending?  People want to get married when they feel genuine affection for each other.  Or do you think that only straight people can fall in love. 

[youcandoityoucandoityoucandoit]

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@***super_nova*** wrote:

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@azureline** wrote:

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why wouldn't it be love?

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could be lust.

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  Why would you say something so nasty and condescending?  People want to get married when they feel genuine affection for each other.  Or do you think that only straight people can fall in love. 

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