on 11-01-2015 07:36 AM
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
on 11-01-2015 07:49 AM
Icy-is that the same bloke that has a quiz show on the ABC just before the news?
He is about as funny as a heart attack..............................................Richo.
on 11-01-2015 07:58 AM
@serendipityricho wrote:Icy-is that the same bloke that has a quiz show on the ABC just before the news?
He is about as funny as a heart attack..............................................Richo.
Yeah I agree, Richo. I don't mind him though. I liked that doco he did where he toured the US in a London taxi cab.
on 11-01-2015 09:34 AM
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.
on 11-01-2015 09:40 AM
@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.
You think it's love?
on 11-01-2015 09:56 AM
I love Stephen Fry and am glad that he has found some happiness. If only same-sex couples could get married here..........
on 11-01-2015 10:16 AM
No different to Geoffrey Edelsten, I guess, lol
Only about 20 years, a few marriages and a few legal matters different.
on 11-01-2015 10:27 AM
on 11-01-2015 10:28 AM
on 11-01-2015 10:37 AM
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.