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

[lurker172602]

He's lovely she-ele. I love watching his shows, he has so much enthusiasm.

No idea how old he is though. Please don't tell me he's really about my age 

[lurker172602]

Just googled.  phew, I have a "couple" of years on him lol

[raptor_rebooted]

i wouldnt say he looks like a boy.

hard to tell.  do you have any other

photos?

is that a bit of grey hair or is it

the lighting ?  he looks a bit like

keanu reeves on that pic. 

[lurker172602]

a bit brighter than most of the characters reeves plays julia 

[raptor_rebooted]

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@lurker172602 wrote:

a bit brighter than most of the characters reeves plays julia 

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[j*oono]

I like his physics.

[icyfroth]

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@*julia*2010 wrote:

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.

he does look very young

doesnt he?  like a teenager.

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lol look at the coyly blushing Fry.

[gleee58]

Ah, I think I get it now. It's ok to go for the young as long as they don't look young?

Does your fella look older than his age, Icy?

[icyfroth]

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@gleee58 wrote:

Ah, I think I get it now. It's ok to go for the young as long as they don't look young?

Does your fella look older than his age, Icy?

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No not really. He looks about 43. Which is what he is. 

And I'm glad you get it because I don't get what you're on about.

I"t's ok to go for the young as long as they don't look young?"

As far as I'm concerned it's ok to have a much younger, or a much older partner, same-sex or hetero, as long as you're compatible and are happy in each other's company.

[bright.ton42]

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@icyfroth wrote:

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@*julia*2010 wrote:

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.

he does look very young

doesnt he?  like a teenager.

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lol look at the coyly blushing Fry.

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He doesn't look coy or blushing to me, he just looks happy.  .    Possibly had a champers or two to celebrate the engagement. but why not.      Luck to them both.