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Tom Hiddleston is absolutely thrilled about being a father.

He expressed, "It’s just changed everything. It changed the center of my life completely." Hiddleston, 43, shared this sentiment while attending the Miami Film Festival on Tuesday, April 9. He added, "There’s a before and an after, and I’m happy to be living in the after."

The actor graciously accepted Variety's "Virtuoso Award" at the film festival and expressed his gratitude for being part of the event. He didn't share any additional information about his personal life.

In October 2022, it was confirmed that Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton had joyfully welcomed their first child.

Tom and Zawe are enjoying their new roles as parents and are very happy. According to a source, they are facing the challenges that come with being new parents, such as lack of sleep, but they are excited and filled with joy.

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Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton were first rumored to be in a romantic relationship in 2019. This speculation arose after they both acted in the West End’s production of Betrayal. Another source confirmed that they were very much in love and their relationship was blossoming at that time.

They walked the red carpet together for the first time at the 74th annual Tony Awards in September 2021. Fast forward to June 2022, Hiddleston officially announced his engagement to Ashton following much gossip and rumors. Just two weeks later, Ashton shared the exciting news that they were expecting their first baby.

In November 2023, the actor opened up about his journey into fatherhood, expressing how becoming a father has profoundly altered his outlook on life.

"Of course it has to," she mentioned during her appearance on the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast. "I had a feeling it would, but experiencing it firsthand made me realize the depth of it. It's like a clear distinction between before and after."

Before dating Ashton, the Loki actor was famously in a relationship with Taylor Swift for three months until they broke up in October 2016. He has also been rumored to have dated Elizabeth Olsen, Susannah Fielding, and Jessica Chastain.

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After his and Swift’s breakup, Hiddleston spoke candidly about his decision to keep his dating life under the radar.

"I’m more cautious about sharing my thoughts and feelings now," Hiddleston shared with The New York Times in August 2019. "Building connections with others is essential for a fulfilling life. It's important to embrace love and not be held back by fear of judgment."

Editor's P/S:

Tom Hiddleston's heartfelt words about fatherhood paint a picture of a man deeply transformed by his new role. His description of a "before and after" captures the profound shift in perspective that comes with becoming a parent. Hiddleston's willingness to embrace the challenges and joys of this new chapter is a testament to his commitment to his family and his desire to live a life filled with meaning and purpose.

The article also sheds light on Hiddleston's journey to fatherhood, from his highly publicized relationship with Taylor Swift to his current happiness with Zawe Ashton. It highlights the