The Profound Impact of Fatherhood: Tom Hiddleston's Unexpected Perspective Shift
Loki star Tom Hiddleston undergoes a profound transformation as he enters fatherhood with fiancee Zawe Ashton, bringing forth a beautiful journey of love and growth
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Tom Hiddleston is a dad, and having a baby has hugely changed his life.
The Loki star, 42, was asked if his perspective changed after welcoming his first child with fiancée Zawe Ashton.
"It definitely has to," he remarked during the November 16th episode of the "Happy Sad Confused" podcast. "I believe I had a sense that it would, but the extent of its impact surpassed my wildest imagination. It's a profound before and after."
Ashton, aged 39, welcomed their first child alongside Tom and Zawe in 2022, as confirmed by us. An exclusive source shared, "Tom and Zawe are immensely happy as new parents, brimming with joy. They are facing the challenges that come with being new parents and experiencing sleep deprivation, yet their excitement knows no bounds."
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In addition, the actress recently became a part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe by portraying the antagonist character Dar-Benn in The Marvels, which premiered in theaters earlier this month.
During the podcast conversation about portraying supervillains, Hiddleston expressed his pride and admiration for her performance in The Marvels. "I recently watched her in the film and she truly impressed me. It has been a unique experience for us to share these stories together. Although I would love for her to discuss her own work in her own words, I cannot help but feel proud of her achievements. We have also shared some humorous moments along the way, joking about zippers and bathroom breaks."
Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton. Dave Benett/Getty Images
Earlier this month, during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Hiddleston addressed the question of whether Loki and The Marvels are connected since the finale premiered on Disney+ around the same time as the film's theatrical release.
"There are indeed connections," Hiddleston stated. "Some are secret, while others are not-so-secret. I'm not sure what the fans believe the secret connection to be... But I must say, my other half is involved in The Marvels, and I couldn't be prouder of her. So, there you have it."
Ashton and Hiddleston first crossed paths in 2018 during their appearance in the play Betrayal on London's West End. Their professional collaboration extended to Broadway in 2019. However, their connection went beyond the stage, as they publicly announced their relationship during their joint appearance at the Tony Awards in September 2021.
Taking their bond to the next level, the British couple got engaged in early 2022. Ashton proudly unveiled her baby bump in June of the same year.
Hiddleston and Ashton have expressed their desire to establish a lasting relationship, according to a source who exclusively spoke to Us in March 2022. Despite their strong ambitions, they also prioritize finding time to unwind and detach from work regularly.
Those close to the couple unanimously believe that they are well-suited and possess significant potential, added the insider. Their mutual adoration for one another is evident.
