Stephen Graham's actor wife and devastating reason that brought them together
Like many great love stories, the romance between Stephen Graham and his wife Hannah Walters took a while to blossom, with the actor only declaring his true feelings after many years of friendship. The pair met as young students at drama school back in the '90s, and it's understood that Hannah helped Stephen recover from a very difficult period in his life.
Stephen, 50, realised he had to act fast after Hannah returned to the UK after living in Spain for a while, announcing plans to move out there permanently. Unable to bear the thought of losing her, it was then that Stephen revealed he was in love with her and made a train station confession straight out of a romantic movie.
Stephen confessed his love in a very romantic way (FilmMagic)During a 2019 episode of Desert Island Discs. Stephen reflected on how he hadn't initially realised what it was he wanted as a young twentysomething in love, but Hannah's upcoming move to Spain forced him to see things clearly. Stephen recalled: "She went to Spain for a little bit and I couldn't see her, and she was going to move out there. She came back and we hadn't been on a date in these five years, six years, just talking lots. And I said 'can I take you on a date?'
"She went 'what?' And we went to see Saving Private Ryan, had a bite to eat in Greenwich and we were at New Cross train station and I said 'please don't go to Spain'. "She asked 'why?' and I said 'Well, I love you.' She said she'd been waiting five years for me to say that. And the next day we moved in together. And we've been together ever since."
In the same interview, Stephen, who is based in Leicestershire, went on to explain how Hannah had been there for him following his suicide attempt, supporting him and his family during a very dark period. Stephen explained: "I had a breakdown. Going to that big London to do it on your own. Then I went back home. [My parents] were trying to see what was happening with me. I'll never forget the tears coming down both their faces.
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They have two children together (Getty Images)"Then the next day I tried to hang myself. It was very calculated. I kicked the chair and I heard my Nana's voice. She shouted, 'Stephen' and I thought I'd gone. I just came to, opened my eyes and the rope had snapped. Thankfully. This is kind of where Hannah came into my life properly. She knew what had happened. She was always in close contact with my mum."
The close friends turned partners tied the knot in June 2008, and have two children, Grace and Alfie. They've also acted alongside each other a number of times, in This is England, Pirates of the Caribbean, Boiling Point, and BBC prison drama Time.
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