March 30th 2024.
British actor Charles Dance, best known for his role as the ruthless Tywin Lannister in Game of Thrones, recently opened up about his divorce from ex-wife Joanna Haythorn. The 77-year-old actor, who was married to Haythorn for 34 years, revealed that their marriage ended due to his own indiscretions.
In a candid interview on the Rosebud podcast with Gyles Brandreth, Dance shared that their marriage was mostly happy, but he "succumbed to some temptations" that ultimately led to their divorce. He admitted that he had to come clean to Haythorn and it was a shock for her. The couple, who have two children together, had become distant and their relationship was reminiscent of George and Martha in Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf.
Reflecting on his behavior, Dance expressed regret and took responsibility for his actions. He even mentioned that he didn't see himself as attractive until later in his career when he was referred to as "the thinking woman's crumpet." However, he acknowledged that there was no excuse for his actions and that in the entertainment industry, temptation is often presented.
Despite the end of their marriage, Dance and Haythorn were able to become the best of friends after about 18 months. Dance was asked if he would do things differently now and he replied that he would, as he has learned the law of cause and effect. He also revealed that he is currently in a relationship with Alessandra Masi, whom he met on the set of his film The Book of Vision in 2020.
When asked about his favorite memory from working on the movie, Dance didn't hesitate to say that it was meeting Alessandra. He shared that she now lives with him most of the time and he is very pleased about it. Dance also admitted that their relationship may overshadow his work on the film, but he considers himself very lucky to have Alessandra in his life.
Before Masi, Dance was in a relationship with artist Eleanor Boorman from 2008 to 2012, with whom he shares a daughter named Rose. Despite his past relationships, Dance is currently happy and content with his life, both personally and professionally.
In addition to his success in Hollywood films and his iconic role in Game of Thrones, Dance has also gained a new generation of fans. However, he remains humble and grateful for the attention, admitting that he never saw himself as attractive until later in his career.
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