September 17th 2024.
In a recent interview, renowned actor Charles Dance opened up about his divorce and the reasons behind it. The English actor, known for his iconic role as Tywin Lannister in Game Of Thrones, revealed that his marriage to Joanna Haythorn ended after he gave in to some temptations.
The couple, who tied the knot in 1970, had two children together - Oliver, 50, and Rebecca, 44. But after 34 years of marriage, they decided to part ways in 2004. Charles explained that while their marriage was mostly wonderful, his behavior eventually led to its downfall.
"I succumbed to some temptations along the way and the marriage ended because of my behavior really," he admitted. The four-time Emmy nominee also shared that he had to come clean to his wife, which came as a shock to her.
Describing their relationship at the time, Charles said that they had become like George and Martha from Who's Afraid Of Virginia Woolf. He also confessed that his wife was unaware of his dalliances.
Despite their divorce, the 77-year-old actor still has a deep respect and fondness for his ex-wife. He reflected on their relationship, saying, "After about 18 months, Jo and I, thankfully, became the best of friends, and we remain so, thank God."
Charles' portrayal of Tywin Lannister in Game Of Thrones brought him a new generation of fans. However, he admitted that his marriage ended because of "temptations," for which he has "huge regret." He also mentioned that he never saw himself as attractive until he received attention from women during his role in The Jewel In The Crown in 1984.
The Crown actor also expressed his regret over the end of his marriage and claimed that there was no justification for his actions. He added, "In our business, temptation is often presented, and you have to be pretty together and balanced, and have not a particularly powerful libido to not succumb to that."
Charles has now been in a relationship with Alessandra Masi, who is 55 years old, since around 2020. The couple met on the set of his film, The Book of Vision, and have been together ever since. The 77-year-old actor shared that meeting Alessandra was his favorite memory of working on the movie.
When asked if his new romance overshadowed his work on the film, Charles said, "Well, it does a bit. Alessandra's fantastic. I'm very, very lucky." He also mentioned that she now lives with him most of the time, which he is very pleased about.
Previously, Charles was in a relationship with artist Eleanor Boorman from 2008 to 2012, with whom he shares a daughter named Rose. Reflecting on his past mistakes, the actor said, "Of course. Oh my goodness, the benefit of hindsight. It took me a long time to learn the law of cause and effect."
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