English actors Tom Hiddleston and Zawe Ashton have welcomed their second child, marking a significant new chapter in their family life. Hiddleston, aged 44, shared the news in a recent interview with GQ, describing the experience of becoming a father again as "most beautiful, profound, earth-shattering, and life-altering." Although he did not disclose the exact date of birth, the interview took place in early December, with the childbirth having occurred "just the other day."
Hiddleston and Ashton, 41, initially crossed paths during their collaboration on the 2019 revival of the play "Betrayal." Their relationship progressed publicly, culminating in an engagement announcement in 2022, the same year they welcomed their first child together. Reflecting on fatherhood earlier this year, Hiddleston remarked that becoming a parent was "the most important and meaningful thing that’s ever happened" to him and labeled it as the most significant role he will undertake.
Both actors hail from London and maintain established careers in the entertainment industry. Hiddleston gained widespread recognition for his portrayal of Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), a role he first assumed in the 2011 film "Thor," continuing through the Disney+ series "Loki." Similarly, Ashton has contributed to the MCU, portraying the character Dar-Benn in the 2023 movie "The Marvels." Her body of work also includes appearances in television series such as "Fresh Meat" and "Not Safe for Work," alongside roles in films like Netflix’s "Velvet Buzzsaw."
Efforts to obtain further comments from representatives of both actors were not immediately successful.