Tom Hiddleston says fatherhood has completely changed his life

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Tom Hiddleston has said becoming a father has 'completely changed' his life and is the most important role he will ever play.

Tom Hiddleston has said becoming a father has 'completely changed' his life, describing it as 'heaven' and the 'most important thing' he will ever do. The 45-year-old actor reflected on fatherhood and his career in an interview with Esquire UK, saying: 'It's changed the centre of meaning in my life. It's the most important thing I'll ever do, the most important role I'll ever play.'

Hiddleston and his fiancée, actress Zawe Ashton, welcomed their second child in 2025. The couple met while starring together in a stage revival of Betrayal.

Hiddleston also discussed his breakthrough role as Loki in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, which began with the 2011 film Thor. He said the role gave him 'an opportunity to play a very complex role in a film at a scale I never had the chance to do before' and has 'completely changed' his life.

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• Tom Hiddleston reveals the real role that changed his lifeTom Hiddleston has revealed the real role that changed his life,Oxfordshire Guardian · 14 Oct, 12:30
• Tom Hiddleston reveals the real role that changed his lifeTom Hiddleston has revealed the real role that changed his life,Oxford Mail · 14 Oct, 12:30

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