How old is Idris Elba and who is his wife?
IDRIS Elba has fast become the man of the moment thanks to his role as Luther and of course his flawless good looks.
In March 2020 the actor revealed that he had tested positive for coronavirus - here's his story.
What is Idris Elba's background?
Idrissa Akuna "Idris" Elba OBE, 47, was born September 6, 1972, and is an actor, producer, musician and DJ.
Although he is known for movies, he is also a star of the small screen.
Before hitting the big time Idris had bit parts in 90s shows like 2 Point 4 Children, The Bill and Absolutely Fabulous.
Idris stands at 6 foot 2 inches tall and is worth an estimated £15million.
In 2018 he was named Sexiest Man Alive by PEOPLE magazine.
Idris is best known for playing the title role in BBC's gritty detective drama Luther - with it being his biggest TV show to date.
When did Idris marry Sabrina Dhowre?
Idris started dating model Sabrina Dhowre in early 2017.
On February 10, 2018, Rio Cinema in Dalston, London, revealed that Idris had popped the question during a screening for his new flick Yardie.
Posting a photo of Idris, they wrote: "Still 5 days to Valentines Day but @idriselba went down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend live on stage this morning before a preview of his film #Yardie".
They added: "She said yes and there was much clapping and cheering."
Then on April 26, 2019 the couple wed in Morocco.
Instagram account show Idris looking dapper in a custom suit from Savile Row tailor Ozwald Boateng.
His bride wowed in a classic white, off-the-shoulder and A-line gown that was custom-made by legendary designer Vera Wang.
What are Idris Elba's biggest movies?
Idris has proved to be a big hit at the cinema, his biggest movies include:
- The Dark Tower
- Pacific Rim
- Beasts of No Nation
- Thor: Ragnarok
- Thor
- The Jungle Book
- Star Trek Beyond
- Bastille Day
- Prometheus
- The Mountain Between Us
Has Idris Elba ever been married before?
Idris has been married twice before.
His first marriage was to make-up artist Hanne Norgaard, known as Kim, whom he married at a registry office in 1999.
They went on to have one child but were divorced by 2003.
Then in 2006, Idris married Sonya Hamlin in Las Vegas in a whirlwind romance - they divorced four months later.
A pal of Sonya's told The Sun on Sunday: “It’s a heartbreak story. She cared about him and when they broke up it tore her up.”
Idris then started dating Naiyana Garth in 2013 and gave birth to their son Winston Elba in 2014 - they split in 2016.
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Is Idris Elba the next James Bond?
Idris has been numerously linked to James Bond.
Following Daniel Craig's confirmation that he will be playing the role ONE last time, the question of who will succeed him as 007 is a hot topic.
According to , Hollywood director Steven Spielberg says he would love to see Elba as the first "Bond of colour".
Idris took to Twitter back in August 2018 with a 007-style tweet that supports rumours he could be the next Bond.