Benedict Cumberbatch has peeled back the curtain on the secret sauce behind his decade-long, thriving marriage to theater director Sophie Hunter. In a recent installment of Josh Horowitz's podcast, 'Happy Sad Confused,' Cumberbatch imparted the golden rule that has fortified his bond with his wife and their trio of cherished children.
Cumberbatch revealed that "being away from home" acts as an irritant for his family, including himself. To counteract this, he has adopted a "two-week rule," where he strives to cap his absences at two weeks at a stretch. "It grinds our gears too, so we endeavor to minimize such scenarios—hence the two-week rule. I put in the extra mile to ensure my work aligns closer to home, facilitating my return or allowing them to accompany me," he confessed.
The 'Doctor Strange' lead and Hunter exchanged vows on Valentine's Day in 2015, in an intimate ceremony held at the historic Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Mottistone, England. Together, they have welcomed three sons: Christopher, aged 10, Hal, 8, and Finn, 6. Despite the relentless demands of his profession, Cumberbatch places his family at the helm, ensuring he carves out quality time for them.
Cumberbatch's revelations present a heartening glimpse into celebrity marriages, underscoring the paramountcy of commitment, open communication, and mutual respect in nurturing enduring love. The couple's adeptness at harmonizing their careers with family life has been the cornerstone of their enduring partnership.
