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Kit Harington Says Fatherhood Keeps Him Grounded, Credits Rose Leslie's Support

His new Mr Porter interview frames a recovery-fueled reset that prioritizes family over career.

Overview

  • The 39-year-old actor says becoming a father of two happened at the right time and that parenting leaves him feeling very grounded.
  • He describes his nearly eight-year marriage as rooted in love, honesty and teamwork, praising Rose Leslie for standing by him through difficult periods.
  • Harington cites sobriety after seeking help in 2019 as pivotal to embracing marriage and parenting with greater clarity.
  • During a heavy stretch filming Industry in Cardiff, Leslie was working on a play in Stratford and arranged for him to take full-time care of their children, which he says helped him leave dark material at the door.
  • He expects his kids will avoid watching Game of Thrones and believes seeing their parents’ on-screen romance would feel deeply uncomfortable.