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Stephen Fry Credits ‘Cheerfulness’ for Success in 10-Year Marriage Across 30-Year Age Gap

On Rylan Clark’s podcast he described how Elliott Spencer’s cultural introductions sustain their bond through a spirit of cheer

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Stephen Fry and Elliott Spencer in 2019. (Getty)
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Overview

  • Fry and Spencer met at a 2012 house party and married in January 2015, marking ten years of marriage earlier this year.
  • The actor identified cheerfulness as the often-overlooked virtue that transforms their relationship beyond kindness.
  • Spencer has broadened Fry’s tastes by introducing him to Kendrick Lamar’s music and WWE, prompting Fry to buy tickets for WrestleMania.
  • Fry reflected on a self-imposed 15-year celibacy during the AIDS crisis and how those experiences shaped his approach to intimacy.
  • The couple adapts to contrasting energy levels—such as Fry’s morning exuberance—to maintain harmony in daily life.