Overview
- In a new Esquire UK interview published Tuesday, Hiddleston said landing the Marvel role transformed his career and public profile in ways he had not expected.
- He described the opportunity to play Loki in Thor as life changing and said the scale of the Marvel films took him from respected stage actor to global stardom.
- Hiddleston called parenthood "the most important role" and said becoming a father to two children has changed the centre of meaning in his life.
- He and partner Zawe Ashton, who met while co‑starring in a stage revival of Betrayal, became engaged in 2022 and welcomed children in 2022 and 2025.
- Hiddleston said he works to stay grounded by focusing on the honesty of his craft and continues to split his time between theatre and screen while planning to return as Loki in Avengers: Doomsday.