'I'm in a co-dependent relationship with my wife': Stephen Graham's candid marriage admission as he praises 'phenomenal' partner Hannah
The actor's open adoration for his wife is heartwarming
Adolescence star Stephen Graham is the perfect example of everything the multi-award winning series he starred in is trying to highlight.
The Netflix show astutely looks at the impact of the manosphere on men, and how it impacts their ability to be vulnerable and openly express their feelings.
Stephen however, never shies away from being sensitive, sharing that he's a person who "cries at the drop of a hat." The actor also easily shares his deep feelings of love for those close to him, especially his wife, Hannah.
During a recent appearance on Fern Cotton's Happy Place podcast, the actor said some heartwarming words about his wife, the actress Hannah Walters.
"I'm blessed, a lot of people will say I'm in a co-dependent relationship with Hannah," he quips, adding, "But that's ok."
He continues to say of his wife of 18 years (although they've been together over 30 years,) "I've landed on my feet there haven't I? She's phenomenal."
"She's wonderful," he continues, but explains, "It's a team game - she sacrificed a lot for me to be able to pursue my career.
"She put her career on hold, and for that, I am eternally grateful. She believed it would happen at some point."
Stephen explains that he nearly gave up acting to become a youth worker, but was encouraged by his wife and loved ones to keep going.
"You need that support around you," he says.
Stephen and Hannah met at drama school and share children Alfie and Grace together. During the actor's early 20s, he and Hannah were just good friends until she decided to move to Spain.
Speaking on Desert Island Discs in 2019, Stephen recalls seeing Hannah off for her new life at New Cross station. Just as she was about to leave, he said, "Please don’t go to Spain. I love you."
Hannah replied, "I’ve been waiting for five years for you to say that," and they moved in together the following day.
During his acceptance speech at the 2026 Golden Globes for the Best Male Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series or Motion Picture Made for Television award, he openly praised Hannah for "saving" him.
"I've said it before, but you've saved my life. You saved my life," he said, continuing, "And to my two beautiful children, Grace and Alfie, I love you to the moon and back forever."
Hannah appears to be equally enamoured with her husband. According to Hello! she once said, "I'm going to be honest – the secret is that it's me fancying my best mate. It's having butterflies in my tummy when I've been away from him for too long.
"It's still fancying the [expletive] off my husband, basically. I want to kill him at times… but I just adore him."
