BIO FACTS
Born: 6 September 1972 (age 50 years)
Lives: London
Spouse: Sabrina Dhowre Elba
Children: three
From The Wire to Luther and now big-budget films, we know Idris Elba from his macho on-screen characters. But what’s he like in real life? We ask him to answer Woman’s 10 burning questions.
1 What do you always stock in your fridge?
I really should say food – but if I am honest, I always have a chilled bottle of champagne in there. Obviously I don’t drink it all the time, but you never know when you might need a bottle!
2 Do you have an embarrassing habit?
As I get older it’s more good habits that I am trying to focus on rather than embarrassing ones. Looking after my skin, eating right, and most importantly giving up beer!
3 Have you ever broken the law?
This story is from the June 05, 2023 edition of WOMAN - UK.
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