Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson celebrated his 35th birthday on Friday, June 13, marking another milestone in his successful career and personal life. The star of the highly anticipated zombie sequel ’28 Years Later” received warm wishes from fans and family, but it was his wife’s heartfelt social media tribute that caught public attention. 3h2o33

According to People, Sam Taylor-Johnson, 58, the acclaimed director known for Fifty Shades of Grey, chose to commemorate her husband’s special day by sharing intimate photographs on Instagram. The images captured their private moments during card game nights, showing her perspective from across the table.

“Happy Birthday Mon Amour,” wrote Sam in her Instagram post, adding heart emojis and “Je t’aime” to express her affection for her husband of twelve years. The French phrases, translating to “my love” and “I love you,” reflect the romantic nature of their relationship.

The couple’s enduring relationship continues to strengthen 6njt

Taylor-Johnson first met during the filming of “Nowhere Boy” in 2009, beginning a relationship that has fascinated the public due to their 23-year age gap, in Sam’s directorial debut in which Aaron starred. Their professional relationship evolved into a personal one, leading to their marriage in 2012. The couple recently celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary in June 2022 with a vow renewal ceremony, which Aaron described as “the most beautiful day,” surrounded by their closest friends and family.

Their family life includes four children: daughters Romy, 13, and Wylda, 14, whom they share together, along with Angelica and Jessie from Sam’s previous marriage to Jay Jopling. Aaron has been vocal about his dedication to fatherhood, expressing in a 2023 Esquire interview that he had always known he would be a young father with a large family.

The couple’s relationship extends beyond their initial professional connection. In the same Esquire interview, Aaron emphasized that while they collaborate well together, their bond transcends their creative partnership. He stated explicitly that their working relationship was not the foundation of their romance, saying, “I met Sam as actor and director. I think we’re really great at collaborating. But that’s not why I fell in love with her.”

Their mutual continues to be evident in their public displays of affection. Earlier this year, Aaron reciprocated his wife’s sentiments by sharing photos from their travels together for Sam’s birthday in March, expressing his love for “spending every moment” with her. Aaron has also shared his appreciation for the simple aspects of family life, stating that everyday activities like preparing his children for school and taking them to various activities “feed his soul.”

You normally wouldn’t associate a sleeping disorder with elite athletes. Maybe once their playing career is over, but not when they’re at the peak of their physical performance. Sleep apnea is a disorder in which the breathing is paused, causing interrupted sleep and low oxygen levels which could lead to hypertension, heart disease and mood and memory problems. But did you know that when athletes are at their fittest is when sleep apnea is at it’s most dangerous? Unfortunately this isn’t a new discovery, but it’s something that deserves more attention. Last week was National Sleep Awareness Week. From March 5th through the 11th it was the goal of the National Sleep Foundation to promote the importance of sleep. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the CDC, agrees.

Persons reporting sleeping <7 hours on average during a 24-hour interval are more likely to report unintentionally falling asleep during the day at least 1 day out of the preceding 30 days (46.2% compared with 33.2%) and nodding off or falling asleep at the wheel during the previous 30 days (7.3% compared with 3.0%) (3). Frequent insufficient sleep (14 or more days in the past 30 days) also has been associated with self-reported anxiety, depressive symptoms, and frequent mental and physical distress (4).

But how is it potentially more dangerous for athletes with sleep apnea? For starters most people never even realize they have the condition. But the unawareness is only part of it. With athletes, their heart never gets a break. Their athletic activity is pushing their heart during their waking hours, during sleep the heart should be resting. With sleep apnea the heart never gets the down time it needs. Former NBA All Star Shaquille O’Neal has been active in raising awareness for sleep apnea, something he currently suffers from. Former Oakland Raider JaMarcus Russell says that sleep apnea was the contributing factor to many of his NFL struggles. Former San Diego Chargers Aaron Taylor and Rolf Benirschke have also suffered from the condition. When NFL Hall Of Famer Reggie White died, it was reported that a sleep apnea machine (AP) was at his bedside, unused. Make sure to check the links above for more information on sleep apnea, and you can also check out this video from Dr. Jonathan Greenburg, DDS, who is the founder, CEO and president of  Snore No More. He was also just named the Director of Sleep Apnea and Snoring for the 11 Prospice Medical Centers which are located in California.