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The “Harry Potter” series, renowned for its magical adventures, also intertwined the lives of its actors with real-world romance. Daniel Radcliffe, the actor behind the famed wizard, embarked on his own love journey off-screen. Since meeting Erin Darke on the set of “Kill Your Darlings” in 2013, Radcliffe’s relationship with Darke blossomed. The couple welcomed a son in 2023, a milestone Radcliffe expressed as intense yet gratifying, emphasizing the privilege of cherishing these moments with his family.
Before Darke entered his life, Radcliffe was a young actor navigating teenage crushes on Hollywood stars. In interviews, he candidly admitted to idolizing Cameron Diaz and Drew Barrymore, even having posters of them adorning his bedroom walls. His childhood fascination with these celebrities remained a light-hearted and endearing part of his story, often recounted with fondness in subsequent interviews.
In a delightful turn of events, Radcliffe’s crushes, Diaz and Barrymore, reciprocated his admiration during an appearance on “The Drew Barrymore Show.” Barrymore, excited about Radcliffe’s revelation, playfully teased him and collaborated with Diaz to create a fun video celebrating his upcoming appearance on her show. The actor was visibly thrilled, expressing gratitude to Miss Diaz for this unexpected and cherished moment.
Interestingly, Radcliffe’s teenage crushes were not unknown on the “Harry Potter” set. His co-star Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy) revealed in his memoir that Radcliffe carried a picture of Diaz, a reminder of his affections during the filming of certain scenes.
Despite the passage of time, Radcliffe remained unwaveringly loyal to his childhood crushes, acknowledging them in recent interviews. Even when playfully teased about his “old-school choices,” he defended his admiration for Diaz and Barrymore, highlighting their lasting impact.
Presently, both Diaz and Barrymore have found contentment in their personal lives. Diaz has been happily married to Benji Madden since 2015, while Barrymore disclosed her relationship with someone special, which began through the Raya dating app.
Radcliffe’s commitment extends beyond his past crushes, as he seems to have found enduring love with Erin Darke. In interviews, he expressed admiration for their relationship, describing it as the kind he always aspired to have, where the partner becomes the best friend—a sentiment Harry Potter himself might endorse.
Ultimately, Radcliffe’s journey from a young fan with crushes to a devoted partner and father echoes a narrative that intertwines both magical adventures and heartfelt connections in the real world.