Benedict Cumberbatch admitted that the family is above the career

Until recently, the famous actor Benedict Cumberbatch was accused of dishonesty towards his fans. In 2015, he knitted himself in marriage with theater director Sophie Hunter. The couple's romance developed rapidly, and a year ago the 40-year-old actor became a father. Now, according to Benedict, it is difficult for him, as he has to protect his loved ones from constant attention from the paparazzi and the fans.

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My family is not a PR move!

Before marriage, he calmly reacted to the intrusion into his personal life and inappropriate comments on social networks about appearance and work, but now this obsession has crossed borders.

In an interview with Vanity Fair, he categorically expressed this:

Some believe that my wife and son are a successful PR move. The realization that I and my personal life can only belong to me, causes bewilderment, obsession and aggression from others. I think it's crazy to be part of the Internet and forget about yourself.

Benedict Cumberbatch supported Tom Hiddleston and shielded from uncomfortable questions about the personal life of the actor

In September, Benedict Cumberbatch acted as a journalist in the tabloid Interview. During a conversation with actor Tom Hiddleston, he flatly refused to touch on the topic of his relationship with Taylor Swift. The act was not understood by the editorial board, but was supported by the stars, who were tired of open discussions of their personal experiences.