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Stephen Graham: Awards Season Love Letter
5 Jan
Summary
- Hannah Walters saved Stephen Graham's life after a suicide attempt.
- Hannah Walters sacrificed her acting career for their family.
- Graham dedicates awards season speeches to his wife, Hannah.

Actor Stephen Graham has turned the recent awards season into a heartfelt "love letter" to his wife, Hannah Walters. Graham has openly credited Walters with saving his life during a severe mental health crisis in his early twenties, stating he would be dead without her support. This profound gratitude is a recurring theme in his acceptance speeches, highlighting their deep and enduring connection.
Their relationship began in the 1990s at drama school, evolving from friendship to a lifelong partnership. Walters played a significant role in Graham's career by making the difficult decision to step back from her own acting aspirations to support their family, enabling Graham to pursue his opportunities more fully. She has also been instrumental in his professional endeavors, including reading his scripts due to his dyslexia and co-founding their production company, Matriarch Productions.




