Dan Stevens

First graced this Earth: 10 October 1982 "All my early school reports from the age of 5 were 'Daniel must learn not to distract others.' And now, that's what I do for a living." [RP] Unless stated otherwise, none of the gifs or photos used on this blog are mine (at the time of posting, content creators rules allow their media to be used). All credit goes to the respectable owners/creators. If something needs to be credited specifically or taken down, please message me politely and I will do so.

[anne-hathway]

Anne: I went wild and i am still recovering. it was fun, it was great and I have no regrets. Now tell me, when I am going to enjoy of your presence? it's been a while and we keep promising we will see each other soon but it hasn't happened and i am not getting any younger...when are you free? are the kids with you this week?

[famestevens]

Dan: Good, that's what I like to hear! I'm so sorry, I was fully planning on coming these past couple of weeks, but things suddenly got unexpectedly busy. I promise I haven't forgotten about you, though! Tell me where and when you want me and I'll do everything to make it.

[trecoolfmss]

Have you really? What else have you done? You've done a few horrors haven't you as well, I've seen them. You've done Dracula? Which one? I've probably seen nearly every adaptation of Dracula, all the classics I'm obsessed with, and I don't use that word often or lightly. We wrote an episode of Inside No. 9 about vampires and I think Steve knew from the minute we had the idea that he'd have to pry the part of the vampire out of my petulant grip. I'm really sensitive to smells, I can't cope with the smell of it so I don't eat it.

[famestevens]

I've been in a lot of horror stuff, it's the most fun genre to do, in my opinion. I did a Dracula TV film where I played Arthur Holmwood. It was a lot of fun! I also played the son of Van Helsing in the movie Vamps a few years later. Safe to say I love a vampire story in particular. There's just so much you can do with them. Mhm, exactly what a vampire would say...

[comiced]

Dan Stevens (2024)

Photos by Chelsea Lauren and Nick Morgulis

[ellafamerp]

I am a sucker for romance. Each romance novel makes me emotional and pulls me in. Could be because I am very single and in need of getting out more, but the romance novels fulfill the need I have most of the time. Ooo, action? I haven't read a book with some action in a long time. Now, the ones where I am wanting to read but need to go to sleep? I love those kinds of books.

[famestevens]

Well, I've spent half my life in the same relationship, so perhaps that's why I haven't been so drawn to romance. Now I'm single, perhaps I ought to give them another chance - any recommendations for something really romantic and fulfilling? Anything Bond or LeCarre draws me in like there's no tomorrow, I practically inhale those books.

[famesudeikis]

No, that is very true, you have to give all the love and support back even in the challenging times for them, even in what feels unreachable times. Marriage really opens you up to that. Both of us have met each other in the messy and complicated times, too. Not that we have ever really fought but we have both had our stressors in a year in. Ha I am sure he is lovelier than you on that front!

So easy to be discouraged or walk away from it all, but I applaud when someone doesn't give up on the right thing.

Also, why am I glad - one, I have so many hobbies, and two, I have the farm shop. As much as I love the kiddos, I'm not just a mom when I'm home too. I am a legit farmer and farmer's wife. I will miss her, but my logical brain also knows it's good for her socialization.'

Jason showed me that. He's so loving to his kids, he's never yelled at them, but he knows and shows them healthy boundaries, and between the two of us, we have the same common house rules of respect and kindness.

Are you planning to make yourself the foe of a kitten there bud? Wow.

[famestevens]

It's like the saying goes - if you haven't got anything nice to say, don't say anything at all. On a basic level, that just means don't be an asshole just because you aren't getting along with somebody. You gain absolutely nothing from being mean, and gain everything from being nice or simply... not being. Although the latter isn't as great an idea in a marriage, you should still say the not so great things if it becomes a genuine problem. Breakdown of communication is the enemy of all. I know it's tough competition, but he really is!

A healthy dose of stubbornness is great for that.

How's the farm shop going, by the way? I'm guessing you haven't had much chance to be there since the opening. The kids keep asking when we're next visiting, I think they may have enjoyed themselves a tiny bit. Socialisation is such an underrated part of school, folks who say they don't like schools seem to forget that aspect. School has its issues, sure, but it's still very important for a child's growth.

That's great to hear! Honestly, the most important thing about co-parenting is agreeing on how you should parent. If both parents aren't in agreement, it's not exactly great for the kids. So good thing you came along with similar ideals. I bet Otis and Daisy love you being their step-mum.

As long as the scratches are playful, why the hell not.

[itskitconnor]

as anyone, pretty much looking forward to christmas and all. not fully ready with like a tree up and playing christmas music yet as i'm basically on my own little break and watching my boyfriend do his play a bit longer until the 22nd — which i recommend seeing, by the way. just with all the halloween to christmas madness, i started thinking about how it really goes one to the other. i know some have their thanksgiving type celebrations and all. so are you a quick one to the other like stores or do you have a break between the two ? ( @hfrpstarters )

[famestevens]

What play is your boyfriend in and where? Go all out for Halloween, do something small for Thanksgiving since we live in the US, but aren't American, then go all out for Christmas. Keep it simple. Embrace the theme whilst you can, I say.

[trecoolfmss]

Did you have much interest in vampires before you did Abigail or was that something that came with the script? I ask as someone with a very keen interest on the subject, not because I am one, no matter what my aversion to direct sunlight and lack of reflection might tell you. | @famestevens

[famestevens]

I've been fascinated in vampires for as long as I can remember! I've actually done a few vampire-themed things now, one of them being a television adaptation of Dracula nearly 20 years ago now. I'm a sucker for it, you could say. Hmm... that definitely sounds like something a vampire would say. Do you enjoy garlic bread?

[anne-hathway]

Anne: Fridays works for me! it's actually perfect because my kids are spending the weekend with their dad. I don't deserve you! you didn't have to bother and send anything but god! i love gifts!!! thank youuu!!! why am I so excited? i am 43 not 13!! but it feels good!! we look good at our 43! now guide me and show me the right way to follow at 43!

[famestevens]

Dan: Even better, kid-free weekend to go wild! People think 43 is old, but we will show them that we're still the life and soul of the party! I can tell you're a little excited, but that's great! Hope you liked the gifts!! My presence is your next gift, so brace yourself!

[anne-hathway]

Anne: When can you be here? I need your presence as soon as possible to enjoy a special celebration of my 43th celebration. I am older and wiser but I still want to keep celebrating...so come hereee!

[famestevens]

Dan: By Friday, if that works for you! I sent a couple of gifts on ahead for you, but if you didn't get them yet - happy birthday! Welcome to the 43 club. We have t-shirts.

[hclleb]

Aw, that’s such a sweet tradition! I love that you let them be your little glam team, you’re definitely winning major dad points for that. Thank you so much! Honestly, I’m still floating on cloud nine. Being married to the love of my life feels absolutely surreal. We’re in full honeymoon bliss, and I’m just… over the moon. How’s everything with you?

[famestevens]

Yeah, I love it, and I always get compliments on them, too, so I'd be crazy to pass up any opportunity for people to give me positive attention. Being married is a really wonderful thing! I'm so happy with you guys. Where have you been on your honeymoon? Anywhere nice? Everything is great! Getting to spend a lot of the time with the kids, after being rather busy with filming. So making the most of the holidays before work beckons.

[famesudeikis]

You talking to a gentle heart who gets wounded for others easily. So definitely will be pissed. I think I also understand people not wanting that to be their byline of life, 'like oh and by the way I'm adopted', especially as you say you have a damn good relationship with your adoptive parents. Yeah, she is, she learned a whole culture here, and it wasn't easy, but she loves our family so much, and we love her. Think adoption was an idea on the table, especially with N, where we weren't sure if we could have kids..but your parents are lovely and they raised a lovely person.

Yeah I do remember learning about them. Same timetable as I learned about the Dupont poisonings. Crazy but it's always beautiful when someone stands up for others' or their own rights.

I was going to say that just makes the choice harder. And who knows, there is so much more to happen and consider before that becomes an aspect of our daily lives. I know I will miss her when she goes, she's my constant companion on everything right now.

Right? Like I don't want to yell, I don't want them feeling like they are on eggshells around me because of the greater impact. Try to look at my own moods and fears and try best not to transfer onto them. Anxious attachment and avoidant attachment are taught by the parents.

Please I am as harmful as a kitten really.

[famestevens]

Reminds me of a video Tom Hiddleston did forever ago that's always stuck in my head, because he's a charming fucker - he talks about what compassion means. It translates to suffering with. You cannot be compassionate without getting into the trenches alongside everybody else, feeling everything they do. It's not easy, but it expands your life endlessly and makes you feel love and companionship on another level. Yeah, it's not something I hide from anybody, but it's also a fairly insignificant thing, like they're just my parents, they raised me, and that's all that matters to me. You should meet my brother, he's even lovelier than me!

And there's the case with Erin Brockovich, too. What a badass, but also so unfortunate that she had to become a badass to make shit happen. Thank god we have people like her to thank for making the world a better and safer place.

The first week they're at school is always the worst. You suddenly have all this time to kill, hoping that they're having a good time and nobody is picking on them. But you will get through it, I promise you. And by the time they're in high school, you'll be a pro at keeping yourself occupied whilst they're out.

There are the extremes of parenting - those that yell at their kid all the time, and those that never even tell them off and let them do whatever they want. Neither are effective. You have to have boundaries, but it doesn't mean you have to act like a total bastard every time they stray from them. You can tell them not to do something and still hug them for comfort when they get upset.

So after an hour with you, I'd walk away with scratches all over me? Elizabeth...

[alyvas]

i have been doing a lot of travel lately and it's been an extraordinary experience. i have been so consumed by work for so many years and now that i've had time to sit back and relax i have realized i have fallen in love with traveling. someone try and talk me out of hanging up my acting shoes and becoming a full time traveler, because it's looking rather tempting right now. has anyone else done any fun traveling this year? i may or may not be looking for my next destination. @hfrpstarters

[famestevens]

I did enjoy spending some time in Australia with a certain actress called Alycia Debnam-Carey shooting a movie. Most of my travelling this year has been for work or some social event. Not a whole lot of travelling just for me. Perhaps I need to take my kids on a vacation somewhere nice soon. Any suggestions?

[anne-hathway]

Anne: Hey, handsome! I'm alive, I'm in NYC and I miss you! Where are you?!

[famestevens]

Dan: I was just in KC at the weekend, now I'm back in LA. But I can be in NYC if you miss me that much!!

[famestevens]

Inside the card:

Dear Anne, @anne-hathway Happy birthday! Hope you have a lovely day. Got you a couple of things. Hope you don't mind. With love, Dan x

[sudcikis]

Liz has been a wonderful cheerleader for Thundergong, I have to say. We're gonna get her on the team officially next year. I hope you had a blast, bud! KC is the best, don't listen to what my wife tells you about North Carolina, Kansas barbeque is the greatest. I'll take you on a BBQ crawl of all my favorite joints. Bring your appetite.

[famestevens]

I feel like she's a wonderful cheerleader for anything she puts her mind to - you're lucky you haven't lost her to the Chiefs. It was a great time! I can see why folks are always going on about it. Thanks for showing me all the best spots, mate, I'll be craving that food for a long time. Now I need Liz to take me around NC to try their food, and I'll give my final judgment afterwards. She's going to have quite the challenge on her hands.

[ellafamerp]

Same here- I can't seem to stop buying books. Especially romance books. Once I hear a plot that I like, I go on a hunt for the book. Did you like the other two Housemaid books in the series? I'm actually just finishing up the first one and WOW. Took me by surprise! I can see why it's so popular.

[famestevens]

I'm not big on outright romance books. Romantic subplot? All day every day. But I like a bit of action going on, too, in whatever capacity that might be. Absolutely loved them! Had me on the edge of my seat. The sort of books that you reach the end of a chapter and just want to read one more, and suddenly it's 3am.

[famestevens]

text @ annie

Dan: Where in the world are you right now?? @anne-hathway