#hiddlesbirthdayweek

[ijustloveloki]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOM!

(it is already 9 february where I live!) Happy birthday to my constant inspiration and role model! Thankyou for teaching me kindness, politeness and self control! 💚

[enchantedbyhiddles]

Never, ever, let anyone tell you what you can and can’t do. Prove the cynics wrong. Pity them for they have no imagination. The sky’s the limit. Your sky. Your limit.

[asakoizumiya]

hiddles birthday week 2021: day two ~ favourite character

it’s so difficult to choose solely one , but truth be told if it hadn’t been for loki idk if i’d ever fallen in love with tom . so it’s pretty self-explanatory that my favourite character is loki. i remember watching thor (2011) at the cinema and being completely starstruck by loki/tom . my “friends” said i was weird for liking a villian ugh . he’s so cute and tom is wonderful <3

[thehumming6ird]

Hiddles Birthday Week 2020 Day One

Favourite Quote/Interview: Betrayal Broadway interview with Josh Horowitz, August 2019

I wrote at the time:

‘If anyone out there needed any more evidence of what an eloquent, humble, fiercely intelligent and self-effacing human being looked like, they’d need only to watch Josh Horowitz’s latest interview with Tom Hiddleston. A huge part of that is down to the natural rapport between the two men, built up over nine years. But it’s also the questions Josh asked. And specifically the way they were worded. As such, It’s definitely become an instant favourite and I cannot recommend it enough.’ 

I still stand by those words. We got all of the usual charm and eloquence we’ve come to expect of this man. But more than that, we also got an abundance of sass, some brilliant insights into Tom’s work ethic and motivations, moments of candid self-reflection, and (of course) intelligence and humility in abundance. It really is a great interview.

[In fact, I loved the interview SO much that I made erm… one or two edits 😉. You can find them in this masterpost. And of course, If you want to watch it again, you can do so here].

[hiddlesbirthdayweek]

Hello fellow Hiddlestoners!

It’s that time of year again where we all come together to celebrate Tom Hiddleston’s birthday. This year we are going to be hosting Hiddlesweek again and we would love it if you could join us! 

We’ve changed things up a little this year, and hopefully it will make things a bit fresher, as well as making it more accessible for everyone who wants to join in but doesn’t normally create content on Tumblr.

So, without further ado, here are the updated prompts we’ve selected for #Hiddlesbirthdayweek2020.

Day One: Monday (3rd February)

Favourite Quote/Interview   (tagged as “TH20: Quote”)

*          There are lots of interviews that leave lasting impressions. Did one include a particular quote that inspired you personally, or that made you laugh out loud. Or did you find the entire interview engaging or inspiring? Maybe it was a funny interview, or one where Tom was extra sassy with his responses. Perhaps he answered a question that you’d been wondering about for a while? It could be Tom’s views on a particular food, or his insight on a character. This day is open for long interviews like Popcorn Taxi, published interviews, or even little ones like one of the many junket videos. You might even have a favourite quote from one of Tom’s characters. This is your opportunity to share it with everyone.

Day Two: Tuesday (4th February)

Favourite Role  (tagged as “TH20: role”)

*        Pretty self-explanatory! What’s your favourite role? Any of Tom’s roles apply to this prompt. Theatre, film, television, or even radio if you would like to make an audio post. Is it Jonathan Pine, Loki, or Robert from Betrayal. Tell us which role holds your heart.

Day Three: Wednesday (5th February)

What Do You Admire Most About Tom?  (tagged as “TH20: trait”)

*        Is it his work ethic? Do you find his advocacy of UNICEF and other charities inspiring? Maybe you admire his friendly and compassionate nature. Whatever it is, this is where you get to talk about it.

Day Four: Thursday (6th February)

Favourite Costume  (tagged as “TH20: costume”)

*        We all know how much Tom loves his day-to-day uniform, so this year let’s talk about the costumes he’s worn instead. Maybe you go weak at the knees for one of Loki’s leather ensembles, or Jonathan Pine’s suits (or even his casual t-shirt and jogging pants!) Perhaps you prefer Tom dressed for action in one of his period roles: the blue velvet sported by Hal; the top hat and tailcoat of Thomas Sharpe; the traditional Shakespearean breeches and boots of Cassio; or even the 1970′s wide lapels of Robert Laing. Whatever look you love the most, tell us about it here.

Day Five: Friday (7th February)

Favourite Platonic Friendship or On-Screen Partnership   (tagged as “TH20: friendship”)

*        Do you enjoy the professional banter and insightful interviews between Josh Horowitz or Jenelle Riley. Or does Tom’s off-screen friendship with a cast member or colleague always make you smile? It could be Tom and Charlie Cox bonding over their failed auditions when they were younger, or his longstanding friendships with Eddie Redmayne and Benedict Cumberbatch. Maybe you love it whenever one of Tom’s character’s shares the screen with another character. This is your chance to share . 

Day Six: Saturday (8th February)

How did YOU become a Hiddlestoner?  (tagged as “TH20: Hiddlestoner”)

*        Perhaps one of Tom’s role’s particularly moved you, and you Googled his name. Maybe it was through one of his interviews. Or did you just get sucked down the Hiddles Rabbit Hole while browsing Tumblr?! However you discovered Tom, tell us about your personal experience of becoming a Hiddlestoner. This isn’t about proving how much of a fan you are or who has been a fan the longest. This is about YOU. You might have been a fan for 10 years, 10 months, or 10 days. There’s no judgement. Share as much or as little as you’re comfortable with.

Day Seven: Sunday (9th February)

Happy 39th Birthday! (tagged as “TH: bday”)

*        Today is Tom’s birthday!! That means it’s time to celebrate! Make whatever you want to wish him an excellent year! On this day we will also be reblogging miscellaneous posts that are not tagged as “hiddlesbirthdayweek2020” but are in celebration of his birthday.

So, now that you’ve read the prompts, it’s time to create your own posts and join in! These can be in the form of text posts, audio, gifs, edits, fanart or even poetry. Remember you can always be part of the fun simply by liking posts, reblogging, and spreading the word about the event. You don’t have to post something each day either. The perfect gift is, of course, a little donation to UNICEF via Hiddlestoners Have Hearts.

Finally, we do have a few guidelines:

Please tag your posts with the tag corresponding to each day’s prompt plus #HiddlesBirthdayWeek2020 (It will help us find it!)

Please, no explicit/NSFW or disrespectful or disparaging content. No paparazzi images. And please be careful when sourcing copyrighted images, given the Tumblr policy towards these. We want to celebrate our love of Tom and his work. We don’t want anyone to get their blogs deleted! <3

Please do not repost other people’s work. If you didn’t make the art, gif, or edit yourself, don’t right-click and post it as your own. (Using the insert gif option is fine as that will link back to the original creators post).

We hope you enjoy this years celebrations!

To learn more about the original Hiddlesweek and why we want to continue celebrating it, take a look here.

[laeviss-loki]

Hiddles Birthday Week day 2: Favourite Role

I’m so lateeee

Although Loki is still the king of my heart, this year I’ll go with the gloomy, tormented Thomas Sharpe.

His melancholic beauty grips my heart, and I always loved gothic stories so much! 

How could I resist this look???

Let’s not forget this

Thank you Guillermo.

[the-right-stuff-08]

Saturday (February 8) Day Six

How did YOU become a Hiddlestoner?

My introduction to Tom was through the first Thor movie. I had actually for a brief moment mistaken him for French actor Gaspard Ulliel. It was back when the first Thor posters came out. I don't know why, but I thought they favored a bit. I kind of thought through the eyes they had similar features and their smiles were alike (especially Gaspard's Hannibal Lecter look I saw the resemblance).

I didn't have a name to Tom's face, so that's what I had come up with. I quickly learned who it actually was, but I still unfortunately had never heard of Tom Hiddleston the actor. Once I saw the movie, I thought that he was great in the role of Loki.

In July of 2011, when I saw the first Avengers trailer I spotted Loki. I thought, "Hmm, is that Loki? He looks really...different.." The "different" I was noticing was definitely something starting to happen.

In early 2012, I saw War Horse. I immediately recognized him as "Loki" from Thor. While I thought he was handsome and amazing in the role of Captain Nicholls, that is where it ended.

By May of 2012, I had been heavily anticipating The Avengers. Once Loki came onto the screen, I was hooked on him.

In the days following, I had to find all I could about Tom. Everything from his interviews to all of his other work. Loki'd was one of the first videos I found of him.

I loved how he could be both gorgeous and hilarious at the same time. After watching more videos and interviews of him, I Ioved his personality. How he presented himself as such a gracious, humble, intelligent, and truly remarkable person. And that is when I became a Hiddlestoner.

Almost eight years later and here I am!

[just-the-hiddles]

Day Seven: Saturday (Feb 9th) - Happy 38th Birthday!  Tom x Reader | Best Day Ever

So today is Tom’s birthday and well HAPPY BIRTHDAY!  In honor of the Hiddles birthday, I wrote a quick little fluff piece of Tom x Reader fic.  It is about Tom and the reader celebrate Tom’s birthday among other things. May 38 be the best yet!

Word Count:  1753

Warnings:  maybe a curse word, vomiting

It was early in the morning when Tom slipped out of the bed and left for his morning run. He always left like clockwork; you were counting on it. Once you heard the door shut and you waited a few seconds before leaping out of bed. You were on a tight time table. 

You threw on a pair of yoga pants and long sleeve shirt before heading towards the door. You gave Bobby a quick scratch behind the ears before hustling out the door.

The London air in February was brisk, almost cold and you regretted not grabbing your coat before leaving. You only had a few blocks to go before you reached your destination, a boutique clothing store. You had already purchased Tom a birthday present but you had seen something in the store that was perfect when the two of you were window-shopping the other day. You had asked the store to put it aside and told them you would be there first thing in the morning. 

“Good morning,” the cashier said cheerfully as you walked through the door, “Are you, Y/N?” 

“Yes. I placed an item on hold.”

“Of course! I have it right here. Looks like your husband is going to be a lucky man.”

“Oh, he is not my husband, just my boyfriend,” you muttered as you hoped the questions stopped.

You and Tom had been an item for many years but neither of you had ever decided to push the step of marriage. Why fix it when it is not broken? The paparazzi had been ruthless at the beginning but because the two of you spent most of your nights at home, they quickly gave up.

“Well, either way, he is lucky,” the cashier continued as she delicately wrapped the clothing in tissue paper and placing it in the bag, “Enjoy!”

You grabbed the bag and shuffled out the store. You checked your phone. Shit! Tom would be back soon and you could feel your stomach grumbling. You should have eaten something before leaving. You broke out in a run which was a mistake and it only jostled your already upset stomach. By the time you made it to the front door, you were breathing through your nose just to keep from vomiting.

Bursting through the front door, you hurtled yourself to the downstairs bathroom. Running to the toilet, you unleashed the contents from your stomach. Not feeling any relief, you continued to dry heave until you heard the front door open. Panicked, you grabbed the bag and shoved it into the cabinet under the sink.

“Darling?” you could hear Tom asking for you as he came in.

“In here,” you strangled out, not even getting up as you were still retching.

Tom opened the door and his eyes widened at the sight of you hunched over the toilet. 

“Sweetheart, what is wrong?”

Tom rushed to your side and rubbed your back. You raised your head and smiled weakly.

“I think I got food poisoning from the takeaway last night.”

“Oh sweetie, if you want we can cancel the reservations tonight.”

“No!” you yelled just a little too loud, “It is your birthday meal. You have been looking forward to Hawksmoor for months.”

“Sweetheart, you are more important than any meal. Even a birthday meal.”

Tom had wetted a towel and placed it on the back of your neck. The cool wetness was soothing and you felt the waves of nausea subsiding.

“I will be fine. I just need to take it easy today.”

Tom looked at you skeptically but relented nevertheless.

“Alright darling, but you just say the word and I am calling to cancel.”

You slowly got yourself up from your knees and Tom took your elbow to help you up the rest of the way. He helped you to the couch, muttering the whole way. 

“Tom, really…I am fine. I just need to rest and probably drink some sparkling water.”

Tom shuffled to the kitchen to get you a cool drink and he returned within moments with a glass of sparkling water. You took a few sips and smiled at your loving boyfriend. You were starting to feel better and attempted to get up. Tom gently pushed back onto the couch.

“Please rest.”

You huffed down and pouted, “Fine. But we get to watch all the movies I want to watch.”

Tom pushed his glasses up.

“Even The Night Manager?” He looked hopeful.

You smirked back. “We are starting with that one.”

Tom hung his head and sighed. 

“Fine but it is my birthday after all.”

“Yes and I want to celebrate by watching my man in all of his glory.”

You placed emphasis on the words “all” and “glory”. The two of you spent the rest of the day curled up on the couch watching some of Tom’s greatest hits. You did not make him watch all of The Night Manager but you did make him sit through all of Crimson Peak and all three Thor movies. Before you knew it, Tom was getting up to get ready, he held out his hand to help you up.

The two of you got changed, dressing smartly before heading out to the restaurant. The rest of the evening was relatively uneventful. The steaks were impeccably cooked and no one bothered the two of you all night. The staff even brought out a dessert and sang “Happy Birthday”. Tom loved his new Jon Smedley sweater. This one in gray. He leaned across the table and placed a soft kiss on your lips.

“Darling, it’s perfect but you know I will never get ridf of my blue one.”

You smile. “I know, sweetie, but at least we can add another one into the rotation, Give old Blue a rest every so often.”

Tom laughed heartily. 

“Fair enough.”

Tom paid the check and the two of you grabbed your coat to enter the chilly London evening. Tom pulled you close and rubbed your arm to warm you up.

“Feeling better?”

“Yes. The meal was divine.”

The two of you enjoyed the quiet ride back home, talking about the past year and past birthday celebrations. The closer you got home, the more and more anxious you got. You did not know how Tom would react to his other gift.

Tom opened the door and clicked on the lights before Bobby came bounding towards them. He leaped onto Tom’s legs begging for treats. Tom went to the kitchen to where the jar of treats were kept. You hear Tom rustle around.

“Darling would care for some wine?” Tom emerged holding a bottle.

“No thanks. I’ll just have some water. I’ll be right back.”

You left to retrieve the bag with Tom’s present. You came back with it behind your back just as Tom was pouring his glass. He held up an empty glass. 

“Last call?”

“I really shouldn’t.”

“Suit yourself.”

Tom went over to couch and flopped down. He sipped at his wine and gestured for you to join him. You walked in trying to no avail to hide your bag. Tom was too eagle-eyed.

“What is that behind your back, darling?” Tom craned to try to look behind you.

“Just another present…” you muttered.

Tom put down his glass and waves you towards him.

“Bring it here.”

You sat down beside him and handed him the bag.

“It is nothing special. I just saw it in the store the other day and I thought you might want it.”

Sheepishly, you watched as Tom pulled the tissue paper out of the bag.

“I am sure whatever it is, it will be perfect.”

“I hope so, I am hoping you might grow into it,” you said with a smile. 

Tom pulled it a tiny garment. He looked confused.

“I’m not sure how I grow into this.” 

Tom was turning it over until it unfolded and he saw the writing on the front of the onesie which said “ I really really really love my daddy.”

Tom looked between you and the onesie in his hands. You could see the tears welling in his eyes. You couldn’t tell if he was upset or happy.

“Is this some sort of joke?” he asked in a stern tone.

“No it is not a joke. I took a test a couple days ago, it was positive. I have an appointment in two weeks to confirm. I know it wasn’t planned but here we are. I hope you are happy because I can’t wait to be a mom and for you to be a dad.”

Tom silently got up from the couch and headed upstairs. You sat on the couch confused and rooted to your spot. You didn’t know what to do, run after him or leave. You decide to stay put. Tom reappeared in moments. He was fumbling with something in his hands. 

“Darling, I was going to wait to give this to you next week, but since it is a day of surprises and milestones I figured I would add my own.”

Tom slid down onto one knee and before you could comprehend what was happening, Tom produced a beautiful diamond solitaire ring from his pocket.

“Darling, these past several years havebeen some of the best of my life. You have made me so happy. I can’t imagine my life without you. And I want to be there as your husband for the birth of our child. Please do my the honor of being my wife.”

You started crying and sobbing.

“YES! Of course I will marry you. You had a ring?! What the hell Hiddleston.”

Tom raised onto his feet, pulling you up as well. He kissed you deeply as he slipped the ring on your finger. It was a perfect fit.

“It wasn’t food poisoning, was it?”

“No, it was morning sickness.”

“And the no wine?”

“Yes.”

“You trickster.”

You smirked. “I learned from the master.”

The rest of the night was talking of plans and appointments. You had already made sure that Tom was available for your appointment. The two of you decided to tell family tomorrow and savoring this moment between the two of you.

As you both laid in bed, you were running your fingers through Tom’s long ginger locks. You could see him starting to doze off. The wine had taken effect.

“Best birthday ever, honey?” you asked in a soft voice in case he was asleep.

Tom’s eyes remained closed but you could see a smile curling around the edges of his mouth.

“Best day ever, honey. Now sleep while we can.”

You kissed his lips and turned over to settle in. You felt Tom’s arm snake over your torso, his hand landed protectively on your stomach. Definitely the best day ever. So far. With more to come.