Why Daniel Radcliffe Is Not Married To Woman He Raises a Child With

Daniel Radcliffe and Erin Darke’s love story began on the set in 2012, and what started as on-screen chemistry quietly blossomed into a real-life romance. Over a decade later, the couple is still going strong — deeply private, endlessly supportive, and now proud parents.

Daniel became famous worldwide as a child for his role as Harry Potter. He grew up in front of the cameras. Perhaps that’s why, once he was older, he decided to lead a fairly quiet life and not tell the press too much about his relationship.

The actor managed to get away from the character of the “Boy Who Lived” and has starred in many cool projects. During the filming of one of them, in 2012, he met Erin Darke — an acquaintance that changed Radcliffe’s life.

Daniel and Erin played lovers in Kill Your Darlings. The chemistry between them went beyond the limits of the set. The actress stunned Radcliffe with her intelligence and sense of humor. He immediately knew there was something about her. Later in an interview, he even confessed that he didn’t have to act during the flirting scenes — all the communication between them was real.

The actor said that, someday, he and Erin will tell their children the story of how they met because, thanks to this project, they have a unique recording of them getting to know each other and flirting for the first time.

Since then, more than ten years have passed; they’re still together, living a quiet life in New York and enjoying each other’s company. The couple is pleased with the tabloids’ lack of interest in their relationship. Erin jokes that they’re just not interested in them, as they’ve mostly been photographed walking, going to a coffee shop, or waiting for a taxi.

In 2020, they had the chance to work on the same set again during the making of the TV series Miracle Workers: Dark Ages. They love filming together. Moreover, the experience was made even more magical and special by its resemblance to how they met. Still, they wouldn’t want to make it a regular thing.

Despite their long and serious relationship, the couple is still not thinking of getting married. Even though magazines have already claimed several times that they’ve done it. But the lovers just laugh it off — they’ve learned to ignore the gossip.

Although Erin once had to spend an entire week promising to her family that when she gets married, they will hear about it from her and not from the newspapers.

Even though the couple welcomed their first child, a son, in April 2023, the couple, cherishing their privacy, haven’t shared his name publicly.

The actor has described being a dad as both “terrifying” and “awesome,” calling his son “wonderful” and a privilege to spend time with. Later, he shared, “It’s great. It’s crazy and intense, but he’s wonderful and Erin is amazing — it’s a real privilege also to have this time with him.”

He’s talked about the “less screaming phase,” “little smiles and giggling,” and now his son babbling “charming nonsense”. Onstage at the 2024 Tony Awards, Radcliffe called Erin and their son the best thing that has ever happened to him, getting emotional in his speech.

The couple live mainly in New York City with a base in London, balancing family time with work. Even taking a little break from acting to be a present dad, Daniel has since made a quick return to work.

The family is frequently seen strolling through NYC — Dad sporting a sling, Mom in casual wear, baby with a bucket hat — just enjoying everyday life.

Daniel’s Broadway win and Erin’s off‑Broadway ventures continue, but they make conscious career choices to preserve time with their little one.

Daniel hopes the baby can enjoy non‑fame aspects of entertainment, like being behind the scenes on film sets.

Their sweet family story joins a growing list of heartwarming celeb parent-kid moments—like Rob Lowe and son Johnny showing off their gym gains together, or Brooke Shields choosing to pass her jewelry only to the daughter she trusts most. Parenthood in Hollywood is still full of surprises.