Julie Walters turns down films to be with husband

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Press Trust of India London
Last Updated : Mar 15 2016 | 8:13 AM IST
Actress Julie Walters says she turns down movie roles in order to spend more time at home with her husband of 19 years, Grant Roffey.
The 66-year-old actress has been married to Roffey for 19 years and admitted a role has to be quite special to take her away from her beloved spouse, reported Femalefirst.
"Scripts come my way but it has to be something I really want because mostly I prefer being at home. It's the place where I feel most content and happiest."
Walters also revealed it was love at first sight when she met Roffey, with whom she has a daughter Maisie.
"I thought, if it doesn't work out with this man, how could it work with anyone? I have a lot to thank him for.
"I know there were tears in his eyes when I won my lifetime BAFTA award in 2014 because he's a big softie. His support over the years has been everything to me. One great thing about this stage of marriage is you have a lot more freedom and you can carry on getting to know each other. It's actually really joyful.
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First Published: Mar 15 2016 | 8:13 AM IST

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