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You Can Stop Wondering. This Is The Type Of Husband Idris Elba Is

Just when you thought he couldn't get any better, everyone's #MCM might be the perfect husband.
You Can Stop Wondering. This Is The Type Of Husband Idris Elba Is
LONDON, ENGLAND – NOVEMBER 18: Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre attend The 64th Evening Standard Theatre Awards at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, on November 18, 2018 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)
By Danielle Young · Updated December 6, 2020

When Idris Elba announced his marriage, much of the world cried out in agony. If we’re being honest, when it was revealed that Elba was dating, his now-wife, Sabrina Dhowre, many of us began the mourning process.

ESSENCE was invited to London to interview Idris Elba, amongst other stars of “Hobbs & Shaw.” We asked him how he plays the villain role with so much heart, if Hollywood is now giving us representation and more.

But perhaps the most important question asked of Elba was about his marriage. We wanted to know what type of husband he is and if his wife taught him anything. Elba said, “I think I learned that I do have patience. It’s really key in marriage.”

You Can Stop Wondering. This Is The Type Of Husband Idris Elba Is
HOLLYWOOD, CA – JULY 13: Idris Elba and wife Sabrina Dhowre Elba arrive at the Premiere Of Universal Pictures’ “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” at Dolby Theatre on July 13, 2019 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

Elba even clued the fellas in, urging them to follow one little piece of advise to be an all-star husband. Check out the video above to learn his secret.

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