Twiggy's husband, Leigh Lawson, has shared the secrets behind their 42-year marriage, attributing its success to meeting later in life and both having been married before. The 83-year-old actor and the 75-year-old supermodel tied the knot in 1988, and Lawson believes their maturity at the time of meeting was crucial.
In an interview with the Daily Mail, Lawson said: 'I think luck plays a big part. I wonder if we would have lasted as long if we'd met when we were younger. I was in my 40s when we met so I must have done something right to get a second chance.' He added that being older brings more respect and a willingness to compromise.
Lawson also emphasised the importance of friendship and laughter in their relationship. 'I found my wife really attractive and very desirable when I met her... But when I first met her, I just thought what a really nice lady. And I still feel that way,' he said. 'I do truly see now, after 40 years of marriage, how important it was that you get on as friends.'
The couple's refusal to retire has also contributed to their happiness. Lawson noted: 'I think it's quite important to keep busy... We enjoy each other's company and work on projects together.' He cited the success of the musical 'Close-Up', based on Twiggy's life, as an example. 'I can't see her retiring. She's a ball of energy,' he added, noting that Twiggy recently appeared on the covers of Vogue Portugal and Vogue Greece.
Reflecting on their long marriage, Lawson said: 'The last 42 years of marriage have gone so quickly. When you're happy, time goes quickly.'
