Stephen Fry Discusses Marriage, Addiction, and Mental Health on ITV

Sir Stephen Fry opened up about his marriage, past struggles with addiction and mental health, and a range of personal topics during a candid interview on ITV's "The Assembly," which aired on Wednesday evening. The 68-year-old actor, writer and broadcaster faced unfiltered questions from a panel of autistic, neurodivergent and learning disabled interviewers, highlighting the show's innovative format that encourages open dialogue on previously taboo subjects.

Fry addressed criticism of his 30-year age gap with husband Elliott Spencer, whom he married in 2015 after meeting at a house party in 2012. When asked what he says to those who object to such relationships, Fry replied, "I feel a bit sorry for them. I don't see why they should have such an opinion about things." He emphasized that "the only thing that should matter in a relationship is love and if you feel it," provided it is mutual and not exploitative. Fry rejected notions of a power imbalance, stating, "In our relationship, Elliot has all the power, really. He makes a lot of the decisions about things because I trust him to." Spencer, 38, echoed this sentiment in 2015, saying Fry is "the love of my life, the light of my...