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Stephen Graham tributes his “soulmate” and wife, Hannah Walters in 2025 Emmys acceptance speech

From friends to husband and wife.

Stephen Graham has portrayed some obscure characters in his acting career, but his favourite role may just be husband to Hannah Walters. 

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The world went silent when Stephen delivered an emotional acceptance speech during the 2025 Emmy Awards

The British actor portrayed Eddie Miller in the Netflix series, Adolescence. It was because of his incredible performance that he won Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series – one of six awards the series took home. 

“This kind of thing doesn’t happen to a kid like me. I’m just a mixed race kid from a block of flats in a place called Kirkby,” he began. 

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“So for me, to be here today, in front of my peers and to be acknowledged by you is the utmost humbling thing I could ever imagine in my life and it shows you that any dream is possible.

“There’s too many people to thank but I am going to thank my friends and family. Without you, none of this is possible. Thank you for helping me with something that I can’t do on my own.

“I want to bring it to my dad for taking me to the video shop when I was a kid and kick-starting my education in film – Quarry Green video shop.

“My kids Grace and Alfie and my adorable wife, who I love with every ounce of my being – you are my rock, you are my world, you are my soulmate and you know and I know, without you, I would be dead.

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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 14: (L-R) Alfie Graham, Stephen Graham, winner of the Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series, Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, and Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie awards for “Adolescence,” Hannah Walters, winner of the Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series award for “Adolescence,” and Grace Graham attend the Governor’s Gala for the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on September 14, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

“So from the bottom of my heart I love you with everything I have. Namaste everyone, thanks very much,” he concluded. 

Continue reading to learn more about Stephen Graham’s family, including his children and wife, plus some details about where you’ve seen him before.

Who is Stephen Graham’s wife? 

When Stephen made the declaration that he would “be dead” without his soulmate and wife, Hannah Walters, fans became very curious about their relationship. 

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Well, Hannah isn’t a stranger to the entertainment industry given she is an actress, producer and director. 

Hannah, 51, began acting back in 2006. First appearing as Trudy in This is England alongside her now-husband. 

She has also featured in Boiling Point, Tim, A Thousand Blows and in Adolescence. 

LONDON, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 09: Stephen Graham and Hannah Walters attend the 2024 BFI London Film Festival Opening Night World Premiere of the Apple Original film “Blitz” at The Royal Festival Hall on October 9, 2024 in London, England. “Blitz” premieres in select cinemas on November 1 and streams globally on Apple TV+ from 22 November, 2024. (Photo by Max Cisotti/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Apple TV+)
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How did Stephen Graham and Hannah Walter’s meet? 

The lovebirds met while training to become actors. They were friends for years, until Stephen confessed his love for Hannah as she was planning to move to Spain. 

“We were bezzie mates. Which is the best way, isn’t it? After a while we just thought: this is daft… We like each other, we should get together,” Stephen told Leicestershire Live in 2018.

When Graham finally dropped down onto one knee, Hannah claimed she was waiting five years for him to ask. 

Hannah and Graham got married on June 6, 2008. 

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LONDON, ENGLAND – MAY 08: Hannah Walters (2nd L) and Stephen Graham (R) with family during the Virgin Media British Academy Television Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on May 08, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Karwai Tang/WireImage)

Who are Stephen Graham’s children?

Stephen and Hannah have two children together. Their eldest is daughter Grace, born in 2005 and youngest son Aflie, born in 2007. 

While the children have social media of their own, Stephen has previously admitted to Hello! That he tries to keep his children “offline.” 

However, both children supported their father during the 77th Emmys and the family has appeared on Gogglebox UK

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