Sam Taylor-Johnson defended the 23-year age gap between her and husband Aaron Taylor-Johnson.

They were engaged by the time of the movie’s premiere and welcomed two daughters shortly after.

She replied, “If I had been cynical for a second, it wouldnt have worked.

Closeup of Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson

If I had questioned anything, it would never have worked.

Ive gone feet first into everything in my life.

Its definitely a Fuck it, lets go with it approach.

Closeup of Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson

And Im a great believer that the heart overrides everything.

Love conquers all.”

I mean, its coming up now because youre asking.

Sam Taylor-Johnson on the red carpet

And it comes up on the outside perspective of people who dont know us."

Because its just there, but it doesntmeananything.

It is just people upset with their own sadness; with misgivings about their own life.

Closeup of Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson on the red carpet

As for whether her children are impacted, she continued, “Not really.

Or, if so, I dont think they care.

They see two loving, happy parents, so it doesnt really register.

Closeup of Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson

They just think people are a bit mean, or mad.”

you could read the full interviewhere.

Closeup of Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson

Closeup of Sam and Aaron Taylor-Johnson on the red carpet

Closeup of Aaron Taylor-Johnson