Harry Potter fans, in case you did not know, your beloved wizard is off the map ― yes, the wizard is hopelessly devoted to his stunning actress girlfriend Erin Darke. And with a new year that just commenced, he'll maybe be getting down on one knee ― who knows?
We know the avid Harry Potter fans could only dream of getting so close to Daniel Radcliffe, and they'd probably want him to celebrate his wedding at Hogwarts – or a Hogwarts-themed wedding.
The talented 29-year-old could thank his lucky stars and incredible acting skills as he met his equally talented girlfriend on the set of Kill Your Darlings. The duo has been together for about 5 years now and have been going strong since, which is especially hard in the Hollywood limelight; most do not even know that Radcliffe is in a committed relationship because of how low-key they are.
We all know that Radcliffe shot to fame with his role as Harry Potter and we immediately became obsessed, but since we already know prestigious information about the renowned actor, we want to make you fall in love with his totally adorable and awesome lady, who already captured our hearts.
So, what did we do? We took a shovel and dug deep and found out all the must-knows about the Good Girls Revolt actress.
20 Darke's Work Ethic
If there is one major thing to know about Darke, it is that she is a go-getter, a #girlboss.
To get where she is today, besides being by Radcliffe's side, she did not just snap her fingers or wish upon a shooting star. In fact, the actress who stole Radcliffe's heart did not have it easy before she made it behind the cameras; it was surely an uphill battle to get her well-deserved career. In an interview with MovieFone, she said,
“I moved to New York when I was 21 with my best friend. We had no money and no idea what we were doing. You just have to fight.
You just have to keep going.” That right there is some golden 2019 advice.
19 Darke Is A Smarty Pants
Darke is a lethal combination of brains and beauty. Before ditching Michigan to move to the Big Apple where dreams come true, the brave and brilliant actress put all her effort and dedication toward school.
And we know very well that Radcliffe appreciates a woman with serious brains. Darke earned a degree in fine arts, specifically in theatre performance from the University of Michigan. And if you're a UoM alumna, then you probably saw her strut on stage as she was a member of the Flint City Theatre that gave performances at Good Beans Cafe.
18 Radcliffe Loves A Woman Who Could Crack A Joke
We love it when a man gushes over his chick, and Radcliffe is one of those men who is still in puppy love. Do you blame him though? Everything about Darke is just so alluring; she is the prime definition of a catch.
Besides being incredibly smart and talented, Darke is also a very funny lady. Actually, it is because the charming actress is so hilarious that she caught the eye of her beloved boyfriend. Radcliffe told Playboy in 2015, when he first caught a glimpse of his then-colleague, that she was “incredibly funny and smart. [He] knew [he] was in trouble.”
17 Nothing Could Get In Darke’s Way
Darke is a woman who knows what she wants, and just like moving to the concrete jungle, she wanted the Harry Potter actor and went for him.
The two lovebirds first locked eyes on the set of Kill Your Darlings that they were both assigned to work on, but Darke knew she would do whatever it took to get him.
This foxy lady is also an independent and fierce one, there was no way Radcliffe could have avoided her. And this is how their love story began: Darke bluntly walked up to Radcliffe and made introducing herself to him her main task and goal. Hey, what she did worked!
16 Darke Was Successful Before They Met
Before anyone jumps to conclusions or makes assumptions about the actress, Darke did not particularly need Radcliffe by her side to rev up her career.
The American actress who hails from humble beginnings and did not have an easy start when she moved to NY at 21 years old, already had quite the impressive resume before she ran into her love interest on set. She appeared in a couple of films that are noteworthy and showed off her UoM acting skills before as well.
15 Darke Could Be Your Go-To Sports Analyst
Erin Darke is the kind of foxy lady that you can bring around during boys night at a bar, or while squatting with the boys in front of the television watching a sports game.
The way Darke is passionate about her acting, and surely Radcliffe, she feels the same way for sports, particularly the NFL. Darke is basically the American dream for many men, and she also takes part in fantasy football. She is so into sports, that Darke could go off for hours on a play, and according to Radcliffe, he is so amazed by the fact that he can include her in his game-night discussions.
14 Darke Is Dedicated
The movie actress was born in Michigan in 1988, and ultimately, even though she started a life in New York at 21, her heart belonged (and still does) to Michigan. So much so that she does not root for any hockey team besides her beloved Detroit Redwings, and she is a fanatical fan. And in Radcliffe's mind, there is nothing he finds more attractive and appealing than a woman who knows her sports.
He said in an interview, ''She's an obsessive Detroit Redwings fan — when your girlfriend can talk (expletive) about sports better than the men she's doing that with, that's pretty [foxy].''
13 Darke Has A Knack For Picking Actors
We are head over heels in love with the down-to-Earth Dietland actress, and this is another reason why Radcliffe is just as well.
This pretty lady is just all over the map, and we surely appreciate a woman who is entirely ambitious. Besides acting, the woman Radcliffe goes home to is also a casting associate.
One quick look at her resume and you'll notice how versatile she is in the world of Hollywood, as she helped cast for well-known films like The Wolverine, Labor Day, and Noah.
12 Darke Had Another Long-Time Job
We would love to sit down and have a chit chat with Erin Darke, as the conversation would never go dull. Whether we would discuss acting, her Harry Potter boyfriend, football, or her Redwings, she surely would have a lot to say. And beyond all this, she could also teach us a couple of things about swimming. Why? The gorgeous brunette was once a lifeguard before she decided to hit the theatre stage.
Before she took her shot at fame by moving to NY, she was a lifeguard in her hometown for 5 years.
11 Darke Is Fond Of One Certain Musical Genre
If ever you want to catch Darke (which by the way is pronounced as dark) and her honey Radcliffe in person, you can probably catch her and maybe him at an indie concert.
We find this totally suits her laid-back and rad personality, so we're not the least surprised that she finds enjoyment in indie music. In an interview in 2012, she shared her love for musician M. Ward, who she has been obsessed with for years, and she also stated that "Post War" is her go-to album. And if you want to get a feel for her vibes, listen to The Lumineers, which she also digs.
10 Darke Loves The Classics
We would love to see more of Darke on the silver screen, especially because she easily dominates all her roles. The girl from Flint is so brilliant when it comes to acting, and her love for it goes beyond the new Hollywood films.
In fact, once in an interview, she was asked if she would remake a particular movie and who she would like to star in a film with. The actress revealed that she would either want to be a part of Breakfast at Tiffany's, one of her most-adored films, or star alongside Ewan McGregor in any project.
9 Darke Is Always Tackling Female Issues
If you followed Darke for a couple of years, then you know she is all about feminism ― and if you have not followed her enough, her roles speak for themselves, so take a glimpse at them. Besides being known as Radcliffe's buttercup, she has had her name on everyone's lips because of her roles in female-led shows.
Mostly known for her role in Good Girls Revolt and now Dietland and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, the shows all take a stance on female empowerment, which is what the actress is all about. On many occasions, like in the Why I Love My series, she has stood righteously for body image and feminism.
8 Darke Is Quite The Sporty Chick
Not only does Radcliffe's leading lady know all about sports, she was also once an athlete.
This fits right in with the entry above that mentions how Darke has always been an advocate for positive female body image, as on many occasions, Darke has been insulted for having broad shoulders.
And what does Darke do? She embraces them. Quite frankly, she expressed her carelessness with Today in an interview saying, "I love my shoulders, which have occasionally been referred to by strangers as broad."
7 Fitness Is A Lifestyle
In between being an actress, following her teams, and being the girlfriend of a Hollywood heavyweight, Darke still finds the time in her schedule to squeeze in the gym.
The actress who is full of life finds grand pleasure in her beloved hobby of working out, especially because she thinks it is vital that a woman be athletic and fit. Being in the industry she is in, women are all faced with societal pressure to look a certain way, but Darke vouches for women with muscles, and not the typical skinny Barbie girl look. On working out, she said, "Now, the thing that makes me feel most confident is working out. Just feeling strong."
6 There Is One Particular Food She Despises
We had to include this one because we feel like people worldwide can relate. We also decided to slip it in because on several occasions Darke has brought it up, and it is also a part of her tiny Twitter biography.
We already find this chick so rad and badass, and her wittiness really makes us giggle, especially since she decided to include her hate for olives in her personal biography.
So yes, if there is something Darke desperately wants the world to know about her, it is that she cannot stand olives. We love her need to share that detail about herself.
5 Darke Appreciates All Works
Darke is not about to forget other television shows and movies that she is not a part of. Darke, who is a feminist, tends to be open about sharing her love for other projects, and one of them is Fargo.
In an interview with TellTaleTV, Darke spilled the beans about Fargo being her most beloved show. She commends the show, even though she was not a part of it, because it touched her many ways and impacted her life. Always being an advocate for body image, she found season one of Fargo did something grand by making the female character one who was not your typical size 2.
4 She Digs The Healthy Section
Darke evidently cast her spell on Radcliffe, and we do not blame him for feeling an instant connection with the beauty. In 2017, Harry Potter fans were wiping tears from their faces as rumors surfaced that the duo were engaged, but there still has been no confirmation.
One thing we do know, though, is that in between their busy schedules, they have one particular activity they adore to engage in together, and that is grocery shopping.
Since the actress is extremely passionate about working out, along with that, she is obsessed with anything that is healthy. She is no longer about that pizza at 2 A.M. lifestyle.
3 Darke Always Wants To Improve
If we were Radcliffe, we'd go bonkers for Darke too. Why? Darke is the type of woman who always strives to be the best version of herself; a woman who is aware and does her best to inspire others. Even though she is a phenomenal actress, she believes there is always room for improvement, which is why she has on-camera training. You will not hear that from many actors, but her trainer, who is known in Hollywood, is Bob Krakower. The casting director is Darke's go-to in order to improve and grow.
2 She Demands Privacy
We all know if we were the one dating Daniel Radcliffe, we'd have a "woah, I am dating Harry Potter" moment, but the association certainly must be annoying after a while, which is why we totally praise this couple.
Besides the totally ridiculous engagement rumors that surfaced, we have not heard or seen much of the sizzling hot couple; and we must all admit how odd that is considering they're a part of Hollywood. However, there is one force behind this, and that is Darke's love for privacy. Not many know about this super cool lady because she is keen on keeping everything private.
1 She Had Her Eyes Set On The Big Dream
Despite having been a swimmer and a lifeguard before moving to the city of yellow cabs, Darke knew exactly what she had her mind set on.
In numerous interviews, Darke has repeatedly stated that from the young age of 13, she knew that she was destined to be an actress. According to Flint Journal archives, Darke knew she wanted to be part of the acting world when she began putting on shows with the Flint Youth Theatre, like the Christmas show.
References: azcentral.com, today.com, mlive.com
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