10 BURNING QUESTIONS: IDRIS ELBA

The actor takes on Woman's toughest interview

- EMMA COILER

BIO FACTS

Born: 6 September 1972 (age 50 years)

Lives: London

Spouse: Sabrina Dhowre Elba

Children: three

From The Wire to Luther and now big-budget films, we know Idris Elba from his macho on-screen characters. But what’s he like in real life? We ask him to answer Woman’s 10 burning questions.

1 What do you always stock in your fridge? 

I really should say food – but if I am honest, I always have a chilled bottle of champagne in there. Obviously I don’t drink it all the time, but you never know when you might need a bottle!

2 Do you have an embarrassing habit?

As I get older it’s more good habits that I am trying to focus on rather than embarrassing ones. Looking after my skin, eating right, and most importantly giving up beer!

3 Have you ever broken the law?