Matt Smith’s photos with a younger woman cause heated age-gap Twitter debate

Actor Matt Smith is a talented and fortunate man since he has been a part of three of history’s most recognizable franchises. Whether it was a Marvel villain in Morbius, a former mystery Doctor Who, or an irascible Prince Daemon Targaryen in the Game of Thrones prequel House of The Dragon, he has seen the best and the worst of it all. However, he is currently being targeted on the internet for his taste in women.

Matt Smith spotted with Emma Laird in North London

Matt Smith has never been one to shy away from living the best of his life. After being seen trying to sneak away from a party with three women, rumors have been circulating that he might be dating another one though well below his own age. He was recently seen near a pub with Emma Laird, 25, smiling and hugging as they talked to each other.

Fans think Matt Smith’s treading on Leonardo DiCaprio’s dating route

A lot of Twitteratis weren’t happy when they came to know about the age gap between the two. Smith, who will be turning 41 this October, was heavily criticized for not going after women his own age.

the nuance people on here often miss is that just bc the girl is old enough to be a consenting adult doesn’t mean the guy isn’t still a loser for dating her https://t.co/7T5LyaGOO2

— carey (@brokebackstan) July 9, 2023

Bethany Antonia who plays Baela his daughter on HOTD is older than her by a year in case you weren’t creeped out enough https://t.co/cVkmmvbIQK

— camille (@lottiehightower) July 9, 2023

I’m in college and I’ve encountered so many grown ass men in their late 30s and 40s that chase after girls in their twenties and it’s never not weird. All these women in your age range and you want the 20 something? It just don’t feel right, you’re old enough to be her dad… https://t.co/X1CSMU2h8a

— Penelope 🦉🪲 (@Deedamai) July 9, 2023

whyyyyyyyyyyyy. i refuse to believe matt is following leo's path 😔 https://t.co/0qAgy2LVOD

— ara ✨ (@aperfectstorm) July 10, 2023

A lot of fans are also supporting Matt Smith

After Matt Smith’s photos went viral, he started receiving hate for his dating choice. There were also a great number of fans who came forward to defend Smith, saying the age gap doesn’t matter in this case as Laird is in her mid-twenties, and they are both consenting adults.

I once was engaged to someone 16 years older than me and I started dating them when I was 23. The jobless idiots in the qrts upset at nothing and need to mind their own business fr https://t.co/OXmeuJZrig

— woodsofundying (@katherwood_) July 9, 2023

truth of the matter is i, as a bisexual woman in my mid twenties, would pick dating and having sex with men in their 40’s over men in their 20’s any day. matt smith can get it! and so can men older than him. pic.twitter.com/k0fmGPhP3x

— h. (@zenndayacoIeman) July 10, 2023

"im 24 and i would fuck 40 y/o matt smith too 😌" you all have NOTHING on me and charles dance. let's talk about a real age gap pic.twitter.com/okMp3rzYGM

— freya ᚠ (@cravencorvid) July 10, 2023

i wanted to keep quiet and not share my opinion but i just saw someone qrt this calling emma a “24 year old minor” and my blood just boiled because why are freaks on the internet trying to infantilise this 24 years old functioning ADULT woman? the nerve of these people is insane https://t.co/gwVNkh5Tq4

— martina 🥀 (@jensoohugs_) July 9, 2023

sHe'S a 24 yO cHilD
sHe's mInoR cOdEd
sHe lOokS 10
twitter rotted your brain https://t.co/ZCZWhd4670

— Mare (@Marebarrow1929) July 9, 2023

the quotes scream jobless.. i’m her age and would smash without hesitation y’all need to get OFFLINE! https://t.co/cZpmBunspu

— h. (@zenndayacoIeman) July 9, 2023

breaking news—a 24 woman is not a child, but an adult! im begging yall to leave women alone and stop infantilizing us when we are ADULTS. leave matt smith alone too. i swear yall will see a pic of a man talking with a woman & automatically think ‘omg they’re fucking’ seek help

— 🗡️ (@VISVNYA) July 9, 2023

Matt Smith was previously seen “method-acting” as Daemon Targaryen

Not too long ago, Smith was seen trying to sneak away from a party after being spotted with three women, two of whom were famous social media influencers. Fans of House of the Dragon quipped that Matt Smith was channeling his inner Daemon, so perhaps that’s why he hasn’t been seen on any set appearances so far.

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