Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom Star Idris Elba Reveals Excitement At Becoming A Dad

Idris Elba has had quite the year with his movie career sky rocketing, topped off with a Golden Globe nomination for his role in Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. But the actor has revealed one of the best moments of 2013 came when his girlfriend revealed they were having a baby. 

Idris and his partner Naiyana Garth are expecting their first child together next spring, with the Luther star telling Radio 1 of his rollercoaster year: "There have been highs and amazing lows, but I'm here and I'm happy I am and made it through the year. [A high was] when I found out my girlfriend was pregnant! [She's due] next year, April!"

The actor has also had to contend with some sad moments though especially following the death of his father as well as Nelson Mandela, the man he portrays in his acclaimed new movie.

Idris Elba has got an exciting 2014 to look forward to (WENN)

Idris reveals the movie will be keeping him busy in the run up to Christmas but he's looking forward to spending lots of time with his nearest and dearest after work is over:

"The film opens in the US on Christmas day, so between now and Christmas I have more press, but I am gonna get rest. I'm so excited, my family is going to come round. It's gonna be the first Christmas without my dad, which I'm really sad about - but my family is getting together and we'll have fun," he explained.

The star also mused about the future of his career, admitting that he isn't ruling out anything now the opportunities are flooding in:

"I get all sorts of weird scripts; more so now," he revealed. "[I've done] great stuff and stuff that hasn't made the same radar but that I've enjoyed doing. You've gotta have a balance; I've probably only ever worked once a year so I like to do challenging things. I can't just play major characters all my life; I want to mix it up. I'd love to do some comedy."

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