Ashlee Howden-Sadlier has been making headlines as the partner of Temuera Morrison, a well-known New Zealand actor 25 years her senior. The couple's age difference has sparked interest and curiosity from fans and the media, leading many to wonder about their relationship.
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Temuera Morrison is a highly respected New Zealand actor who trained at the New Zealand Special Performing Arts Training Scheme. His impressive range of performances has earned him respect in the film industry.
He is best known for his roles in the "Star Wars" franchise, where he portrayed Jango Fett in "Attack of the Clones" and Commander Cody and several clone troopers in "Revenge of the Sith." He also gained critical acclaim for his role in the 1994 film Once Were Warriors.
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Temuera has also starred in other movies and series, including "Seekers," "Adventurers," "Little White Lies," "Renegade," and "Speed 2: Cruise Control" alongside Sandra Bullock, Willem Dafoe, and other actors.
While he has been in the public eye for his work in film and television, his personal life came into focus because of his relationship with Ashlee Howden-Sadlier, who is 25 years his junior.
The couple's age difference has raised questions and curiosity. Despite the attention, they appear to be going strong and enjoying their time together.
Temuera Morrison at the UK Special Screening of "Dune" on October 18, 2021, in London | Source: Getty Images
Temuera Morrison Dated Several Famous Women in the Past
In the late 1980s, Temuera began dating New Zealand singer Kim Willoughby. There is very little information about their relationship, but they were together until the 1990s when they split.
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Kim started her career at 18 when she joined "The Gurlz" band after they noticed she could recall lyrics perfectly. As she grew in her career, she added acting to her list of talents and was one of the in-demand vocalists of her era.
Throughout the 1990s, she decided to focus on her family and returned to performing in the early 2000s. In 2021, she was one of the inductees into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame.
Matthew Hunter and Kim Willoughby on the set of "Queen City Rocker" in 1986 | Source: Getty Images
Toward the end of the mid-1990s, Temuera began dating New Zealand actress Angela Dotchin. Their relationship ended in the early 2000s, after which she moved to England and changed careers.
Angela started her career at 16 as a model but was also interested in kickboxing, art, music, writing, graphic design, and travel. At 18, she made her screen debut with "Shortland Street" and starred in other movies and series, and her last movie role was in 2004 in "Maiden Voyage," where she acted alongside Rose McIver, Casper Van Dien, and others.
Peata Melbourne and Temuera Morrison at the Air New Zealand Screen Awards on August 24, 2006, in Auckland | Source: Getty Images
In the mid-2000s, Temuera also dated presenter Peata Melbourne. Even though there is very little information about their relationship, it lasted several years before they eventually split up.
Temuera Morrison Seems to Have Found Love with Ashlee Howden-Sadlier
Despite the setbacks in his relationships, Temuera's heart was open to love, and by the late 2000s, he started dating Ashlee Howden-Sadlier, who was in her early 20s.
In a 2009 interview, the actor was 48 while his girlfriend, who was living with him and working at a hotel, was 23. Even though there is a 25 years age difference between them, their relationship has grown stronger over time.
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Temuera Morrison and Ashlee Howden-Sadlier at the opening night of TOTEM from Cirque Du Soleil on August 22, 2014, in Auckland | Source: Getty Images
Ashlee is proud of her relationship with the actor and shows him off on her social media pages. On Twitter, she called him "the most sexiest man in the world." On Facebook, she praised him for "being one of the most loving, generous humans" she knew.
Temuera Morrison Has Two Children from His Previous Relationships
During Temuera and Kim's relationship, they had a son, James Morrison. As of 2018, James was 25 and living in London. He usually steps out for events with his father and was at the premiere of "Aquaman" in Los Angeles in December 2018.
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Even though his father is a celebrity, James prefers to live privately and even has a private account on Instagram with less than 1,000 followers at the time of this publication.
During his relationship with Peata, Temuera welcomed another child, a daughter, Aiorangi. As of 2018, she was 13 and living in Auckland. She is a kapa haka performer, an art she inherited from her mother.
In 2017, she attended her first Nationals and had her mother cheering her on and supporting her. In 2023, she motivated her mother, and the duo was set to perform at the Olympics of kapa haka. Like her older brother, Aiorangi prefers to live away from the spotlight and has no social media account.
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