Maisie Smith hits back at ‘concern’ over 13-year age gap with boyfriend Max George
MAISIE Smith has hit back at critics of her and boyfriend Max George's 13-year age gap.
The loved-up pair have been inseparable since going official in August and are already living together.
Addressing the backlash to their romance, Maisie, 21, told !: "People ask me: 'Do you notice it?' and I never have. We're so like-minded. I've got friends in their 30s and 40s. You connect with who you connect with."
While Max, 34, said: "It never enters my mind. Maisie has already done so many things that I'm in awe of – I look up to her."
The Wanted star proved his dedication to the actress last week by getting her face tattooed on his arm.
He paid a visit to his favourite tattoo parlour - INK'D in Fulham, London, to have a lion and Maisie hybrid inked on his arm.
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The impressive artwork features the EastEnders star’s piercing eyes, replicated from one of her Strictly Come Dancing images.
The pop star had his ex Stacey Gigg's name tattooed on his wrist during the height of their three year romance - which ended shortly before he began dating Maisie.
He recently had that covered up at INK’d with a lion and a rose design.
The couple fuelled speculation they were set to wed after actress Maisie flashed a sparkling ring while on holiday in Cyprus.
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However, insiders told The Sun that while they are not yet engaged, they are very serious about one another.
They said: “They have flown out to Cyprus along with both their families for some proper bonding time together.
“Max is head over heels for Maisie and wanted his family to see just why she was the perfect woman for him.
“It is a sign of how seriously they are both taking this.
“This is not a flash in the pan romance for Maisie and Max and everyone seems to be getting on well which is all they could have hoped for.”
