• Video
  • Shop
  • Culture
  • Family
  • Wellness
  • Food
  • Living
  • Style
  • Travel
  • News
  • Book Club
  • Newsletter
  • Privacy Policy
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • Terms of Use
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Contact Us
  • © 2026 ABC News
  • Culture

Sabrina Elba reveals how she and husband Idris Elba make their marriage work

2:06
Getty Images
Our favorite Idris Elba moments for his birthday
Steven Ferdman/Getty Images, FILE
ByMegan Stone
July 22, 2021, 2:51 PM

Sabrina Elba revealed how she and her husband of more than two years, Idris Elba, successfully maintain a healthy marriage.

Speaking to the "Just the Sip!" podcast, Sabrina offered relationship advice to listeners by looking back at her own love story.

She and Idris met in 2017, with the former Miss Vancouver revealing that they met at "a jazz bar" when she was out celebrating a friend's birthday. Sabrina revealed her friend clocked Idris first and wanted to chat him up, so Sabrina took on "wing-man" duties.

Related Articles

MORE: Idris Elba makes case to verify all social media users, not just public figures

The "Luther" actor thought Sabrina was hitting on him -- not testing the waters for her friend -- so he turned on the charm. "I'm like, 'Nope, excuse me, that's wrong! I'm trying to be a good friend," she said with a laugh, but admitted she was taken by her future husband's advances.

"We had the best conversation," she dished. "We talked all night, all the next day. We were inseparable after that."

A year later, Idris proposed and they tied the knot in April 2019. "When it's meant to happen, it's meant to happen," she said. "If you find your one, they're your one."

While dishing about the secret of maintaining a strong relationship, Sabrina shared, "Me and Idris just get along so well... Our values are connected, we have the same interests, we have the same comedy sense. Just so many things aligned."

Editor’s Picks

Idris Elba makes case to verify all social media users, not just public figures

  • Jul 19, 2021

'Concrete Cowboy' review: Dynamite teamwork of Elba and McLaughlin keeps you riveted

  • Apr 02, 2021

Actor Idris Elba tests positive for coronavirus

  • Mar 16, 2020

It also helps that her mother approves of her son-in-law.

Related Articles

MORE: 'Concrete Cowboy' review: Dynamite teamwork of Elba and McLaughlin keeps you riveted

"Actually, my mom and Idris really get along," Sabrina said. "She loves him to bits."

During the interview, the model also spilled about adding a new member to the family, hinting to the podcast, "Not yet, but I'm almost there."

It would be their first child together. Idris has two children from two prior relationships; Isan, 19, and Winston, seven.

Editor’s Picks

Idris Elba makes case to verify all social media users, not just public figures

  • Jul 19, 2021

'Concrete Cowboy' review: Dynamite teamwork of Elba and McLaughlin keeps you riveted

  • Apr 02, 2021

Actor Idris Elba tests positive for coronavirus

  • Mar 16, 2020

Up Next in Culture—

'Top Gun 3' announced at Cinemacon with Tom Cruise returning

April 16, 2026

Victoria Beckham breaks silence following son Brooklyn's comments: 'We love our children'

April 16, 2026

Prince Harry says Princess Diana's death made him want out of royal role

April 16, 2026

Val Kilmer returns to the big screen with the help of AI in 'As Deep as the Grave' trailer

April 16, 2026

Shop GMA Favorites

ABC will receive a commission for purchases made through these links.

Sponsored Content by Taboola

The latest lifestyle and entertainment news and inspiration for how to live your best life - all from Good Morning America.
  • Contests
  • Terms of Use
  • Privacy Policy
  • Do Not Sell My Info
  • Children’s Online Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Your US State Privacy Rights
  • Interest-Based Ads
  • About Nielsen Measurement
  • Press
  • Feedback
  • Shop FAQs
  • ABC News
  • ABC
  • All Videos
  • All Topics
  • Sitemap

© 2026 ABC News
  • Privacy Policy— 
  • Your US State Privacy Rights— 
  • Children's Online Privacy Policy— 
  • Interest-Based Ads— 
  • Terms of Use— 
  • Do Not Sell My Info— 
  • Contact Us— 

© 2026 ABC News