Charles Dance says suddenly becoming sex symbol was hard for his wife
The IndependentStay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Charles Dance has said that becoming a sex symbol in the Eighties put a strain on his former relationship. “I was the thinking woman’s crumpet,” the actor, 78, told The Times in a new interview. That’s not what they bargained for.” open image in gallery Dance in ‘The Jewel in the Crown' On whether it was hard for him, he added: “Well, it’s a learning curve. open image in gallery Charles Dance Dance is now in a relationship with Alessandra Masi, an Italian production manager and former actor who is 22 years his junior.