Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe makes VERY rare red carpet appearance with girlfriend Erin Darke
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HARRY Potter actor Daniel Radcliffe was all smiles as he made a rare red carpet appearance with his actress girlfriend.
The Hollywood star, 35, stepped out with Erin Darke, 40, with whom he shares a two-year-old son, at the New York premiere for new Broadway show, Just In Time.
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Daniel Radcliffe made a rare red carpet appearance with partner Erin Darke as they stepped out in New York
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The pair's close bond was on full show at the opening night of the Broadway show Just in Time
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The pair live in New York and share a son
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Daniel, who played protagonist magician Harry in the adaptation of JK Rowling's books, donned a smart charcoal grey suit and patterned pastel shirt, completing his look with smart black shoes.
Erin opted for a pretty pastel frock with a figure hugging fabric and corset detailing.
She left her brunette hair straight and her make-up natural, oozing a fresh glow.
Showing their strong bond, they stayed close on the red carpet, with Daniel placing a protective arm around her waist.
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Away from the limelight, the actor lives happily with his girlfriend in the Big Apple.
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The couple met in late 2012 on the set of the film Kill Your Darlings, in which they both featured.
Although they've mostly kept their relationship private, Daniel opened up in an interview about the first time they met.
He said: "It'll be a hell of a story to tell our kids one day because of what our characters do with each other.
"Our characters are meeting and flirting with each other, so there is this kind of sweet record of us just meeting for the first time and flirting."
In another interview, Radcliffe confessed he was immediately attracted to Erin, saying he didn't need to act in their scenes together.
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He said: "There's a moment when she makes me laugh, and I'm laughing as me and not as my character.
"She was incredibly funny and smart. I knew I was in trouble."
Michigan-born Erin is best known for her role as Cindy in the TV series Good Girls Revolt, as well as her recurring role as Mary in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.
She has appeared in the Beach Boys biopic film Love & Mercy in 2014, the American rom-com Beside Still Waters in 2013 and Oscar-nominated Still Alice in 2014.
Aside from acting, one of Erin's biggest passions is sports, with boyfriend Daniel mentioning in an interview that she's a Detroit Lions fan.
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The actor pair prefer a life away from the spotlight
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Daniel found fame playing magician Harry potter in the film adaptation of JK Rowling's books
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