Hot Takes: Cooper Koch’s Twin Brother, Luke Evans’ BF Fran Tomas, And Aidan Turner’s New Role
Cooper Koch, who plays Erik Menendez in Monsters: The Lyle And Erik Menendez Story, has a twin brother who’s making a name for himself behind the camera. Payton Koch, his 28-year-old twin, works as a picture editor and recently got an Emmy nomination for his work on Only Murders In The Building.
The Koch twins, born to horse-racing mogul Billy Koch and author Kathy Kaehler, share more than just DNA. Payton has worked on several hit shows, including American Horror Story and Ratched.
“He’s My Best Friend”
Luke Evans can’t stop smiling when he talks about his partner, Fran Tomas. The 45-year-old actor describes their relationship as a perfect balance. “He’s the calm, deep waters, and I am the rushing, bubbly water,” Evans says. The couple, who went public in December 2022, run a clothing brand together called BDXY.
Evans has also shared how important Tomas is in keeping him grounded amid the chaos of Hollywood life. “My partner keeps me grounded and serene in this chaotic world I inhabit,” Evans told Out magazine. He went on to praise Tomas as “an exceptional person” who makes him a better version of himself every day. Their relationship, built on mutual respect and admiration, has become a source of strength for both of them. “He’s the best part of me for sure,” Evans added in an interview with People.
Aiden Turner’s “Rivals”
Aidan Turner brings his Irish charm to Disney’s new series Rivals, filmed at the historic Chavenage House – the same location where he shot steamy scenes for Poldark. Turner plays Declan O’Hara, a talk show star in the drama set in 1986.
The series looks at independent television through a modern lens, tackling issues of power, gender, and class. “We show the hypocrisy and bigotry in that,” Turner explains to Redonline.co.uk, highlighting how the show examines social progress.
