Idris Elba Spilled About His Stressful Appearance At Harry And Meghan’s Wedding

The wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle was undoubtedly the big social event of 2018. It was one of the most star-studded too: the likes of Oprah, Elton John, James Corden, and the Beckhams were in attendance. Idris Elba was also among the A-listers invited to the royal nuptials. But for the British movie star, Harry and Meghan’s special day was a cause of great stress and anxiety.

Overshadowed

As a personal friend to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Elba was naturally on the guestlist for their momentous marriage in spring 2018. Along with the many celebs, family members, and friends who attended, a global television audience of millions tuned in to watch the happy event. For Elba, though, there was a shadow over the royal couple’s wedding day.

Cus he can

Given that not much seems to faze the Luther star, that’s a surprising revelation, is it not? Elba usually exudes cool and confidence — with a touch of swagger thrown in for good measure. And why not? After all, the London-born actor seems to be able to turn his hand to just about anything. It’s a truth he acknowledged — with his tongue firmly lodged in his cheek — in a catchy rap called “Cus I Can” recorded for a video on black music website GRM Daily.

Why he’s so confident

Elba has got good reason to be confident: the Brit has made huge strides in his varied and colorful career. It’s especially impressive given his humble beginnings as a young lad growing up in the London borough of Hackney. Interesting fact: his full name is Idrissa Akuna Elba, which he shortened to “Idris” in his teens. The Thor star was born to a Ghanaian mother, Eve, while his father, Winston, hails from Sierra Leone. Imagine how proud his mom must have been when she heard about this invite to the royal wedding.

Inspired

Elba’s dad worked in a Ford car factory, and if that all sounds familiar, it’s because the actor and producer used his upbringing for inspiration in creating the 2018 sitcom In the Long Run. Elba also starred in the comedy, which British newspaper The Guardian described as “a joyful portrait of community and camaraderie, of home and belonging, of dreams and joie de vivre.”