Daniel Radcliffe recalls difficult years before finding happiness with partner Erin Darke

Daniel Radcliffe is gushing over his longtime partner Erin Drake.

The Harry Potter star, who has been in a relationship with actress Erin Darke for more than a decade, admitted that his partner is “a huge part" of his happiness during a recent chat with moderator Josh Horowitz in an event at 92nd Street Y in New York City.

While speaking about his return to Broadway, Daniel said, “One of the most moving parts of the show, to me, is that there's a moment when I'm talking about my love interest and I'm talking about how well they know me. There is something about being truly known and understood and seen by another human being. That is why love exists."

And the actor noted that Erin has "obviously been a huge part of my happiness.”

Reflecting on his ups and downs during his early 20s, Daniel shared he is now at a far better place with Erin and their son.

“There have been moments in my life, in my late teens and early 20s, when I was really sad and scared and didn't know what the future would hold for me or how I was gonna look back on my life. I would never have believed then that I would be experiencing the happiness that I am now with my partner, with my son and with my life in general,” he added.