Love Actually's Martine McCutcheon reveals her husband Jack McManus has filed for divorce

British actress Martine McCutcheon took to Instagram stories on Thursday, August 22, 2024, to reveal that she and her husband Jack McManus have decided to separate. The Love Actually star wrote that it was Jack who decided to call it quits after being together for 18 years and married for 12.

Noting that she accepted "his decision," Martine said that Jack decided to take the step "after much thought and consideration." McCutcheon also claimed that the couple has always placed the happiness and well-being of their son ahead of everything else.

"After much thought and consideration, Jack has decided it's best for us to separate after 18 years together and I accept his decision," the actress wrote.

The couple, who got married in September 2012, have a nine-year-old son named Rafferty.

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Martine McCutcheon accepts husband Jack McManus' decision to separate, announces split on Instagram

Martine shares the news of separation on Instagram (Image via @MartineMcCutcheon/Instagram)

Martine McCutcheon took to Instagram stories on Thursday, August 22, 2024, to announce that she and her husband, Jack McManus, have decided to part ways. She added that it was Jack's decision, and was made after a lot of thought and consideration.

The actress also expressed love for their nine-year-old son, Rafferty, saying that they are looking forward to "being parents" to him for the rest of their lives.

"We both of course, still cherish and look forward to being parents together to our wonderful boy for the rest of our lives... Whilst this decision has evolved over a period of time, we are still finding our new way forward as a family and kindly ask for some privacy at this time... Especially for our little boy," the actress wrote.

The EastEnders star added that their love for Rafferty "is something that will never waver or change." Martine then went on to say that the couple wants to "protect him and help him feel as safe and secure as possible."

Martine McCutcheon even appreciated her followers' support and respect during this difficult period. She extended her well wishes to Jack McManus, saying that she would continue to send him "all the love, luck, and happiness" in his next chapter.

"I continue to send Jack all the love, luck and happiness for the next chapter of his life. Rafferty and I (as always) are rooting for you! Thank you all for the love and support, now and always ... Martine.xx," the actress wrote.

The announcement came just weeks before what would have been the couple's 12th anniversary. Martine McCutcheon and McManus tied the knot in Lake Como, Italy, in 2012.

On their 11th anniversary, McCutcheon took to Instagram to celebrate their day, recalling their special memories as they looked forward to what was to come. She wrote that while they had a "magical, mesmerizing day" all those years ago, they kept it "mega chilled" that day as they were "both knackered after a full couple of weeks." The former Loose Women presenter noted that the two went for a walk in the forest while it rained and discussed their journey, which "was perfect."

"So many memories and so many more to make my darling!" she captioned the post.

However, in the recent past, Martine McCutcheon seemingly hinted at the struggles in their relationship. In an enigmatic social media post, she spoke about "letting go" and giving "loved ones" space, which some fans interpreted as a sign of trouble in their marriage.

The star, best known for her portrayal of Natalie in Love Actually, has urged everyone for privacy as they navigate this transition in their lives.