Love Actually's Martine McCutcheon Announces Separation From Husband Jack McManus After 12 Years of Marriage

Love Actually actress Martine McCutcheon revealed that she and Jack McManus, her husband of nearly 12 years, are separating.

The 48-year-old actress, who played Natalie in the beloved Christmas movie, shared the news on social media, explaining that they had been together for 18 years and got married in 2012.

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Martine shared the news via a lengthy statement that she posted on her Instagram story on Thursday (August 22).

“After much thought and consideration, Jack has decided it’s best for us to separate after 18 years together and I accept his decision,” she wrote.

She continued, writing, “We are both so very blessed and grateful for our beautiful, 9 year old son Rafferty, who’s happiness and welfare, has always been, and will continue to be, our number 1 priority. 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.”

“Our love for Rafferty, is something that will never, waver, or change and we obviously want to protect him and help him feel as safe and secure as possible.”

“Many thanks in advance for your respect and support, at this difficult time… And 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!”

Our thoughts go out to the family as they take this next step together.

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