Martine McCutcheon shares heartbreaking statement announcing split from husband after 18 years

Martine McCutcheon has announced her separation from husband Jack McManus after nearly two decades together. The Love Actually actress took to her social media to share the sad news, revealing that the decision was initiated by her husband.

She stated: "After much thought and consideration, Jack has decided it's best for us to separate after 18 years together and I accept his decision. We are both so very blessed and grateful for our beautiful, 9-year-old son Rafferty, whose happiness and welfare have always been, and will continue to be, our number one priority."

Martine continued: "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.

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"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. Rafferty and I (as always,) are rooting for you! Thank you all, for the love and support, now and always... Martine.xx.", reports the Mirror.

McCutcheon and McManus first became an item in the early 2000s and tied the knot in 2012. They celebrated the arrival of their son Rafferty in 2015.

In a recent cryptic social media post, Martine reflected on the themes of "letting go" and "giving them space". Her post