Toni Collette and husband David Galafassi split
Toni Collette has confirmed that she has split from her husband of almost 20 years after he was photographed kissing another woman at a Sydney beach.
The Aussie actress, 50, took to Instagram to confirm that she and husband David Galafassi, 44, have broken up after photos emerged of him making out with another woman.
The Daily Mail published photos of Galafassi passionately kissing a young woman at Manly beach.
Other photos show the musician hugging and kissing the young bikini-clad woman, with one witness telling the publication that they were “all over each other”.
The pair reportedly arrived at the beach about 7.30 am and jumped in the water for about 15 minutes before heading out for a coffee.
Daily Mail reached out to Collette’s management and within hours she had released the statement confirming the break-up.
“After a substantial period of separation, it is with grace and gratitude that we announce we are divorcing," her statement read.
“We’re united in our decision and part with continuing respect and care for each other.
“Our kids are of paramount importance to us and we will continue to thrive as a family, albeit a different shape.
“We’re thankful for the space and love you grant us as we evolve and move through this transition peacefully.
“Big thanks.”
Collette and Galafassi share two children together, aged 14 and 11, and split their time between Australia and the United States.
The pair first met back in 2002 at the launch of Galafassi’s band Gelbison's debut album Metal Detector in Sydney.
They ran into each other again a few days later and Collette said “he was the first person I saw when I walked in the door”.
“He kissed me on the cheek and I just kind of melted. I planned to stay for ten minutes… I was there for 12 hours. It was a good day,” she said at the time.
EDITOR'S NOTE:
Since this article has been published, Toni Collette has changed her statement to explain that she and David Galafassi have been separated for a "substantial period of time".
This has now been changed and reflected in the article.
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