Laurence Fishburne, 61, seen holding hands with filmmaker Petra Richterova… six years after ending 15-year marriage to Gina Torres
Laurence Fishburne was spotted walking with Petra Richterova and Gregory Colbert in New York City on Monday afternoon.
The 61-year-old actor seemed to be making the most of his time with the filmmaker and their mutual friend as he held her hand as they stepped out into the city streets.
The Matrix cast member, who will star alongside Emma Roberts in an upcoming sci-fi movie, finalized his divorce from his wife of nearly two decades, Gina Torres, in 2018.
Fishburne wore a puffy black zip-up jacket over a crew neck sweater on his outing.
The Apocalypse Now actor added pops of color to his look with salmon pants and dark green shoes.
Getting out: Laurence Fishburne was spotted walking with Petra Richterova and Gregory Colbert in New York City on Monday afternoon
Ex-wife: The Matrix cast member finalized his divorce from his wife of nearly two decades, Gina Torres, in 2018; they are on display in 2015
The Academy Award-nominated performer completed his look for the day with a graphic print cap.
Richterova opted for a jet black leather jacket and vibrantly patterned pants as she spent time with the actor.
Fishburne and Torres, 53, tied the knot earlier in 2002 after getting engaged the year before.
The actor was previously married to Hajna O. Moss, whom he divorced in the 1990s.
The former couple welcomed a son named Langston, 35, and a daughter named Montana, 31, to their wedding.
The What’s Love Got to Do With It star eventually moved on with Torres and they welcomed a daughter named Delilah, age 15, in 2007.
However, Fishburne and his ex-wife separated in 2017, though their split was not announced until the following year.
The latter has issued a statement USA today through her representative to elaborate on the reason behind the end of her marriage at the time.
Staying close: The 61-year-old actor seemed to be making the most of his time with the filmmaker and their mutual friend as he held her hand as they hit the city streets
Staying comfy: Fishburne wore a puffy black zip-up jacket on top of a crew neck sweater during his outing
In the past: The actor used to be married to Hajna O. Moss, with whom he shares son Langston and daughter Montana
New flame: The What’s Love Got to Do With It star eventually moved on with Torres, and they welcomed a daughter named Delilah, age 15, in 2007
“There are no bad guys here. Just a love story with a different ending than we expected,” she said.
Torres went on to say that she was determined to co-parent Delilah with Fishburne.
“Our family will remain intact and we will continue to raise our daughter together with love and joy and awe. And raise each other with respect and love and the continued understanding that we are in this together, if not side by side,” she said.
The performers’ divorce was finally revealed to the public in May 2018.
Fishburne went on to talk about his love life Page six at last year’s Tribeca Film Festival.
The Black-esque cast member said that while he was interested in seeing new people, he hadn’t met anyone he’d considered dating at the time.
“Eventually I’d like to date, but there’s no one in particular on my radar,” he said.
Onwards and upwards: Fishburne spoke further about his love life with Page Six at last year’s Tribeca Film Festival and said he was interested in dating a new partner