Toni Collette is ‘devastated that the breakup of her marriage became so public’
Toni Collette is “devastated that the separation of her marriage became so public” as her friends say she “has not recovered and will need a long time to heal”.
Toni Collette is reportedly still reeling from the breakdown of her marriage three months after her split from husband Dave Galafassi made headlines.
Friends say the 50-year-old Muriel’s Wedding star has a long way to go before she can really get over the heartbreak.
“She has not recovered from their separation and it is not likely that she will soon,” said an old friend of the actress. Women’s Day.
The source also said that Toni is “devastated” that their split has “become so public” and is struggling to enjoy her work commitments, such as promoting her latest film The Estate.
“Toni is wonderful in the way that she is able to bounce back and continue to function,” the friend said. “The promotional side of movies is something she usually enjoys, but not when her life is a mess.”
Toni Collette (pictured) is reportedly still reeling from the breakdown of her marriage three months after her split from husband Dave Galafassi made headlines.
Toni, who shares daughter Sage, 14, and son Arlo, 11, with her ex, is also said to be eager to navigate the new territory of co-parenting.
It comes almost three months after Toni and Dave’s split was made public.
Dave, who was a drummer in an indie rock band when he met the About a Boy star, confirmed their split in December when he was photographed passionately kissing chiropractor Shannon Egan on Manly Beach in Sydney.
The source said Toni is “devastated” that their split “has become so public” and is struggling to enjoy her work commitments. (Pictured: Toni and her ex-husband David in Los Angeles in January 2010)
Daily Mail Australia contacted Toni’s management about the photos, and hours later announced that the couple had split in a joint statement posted to their newly reactivated Instagram account.
“It is with grace and gratitude that we announce that we are divorcing,” the couple wrote.
“We are united in our decision and we part with continued respect and care for one another.
Toni, who shares daughter Sage, 14, and son Arlo, 11, with her ex, is also said to be eager to navigate the new territory of co-parenting.
“Our children are of the utmost importance to us and we will continue to thrive as a family, albeit in a different way. We are grateful for the space and love you give us as we evolve and move peacefully through this transition. Thank you so much.’
The pair met in 2002 at the launch of Galafassi’s band’s debut album Metal Detector in Sydney, their second meeting coming just a few days later at a house party.
They married with Buddhist rituals at their estate in Berry, on the south coast of New South Wales, less than a year after they met, in January 2003.
Dave, who was a drummer in an indie rock band when he met Toni, confirmed their split in December when he was photographed kissing chiropractor Shannon Egan in Manly Beach, Sydney.