Toni Collette forced to edit statement announcing divorce
Toni Collette has edited her statement announcing her divorce from husband David Galafassi after explosive images of him kissing another woman surfaced.
The Aussie actress, 50, took to Instagram to confirm that she and husband Galafassi, 44, have broken up after photos emerged of him making out with another woman.
However, just a few days later, Collette was forced to edit her statement to explain that she and Galafassi had been separated for a “substantial period”.
Her new statement reads: “After a substantial period of separation, it is with grace and gratitude that we announce we are divorcing.
“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’s shock statement came less than 24 hours after the paparazzi images were published in the Daily Mail.
The pair share two children together, aged 14 and 11, and split their time between Australia and the United States.
They 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.
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