Toni Collette 'devastated' about how 'public' her split from ex-husband Dave Galafassi became
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Almost three months after her headline-making split from husband of 19 years Dave Galafassi, actress Toni Collette is reportedly very upset about how the whole affair became very public. She is reportedly still suffering from the breakdown of her marriage and her friends said that the actress had a long road ahead in terms of moving on. “She hasn’t recovered from her breakup and probably won’t anytime soon,” Collette's friend reportedly said.
Sources reportedly said that Collette’s sadness about her breakup had become public fodder and that she was “devastated” that their split has gotten “so public.” This has reportedly led to the actress not being able to enjoy other aspects of her life, including work. Collette is currently promoting her latest film ‘The Estate'. “Toni is a miracle, how she can pull herself together and continue to function,” a friend reportedly said. “The publicity side of movies is something she usually enjoys, but not when her life is a mess,” sources said, per the Daily Mail.
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“It is with grace and gratitude that we announce we are divorcing,” Collette had written on her Instagram account, adding, “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.”
In the post, she also announced that the split was happening after a “substantial period” of separation, thus clearing any rumors of him cheating on her. The rumors started after Galafassi was spotted with another woman.
Toni Collete on the secret to staying married
"Not everyone grows at the same time. It's certainly full of ups and downs," Collette had said on the topic of marriage, adding, "Talking to older married couples when I was younger, they'd say, 'The secret to staying married is staying married.'” She then went on to add that she agreed, stating, "Now I understand and think it's kind of true! You both have to want to make it work."
Apart from the breakup, Collette is reportedly going through a transition phase of becoming a single parent. The actress shares two children, daughter Sage, 14, and son Arlo, 11, with Galafassi.
