Tamzin Outhwaite, 53, has confirmed her split from toyboy boyfriend Tom Child, 33, stating that she is “finally happy to be single.” This comes ten years after her husband’s alleged cheating scandal, which left her heartbroken. Outhwaite emphasized her focus on personal happiness in this new chapter of her life.
In an interview with The Mirror, Tamzin Outhwaite discussed her newfound single status, stating, “I’m quite happy. Being single and happy is a really lovely place to be, and that can only happen with life experience.” Reflecting on her breakup, she noted, “Maybe before now, I’ve been single but not happy. For anyone struggling, the most important relationship you will ever have is with yourself.”
Tamzin Outhwaite expressed her contentment with being single, stating, “There is a lot said about people not wanting to be on their own as they get older. I really like being on my own. Especially now, at this age, I really enjoy my own company.” This marks her first public commentary on her recent breakup, which feels different from her divorce.
Her ex-husband, Ellis, 45, is the father of her children, Flo, 16, and Marnie, 12. He currently resides in the US with his new wife, Meaghan, 38, and their ten-month-old daughter, Dolly.
Outhwaite is presently starring in Channel 5’s drama The Wives, where her character, Sylvie, has just gone through a divorce. Her co-stars include friends Angela Griffin, 48, and Jo Joyner, 47, who play Sylvie’s ex-sisters-in-law, Natasha and Beth.
In 2023, Outhwaite reflected on a decade since her split from Ellis, noting, “10 years since the father of my kids walked out on us for the final time.” Their marriage is understood to have ended after Ellis confessed to an affair with Australian actress Rebecca Mader during their work together on the US TV show Once Upon A Time in 2013. In a now-deleted tweet, Outhwaite mentioned still hearing stories of Ellis’ alleged infidelity throughout their nine-year marriage.
Tamzin Outhwaite reflected on her past in a deleted tweet, stating, “Ten years since the father of my kids walked out on us for the final time. I still meet new people on jobs who reveal more infidelities and lies that he committed. But thankfully my heart and soul are clear and clean, and I could not be happier right now.”
She later clarified her intentions behind the post, expressing that she marked the decade since her marriage breakdown with a “feeling of triumph and pride,” appreciating the strength she gained from her heartache. Outhwaite thanked her followers for their messages and acknowledged that her tweet may have triggered some emotions in others, reiterating that “the most important relationship you will ever have is with yourself.”
Introduced to Ellis by his friend, actor James McAvoy, in 2005, Outhwaite and Ellis were married for nine years before their quick divorce in 2014 left her heartbroken. A source revealed in 2016 that she was devastated by his betrayal, especially after supporting his career while raising their two daughters.
In a 2015 interview with Essentials magazine, Tamzin Outhwaite indicated that her husband’s infidelity was more than just a one-night stand, stating, “I wouldn’t not be with my husband over a one-night stand.” She chose not to disclose the specifics of their marital issues to avoid hurting their children, asserting, “I will tell them exactly what happened and it will come from me. He’s still their dad, and they still have a relationship.”
Since their separation, Ellis has found success in the US, notably playing the devil in the TV series Lucifer. Outhwaite had been introduced to him in 2005 by his friend, actor James McAvoy, while McAvoy was performing on stage.
After nine years of marriage, they were granted a quick divorce in 2014, which left Outhwaite heartbroken. A source revealed in 2016 that she was devastated by his betrayal, particularly as she had supported his career while raising their two daughters, expressing disbelief at how he repaid her trust.
