Oscar winner Colin Firth and wife split after 22 years
LONDON (AP) — Oscar-winning British actor Colin Firth has split from his Italian film producer wife Livia Giuggioli after 22 years of marriage.
Their publicists said in a statement that the couple “maintain a close friendship and remain united in their love for their children.â€
The pair, who lived together in London and Rome, have two sons, Luca and Matteo, who were both born in Rome.
A joint statement from their publicists confirmed the news Friday and said they would not comment further.
Firth, who won the best actor Oscar and a Golden Globe in 2011 for his portrayal of stuttering British monarch King George VI in “The King’s Speech,†also has a son with former partner Meg Tilly.
Giuggioli is an environmental activist and co-founder and creative director of Eco-Age, a sustainable consultancy firm.
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