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Love Actually<\/strong><\/a><\/em> actress Martine McCutcheon<\/strong><\/a> revealed that she and Jack McManus<\/strong><\/a>, her husband of nearly 12 years, are separating. <\/p>\n The 48-year-old actress, who played Natalie in the beloved Christmas movie, shared the news on social media, explaining that they had been together for 18 years and got married in 2012.<\/p>\n Keep reading to find out more\u2026<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n Martine<\/strong> shared the news via a lengthy statement that she posted on her Instagram story on Thursday (August 22). <\/p>\n \u201cAfter much thought and consideration, Jack <\/strong>has decided it\u2019s best for us to separate after 18 years together and I accept his decision,\u201d she wrote. <\/p>\n She continued, writing, \u201cWe are both so very blessed and grateful for our beautiful, 9 year old son Rafferty, who\u2019s happiness and welfare, has always been, and will continue to be, our number 1 priority. We both of course, still cherish and look forward to being parents together to our wonderful boy for the rest of our lives\u2026\u201d <\/p>\n \u201cWhilst this decision has evolved over a period of time, we are still finding our new way forward as a family and kindly ask for some privacy at this time\u2026 Especially for our little boy.\u201d <\/p>\n \u201cOur love for Rafferty, is something that will never, waver, or change and we obviously want to protect him and help him feel as safe and secure as possible.\u201d <\/p>\n \u201cMany thanks in advance for your respect and support, at this difficult time\u2026 And I continue to send Jack, all the love, luck and happiness for the next chapter of his life. Rafferty and I (as always) are rooting for you!\u201d <\/p>\n Our thoughts go out to the family as they take this next step together. <\/p>\n If you missed it, another Love Actually<\/em> star reflected on the negative side of finding fame<\/a> with the holiday classic. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n