30 September 2023 , 20:33
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Actor Hugh Bonneville and his wife Lulu Evans have split after 25-years of marriage.
The couple, who tied the knot in 1998, have confirmed that they have now gone their separate ways after they were pictured smiling together just eight days ago about a marriage ceremony.
Hugh, 59, and Lulu, 55, marked their 20th anniversary five years ago when they renewed their vows in Las Vegas' Graceland Chapel. Five years later, Hugh's spokesperson has confirmed they are no longer together.
Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville splits from wife after 25 years of marriage (PA)
Hugh's spokesperson has confirmed they are no longer together (AFP/Getty Images)The chapel’s website stated at the time: “Hugh Bonneville and his wife Lulu Williams stopped by in early August to renew their marriage vows. The British actor, who played Robert Crawley, the Earl of Grantham, on Downtown Abbey, and Williams first married in 1998.”
A source close to the couple said of their split: "It’s a shame as locally they were known to be a very sociable couple. Hugh has been away from home filming a lot this year. He has lost a bit of weight this summer, he was looking trim, tanned and relaxed," they told The Sun.
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The pair got married in November 1998, where Hugh confessed afterwards that he was stunned that his finally got a wedding day after fearing he would never find love.
After his vows, he said: “I thought I would be a bachelor for years. I’ve often been the guy who doesn’t get the girl.”
The former couple have an adorable origin story to their romance after they first met as teenagers. Hugh and Lulu met as teenagers, but they lost touch. They finally sealed their love in their 30s - with a little help from Hugh's mother, Patricia.
Hugh previously said: “Lulu was running a marquee company . . . my mother rang her to hire some chairs or something and said, ‘Do you remember Hugh?’ and that was how we reconnected. It did infuriate me that I had to give full credit to my mum for reintroducing us.”
They lived near each other in England’s West Sussex. They previously explained that they have a lot of history together and don’t let the glitz of Hollywood affect them.
Hugh and Lulu share one son, Felix, who is 22.
The Mirror has reached out to Hugh's spokesperson for further comment.