Mara Lane reveals she split from husband Jonathan Rhys Meyers three years ago
In a sudden announcement on social media, Mara, who was married to the Tudors star in 2016, said the last three years involved a 'journey of clearing debris'
Actress Mara Lane has revealed that she has split from her Irish husband, the actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers three years ago.
In a sudden announcement on social media, Mara, who was married to the Tudors star in 2016, said the last three years involved a 'journey of clearing debris'.
The pair who share one son together, appear to have ended their marriage amicably as Mara praised Meyers for being one year sober this summer.
Sharing a post on his Instagram of what appears to be Meyers operating a digger clearing out land, she wrote: 'Almost three years since J and I separated and it's been a journey of clearing debris – both physically and emotionally. Thankful and excited for us both and what future holds (sic),' she said.
Mara then posted another reel of Meyers, adding: 'J also cleared his land, and he's coming up on a year of sobriety this summer. Wolf is so happy and proud of you.
Jonathan Rhys Meyers with Mara Lane and son Wolf
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'Your resilience and determination are inspiring and ready to take on new opportunities and roles and make even greater impact on world (sic). Keep going. You're awesome @jonathanrhysmeyers.'
Jonathan and Mara met in 2013 before the actor got down on one knee one year later.
They tied the knot in 2016 and welcomed a son, Wolf, in December of that year.
Mara made her debut as an extra in 2005 later became a producer and most recently worked on producing Edge of the World which stars the 47-year-old Dublin star,
In 2017, Mara opened up about the miscarriage of their second child when she video of the moment they found out that the foetus had no heartbeat.
In 2018, Mara and Jonathan were involved in an altercation on an American Airlines flight from Miami to Los Angeles International Airport, however, she stood by her husband, stating at the time that it was '8 months of sobriety and an unfortunate day of airline travel.'
'There was no argument, just me asking him to not use his e cig per stewardess' request to me and him not being himself, speaking very unkindly. It was out of his character. It was unbeknownst to me anything that happened on flight, as I was with my son with a privacy wall up.'
That same year, Jonathan praised Mara as being a 'superior woman' who knows how to 'handle him'.
"Everything good and beautiful in my life comes from my wife and son," he told The Times newspaper at the time. "I promise you: I will only marry once. Actors can be moody bastards and we have been through thick and thin together. She knows how to handle me."
In January they both posted on social media about their devastation after their Malibu home was destroyed as devastating wildfires swept through California.
Jonathan (47) shared a photo of his eight-year-old son Wolf, writing: 'Unfortunately like many others we lost our house in the LA fires...But what made it a home is still going strong. You are amazing Wolf! So strong and so kind. I feel blessed beyond measure.'
Mara also posted on her own account, including photos of their 'beautiful' residence, adding that the 'memories will remain forever'.
She wrote: 'Losing this home has been heartbreaking, especially all the sentimentals I held so dear. If you know me, you know how much I treasure every little thing that brought a smile.
'My heart aches for J and his artwork, rare books, awards, and amazing guitar collection, all packed with care by David, Dami and Angelique, ready to ship - now gone in an instant.'
'It was always a place of love no matter how complex and colorful at times, it became our safe space with big feelings always welcome/encouraged and no unkindness allowed and take twos if needed, and...will live in my heart forever.'
In December, Jonathan and Mara's Malibu mansion was also threatened by the Franklin Fire which began a few weeks before Christmas.
However, the home was not affected by the blaze at the time.
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