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Daily Mail
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Eamonn Holmes puts on loved-up display with girlfriend Katie Alexander days after estranged wife Ruth Langsford 'called in the lawyers to secure their £3.6m family home'
Eamonn Holmes and his new girlfriend looked smitten as they enjoyed a day out together days after a fresh update in the presenter's divorce saga. The GB news broadcaster, 65, and marriage guidance counsellor Katie Alexander, 43, began dating in mid-2024. Despite engagement rumours swirling since December of the same year, the couple only went Instagram official last week after months of low-key holidays and dates. But it seems they're now more than comfortable making their romance public, with the mother-of-two sharing a series of loved-up snaps of her and Eamonn enjoying a day in the woods. With the presenter perched in his wheelchair, the couple posed for a few rare selfies together which Katie shared on Instagram on Friday. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loo Katie and Eamonn, both sporting sunglasses, looked every bit the happy couple in the snaps as the 43-year-old pecked her new boyfriend on the cheek Katie and Eamonn, both sporting sunglasses, looked every bit the happy couple in the snaps as the 43-year-old pecked her boyfriend on the cheek. With his partner gazing lovingly at him, Eamonn seemed as happy as ever in another picture as he smiled for thre camera. The smitten display comes just a matter of days after Eamonn's estranged wife Ruth Langsford, 65, called in the lawyers to ensure he will not receive a share of their £3.6 million marital home. The former This Morning presenters left fans stunned last May when news of their split was first reported. With their divorce in the works, Eamonn moved out of their plush six-bedroom home in Weybridge, Surrey, which they had lived in since 2014, last summer. And The Sun revealed earlier this week that Ruth has been granted a severance of joint tenancy on the property. The publication said that public documents state that if Ruth were to pass away, her share of the house would not go to GB News host Eamonn. Sarah Dwight, of the Law Society, told the outlet: 'One of the first things divorce lawyers do is to give their clients the option to sever the joint tenancy, so they can leave their share of the house to whoever they want. 'This move protects Ruth in that if she were to die, she can leave her wealth to whoever she wants, rather than Eamonn getting everything.' MailOnline has contacted representatives for Ruth and Eamonn for comment. After leaving his marital home, Eamonn has since moved into a plush penthouse in Kingston, south-west London, where he lives alone. With the presenter reportedly 'lonely' at his new abode, it was thought that Katie may move down to join Eamonn from her native Yorkshire. However a source close to Ms Alexander told The Mail on Sunday: ''There's no way she will move in with Eamonn in the near future, or for many years. 'She has her children to consider. Truth be told, they are a little unsettled at her relationship being played out in the media and she doesn't want to uproot them. 'They have met Eamonn on several occasions and get on great with him, so things will stay as they are for the time being. 'Eamonn seems so lonely since splitting with Ruth, so it's not exactly ideal for him.' The Irishman's divorce woes have been compounded with his ongoing health issues. Eamonn has been left needing a wheelchair or a walking stick to get around after undergoing surgery on his back in 2022. He sparked concern only last week when he fell off his chair live on air while presenting GB News. Co-host Ellie Costello cried 'oh my gosh' after Eamonn's tumble, before the prideful presenter could be heard saying: 'I'm fine, fine, fine, carry on, carry on, carry on.' The show then cut to an extended adverts break, before Eamonn returned to screens telling viewers: 'They're very wonky wheels on chairs we've got here, as a matter of fact we don't really like the chairs here. 'It was a shock for me because I had a fall two weeks ago in my bathroom that hospitalised me and that hit me right in the back.' 'And that hit me again right in the back. Really really sore, really sore.' Following the two scares, Eamonn shared a heart-breaking update on his health a couple of days ago. Taking to social media to post on old photo of himself broadcasting, he wrote: 'Great picture popped up from 3 years but it's made me sad - I could walk. Got to redouble my efforts.'
News.com.au
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Hugh Jackman ‘heartbroken' over Deborra-Lee Furness' explosive statement
Hugh Jackman is 'heartbroken' over a blistering statement released by his estranged wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, after she filed for divorce this week. Furness, 69, spoke out on Tuesday, just four days after she submitted paperwork to end their marriage of almost three decades amid reports the pair had privately reached a settlement which involved a 'handsome spousal support payment'. 'My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal. It's a profound wound that cuts deep,' she told the Daily Mail. 'However, I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us. This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage,' she continued. 'I have gained much knowledge and wisdom through this experience. Even when we are presented with apparent adversity, it is leading us to our greatest good, our true purpose. It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom.' 'The statement took Hugh and mutual friends by surprise, because she wasn't very direct with who she was speaking about but was alluding to Hugh, and that added emotional weight to it,' an insider told US Weekly. The source added, Jackman, 56, was 'heartbroken' but has no plans to retaliate with a statement of his own. 'Hugh loves and respects Deborra-lee Furness. He will always love her and won't allow it to get ugly,' they said. The former couple, who share 25-year-old son, Oscar, and 19-year-old daughter, Ava, announced they were splitting 'with gratitude, love and kindness' in September 2023. It was confirmed the following year that Jackman had been quietly dating his Music Man co-star, Sutton Foster. The pair was seen kissing in public for the first time in January. Meanwhile, Jackman's close friend, radio presenter Gus Worland, shared new insight on the situation in the wake of Furness' statement this week. 'No one wants anyone to go through what [Jackman] is, and he is going through it publicly because of his fame,' Gus Worland said during an interview on 2GB's Ben Fordham Live on Thursday. 'One thing I have been really strict on is to let Hugh and Deborra-lee Furness do what they have had to do. I was over in New York with him last month and he is fine. He is going along well.' Worland went on to add that Jackman is 'moving on with his life'. 'I hope Deb does as well. They were together for 30 years and have two beautiful kids together,' he said. 'I go to their kids and ask them what we can do to make sure they get through this as best as possible.'
Daily Mail
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE Hugh Jackman seen SMILING in public after ex Deborra-Lee Furness' shock divorce statement
Hugh Jackman has been spotted in public for the first time since his ex Deborra-Lee Furness filed for divorce, and he didn't seem bothered as he brushed off the drama. The 56-year-old actor exited his off-Broadway play 'Sexual Misconduct of the Middle Classes' around 5pm on Friday to greet fans who stood outside New York City 's Minetta Lane Theatre eager to catch a glimpse of him. witnessed the actor in high spirits and was all smiles as he signed his autograph, took photos with adoring fans and even gave some a hug. The Deadpool and Wolverine star, who changed into comfy shorts and a T-shirt, didn't seem bothered by his divorce playing out in the news as he was focused on making the fans happy since they had waited outside over half an hour since the play had ended. He told the crowd, 'Thanks for waiting,' and made sure to thank them for coming, even asking some fans how they were doing. As he made his way to a nearby Citi bike rack, fans continued to approach him and he made sure to give each and every one attention. A few minutes after socializing with fans, he hopped on his Citi bike and rode away. Before Hugh exited the theater, his costar Ella Beatty - Warren Beatty and Annette Bening's 25-year-old daughter - left the theater separately and also took the time to greet fans and sign autographs. When asked about working alongside Hugh, who she has steamy kisses with onstage, she told 'I love Hugh. He's the most wonderful person.' She refused, however, to comment on how he's holding up amid his ex's divorce filing. Instead of responding, she kept quiet and continued to greet fans. revealed earlier this week that the 69-year-old Australian producer had filed a petition for divorce in New York on May 23, nearly two years after they announced their separation. In fact, everything between the couple had been ironed out behind the scenes since multiple court documents on behalf of Furness' attorney were also filed, including the settlement, a proposed judgment of divorce, and certificate of dissolution. All that needs to be done now is for the judge to sign off on the judgment. Furness shocked fans by releasing a statement using the word 'betrayal' when speaking about her 'traumatic journey.' In a statement sent to Deborra-Lee said, 'My heart and compassion goes out to everyone who has traversed the traumatic journey of betrayal. It's a profound wound that cuts deep, however I believe in a higher power and that God/the universe, whatever you relate to as your guidance, is always working FOR us.' She continued, 'This belief has helped me navigate the breakdown of an almost three-decade marriage. I have gained much knowledge and wisdom through this experience. Even when we are presented with apparent adversity, it is leading us to our greatest good, our true purpose. 'It can hurt, but in the long run, returning to yourself and living within your own integrity, values and boundaries is liberation and freedom.' She concluded her statement with the 'one thing' that she has learned, which is 'that none of this is personal,' adding, 'We are all on our individual journeys and I believe that the relationships in our lives are not random. 'We are drawn to people, we invite them in, in order to learn our lessons and to recognize and heal the broken parts of ourselves...I remain grateful.' After Furness' shock statement, a source had revealed exclusively to Jackman's 'bitter reaction' to her statement. Jackman was blindsided by her words, the source spilled, as he believed they had an 'understanding' they would not publicly trash one another after having a 'secret agreement.' 'Hugh was extremely disappointed after reading what his ex had said,' the insider explained. 'There was no stipulation that she could not address this but there was an unwritten understanding that she would not trash him to the press. 'She got around this by not naming him - instead focusing on how she felt.' The couple had been married for 27 years and have two adopted children together - their son Oscar, 24, and a daughter Ava, 19. Furness has received a 'handsome spousal support payment,' according to an insider who spoke to which she is 'pleased with.' 'There was some back and forth regarding this financial agreement but, in the end, she got what she believed she deserved,' the source added. 'Both are coming out of this financially secure.' A separate source said the divorce is 'non contested,' meaning there was not a major disagreement between the couple divorcing. 'They have worked out the details in advance and everything is ironed out in terms of a settlement, alimony and the expenses for the future of their children,' they said. 'They are amicable and they are both fully committed to being the best parents that they can be.' Jackman, who is dating Sutton Foster and was seen walking hand-in-hand with her days before the filing, is 'looking forward to the future and not looking back.'
Daily Mail
8 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
Tycoon's astonishing divorce court confession sends shockwaves through Wall Street
The boss of an $800 million private equity firm suddenly announced he has Alzheimer's disease in the middle of a divorce hearing. Health Point Capital managing partner John Foster, 83, has been locked in a bitter divorce with his estranged wife Stephanie Foster, 57, for four years. Foster claimed her extravagant spending habits wiped out his $45 million fortune and he is almost 'destitute', but Stephanie insists he is hiding assets. His lawyers previously claimed Stephanie blew money on designer clothes and other luxuries 'at a rate that… none of us can conceive'. Stephanie Foster's camp instead rubbished claims Foster was suddenly $12 million in debt when his wife filed for divorce, which may also come as a shock to his shareholders. She said he was still flying on his private jet between New York and Florida for Botox, hair dye, and manicure appointments. Foster also sold a sprawling eight-bedroom, nine-bathroom mansion on the ultra-exclusive Fishers Island, Massachusetts, for $10 million last October. But his claims of being unable to remember documents he signed, or where his wealth was allegedly stashed, became more believable on Wednesday. During his second day on the stand in the Manhattan Supreme Court he dropped the health bombshell which is likely to enrage his shareholders. 'I'm 83-years-old, I have recently had an MRI, which is a brain scan for my Alzheimer's,' he said, totally unprompted, according to the New York Post. Stephanie's lawyer Rita Glavin, who was stunned by the news, asked him to confirm his diagnosis, and he replied 'yes and I am being examined' for it with the MRI. However, he later said in his testimony that he couldn't remember why he got the MRI, or what he said earlier in his evidence. He also spent part of the hearing scrolling through his phone and had to be admonished by Glavin. Concealing his condition could open Health Point Capital to shareholder or investor lawsuits and potential action by the SEC, experts told the NYP. Exactly when Foster was diagnosed and how much his business partners knew about his illness was not disclosed. Foster said he was placed on leave several weeks ago due to 'other litigation not to do with this proceeding', which he also had not told the court before. He is still listed as the first managing partner on the firm's website . Glavin then asked if the 'other litigation' was claims he used company accounts to hide personal income, and Foster responded by ending the hearing. 'Judge, I think we should close for the day, I'm not up for it,' he said, the NYP reported. The court previously heard the 15-year marriage broke down after Foster frequently cheated on his wife. But Stephanie previously said the last straw was him telling her, 'I don't care what happens to you when I die.' Glavin previously told the court how Foster added $3 million to his bank account in one year and splurged $800,000 on a Hinckley yacht. Foster also owns a ranch in Texas filled with exotic African animals including oryx, sable and zebra, a Gulfstream IV-SP jet, and a mansion in The Breakers on Palm Beach, Florida. Stephanie produced a text message exchange between Foster and the family lawyer that she claimed was proof he was hiding his wealth. 'Your net-worth strategy worked. Steph is stunned. Told me I'm bankrupt! She's very upset!' he wrote.
Forbes
10 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
Did David Geffen Really Risk Billions By Skipping A Prenup?
Contributing author: Morgan Fraser Mouchette David Geffen is a triple threat—a record executive, film producer, and talent agent—but was he a threat to his own multibillion-dollar empire when he tied the knot without a prenup? In March of 2023, Mr. Geffen married his personal trainer, David Armstrong. It was a union that drew intense speculation, due to their 50-year age gap—Mr. Geffen was 80 to Mr. Armstrong's 30—as well as rumors about Mr. Armstrong's past and evidence that he had changed his name several times (Mr. Armstrong also goes by Donovan Michaels). Still, love is love, and the couple enjoyed a lifestyle befitting Mr. Geffen's extreme wealth, at least until they didn't. Two years later, in February of 2025, they separated, and Mr. Geffen officially filed for divorce in Los Angeles, CA, in May 2025, citing irreconcilable differences. Though the shock factor of this May-December relationship had worn off, news of the divorce brought a surprising twist—that the couple had not signed a prenuptial agreement. Thanks to a vast business empire including DreamWorks Pictures, Asylum Records and Geffen Records, Mr. Geffen's net worth is valued at over $8 billion. However, it is unlikely that Mr. Armstrong will be entitled to a substantial percentage of that fortune in their divorce. California is a community property state that generally divides marital property equally upon divorce, but most of Mr. Geffen's wealth was accumulated at the height of his career—long before his marriage to Mr. Armstrong. Thus, the bulk of his assets would likely be considered separate property. As he is no longer involved in the day-to-day operations at his labels, his current income is primarily earned via his role at Geffen Advisors and through prior investments, which significantly limits the assets his soon-to-be ex-spouse could be entitled to. From my experience working with high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals, I would speculate that Mr. Geffen's wealth may have also been secured through irrevocable trusts prior to marriage, another way of shielding assets from divorce. This strategy is common for many reasons: the reduction of estate taxes, privacy of financial records, and protection from legal proceedings such as divorce. Given that Mr. Geffen was 80 years old, his estate and assets may have long ago been structured to account for divorce and death, mitigating the need for a prenup. Due to the aforementioned factors, the most likely entitlement for Mr. Armstrong would be spousal support. However, since this marriage was only two years long, the support would be temporary or rehabilitative, confined by law to one year rather than lifelong alimony. In accounting for the luxurious lifestyle enjoyed by the couple, the courts will likely provide Mr. Armstrong with a small percentage to adapt in his post-divorce transition. All told, this would amount to just a sliver of Mr. Geffen's total wealth, though it could still be considered quite a payday for the former fitness instructor who, reportedly, also spent time as a go-go dancer in Miami. Mr. Armstrong has responded to the divorce petition, stating, 'The exact nature and extent of separate property assets and obligations are unknown at this time.' He further stressed that he 'reserves the right to amend this Response when the same is ascertained,' which leads me to believe that he may push back in an attempt to gain a higher payout. Anonymous statements from an alleged ex-girlfriend of Mr. Armstrong have added to this speculation, expressing that his intentions have historically been driven by the desire for money and fame, which were certainly within his reach during this marriage. Mr. Geffen is a titan of empire and likely would have recognized that prenuptial agreements are standard business practice, begging the question: why would he opt out? For starters, Mr. Geffen may have felt confident that his exposure upon divorce or even death was already limited. Other common reasons for foregoing a prenup include the desire to maintain privacy, an underestimation of financial risks in a marriage, or simply being too blinded by love. In this particular case, the couple's age gap could have also been a factor, as Mr. Geffen may have felt the need to demonstrate trust to Mr. Armstrong. Conversely, he may have had confidence in his control over their relationship dynamics. With the divorce proceedings ongoing, it remains to be seen whether Mr. Geffen's lack of a prenup will work in his favor. Even if he comes out relatively unscathed, it should be noted that such an outcome is an exception, not the rule. A relationship is akin to a business investment, and regardless of financial status, should be treated like one. Working with a matrimonial attorney and a holistic financial advisory team is the only foolproof way to safeguard your legacy in the event of divorce. Morgan Fraser Mouchette, Partner in the New York City office of Blank Rome and Vice Chair of the Matrimonial and Family Law Group, handles complex matrimonial matters for high-net-worth and high-profile clients. She provides individuals and families with tailored and strategic support to navigate and move on from life's most difficult outcomes, including divorce.
