Toni Collette is “devastated that her separation of marriage became so public,” as friends say she “hasn’t recovered and will take a long time to heal.”
Toni Collette is reportedly still suffering from the breakdown in her marriage, three months after her split from husband Dave Galafassi made headlines.
Friends say the 50-year-old Muriel’s Wedding star still has a long way to go before she can truly break away from the heartbreak.
“She hasn’t recovered from her breakup and probably won’t anytime soon,” a longtime friend of the actress told Woman’s Day.
The source also said Toni is “devastated” their split has “become so public” and is struggling to enjoy her work commitments like promoting her latest film The Estate.
“Toni is a miracle, how she can pull herself together and continue to function,” said the friend. “The publicity side of movies is something she usually enjoys, but not when her life is a mess.”
Toni Collette (pictured) is reportedly still reeling from her marital breakdown, three months after her split from husband Dave Galafassi made headlines
Toni, who shares daughter Sage, 14, and son Arlo, 11, with her ex, is also said to be concerned adjusting to the new territory of co-parenting.
It comes almost three months after Toni and Dave’s split became public.
Dave, who was a drummer in an indie rock band when he met the About a Boy star, confirmed their split in December when he was pictured passionately kissing chiropractor Shannon Egan on Manly Beach in Sydney.
The source said Toni was “devastated” their split had “become so public” and was struggling to enjoy her work commitments. (Pictured: Toni and estranged husband David in LA in January 2010)
Chron Australia contacted Toni’s management about the photos and hours later she announced the couple had split in a joint statement posted to her newly activated Instagram account.
“It is with grace and gratitude that we announce our divorce,” the couple wrote.
“We are united in our decision and are parting with continued respect and care for one another.
Toni, who shares daughter Sage, 14, and son Arlo, 11, with her ex, is also said to be concerned adjusting to the new territory of co-parenting
“Our children are of the utmost importance to us and we will continue to thrive as a family, albeit in different ways. We are grateful for the space and love you are granting us as we evolve and peacefully move through this transition. Thanks very much.’
The pair met at the launch of Galafassi’s band’s debut album Metal Detector in Sydney in 2002, and their second meeting took place just days later at a house party.
They were married less than a year after meeting in January 2003 with Buddhist rituals at their property in Berry on the NSW south coast.
Dave, who was a drummer in an indie rock band when he met Toni, confirmed their split in December when he was pictured kissing chiropractor Shannon Egan in Manly Beach, Sydney