HOLLYWOOD actress Alice Evans reached out to Martine McCutcheon with a supportive message amid the Love Actually star's divorce. Martine, 48, announced this week that her 12 year marriage to musician Jack McManus had ended - and it was his decision. The former EastEnders actress returned to Instagram on Friday with a smiling snap of her alongside her pet pooch Don.

She flashed a big smile while wearing a colourful pink floral top and a pair of sunglasses. Martine wrote: "Just had a lovely, sunshine,stroll with Don..

.. He’s so cute - I can’t take it!" Her fans were quick to show their support for the star and was delighted to see Martine with a smile on her face.

Movie star Alice, 56, who endured a bitter public divorce battle with Ioan Gruffudd , posted a touching comment. She wrote: "Thinking about you. Hope you're doing ok," followed by three red heart emojis .

Ioan got engaged to girlfriend Bianca Wallace - two years after his split from ex-wife Alice. The former couple share two daughters and have been fighting in the courts over their custody. He won the last round of their messy battle.

In a statement on social media, the Love Actually actress said Jack suggested it was best they both went their separate ways. But as Jack, 40, is seen for the first time without his wedding ring , Martine has taken a swipe at her estranged partner. Taking to her Instagram stories, the star reposted a clip from wellness educator Alex Elle.

In the clip, the author says: "The older I ge.