Martine McCutcheon , the former EastEnders star and Love Actually actress, faced a tough blow this summer when her husband of 12 years, Jack McManus, decided to end their nearly two-decade-long relationship. However, after posting a radiant selfie on social media last week, it seems Martine is bouncing back stronger than ever. A source claimed to OK !: "Martine is feeling stronger than ever at the moment, she's worked hard to move past the split.
It was a really tough time for her, but she's out the other side now".The 48 year old actress announced her separation from Jack in August, after 18 years together. She shared a heartfelt statement on Instagram , writing: "After much thought and consideration, Jack has decided it's best for us to separate after 18 years together and I accept his decision.
We are both so very blessed and grateful for our beautiful, 9-year-old son Rafferty, whose happiness and welfare, has always been, and will continue to be, our number 1 priority". Martine added that despite the split, they would continue to 'cherish' their role as parents and work towards ensuring their son feels safe and secure. She concluded: "Our love for Rafferty, is something that will never, waver, or change and we obviously want to protect him and help him feel as safe and secure as possible.
" Martine and Jack's dreamy 2012 wedding on the idyllic shores of Lake Como seemed to paint them as the quintessential couple. And with Martine posting smitten pictures just weeks before .