Martin Freeman and his former partner Amanda Abbington were in a relationship for 16 long years and starred opposite each other in Sherlock – the BBC adaptation. Since after the shocking split in 2016, Amanda has found love again with Northern Irish actor named Jonjo O’Neill, but no one knows whether Martin Freeman has taken another chance at love, join us to find out.
When Did Martin Freeman Meet Amanda
Martin Freeman and Amanda met in 2000 during the shooting of the film called Men Only, they hit it off and commenced dating immediately, moving on to have a couple of kids, with their son Joe coming first and later followed by their beautiful daughter named Grace. During the course of their dalliance, the duo were cast together in a good number of productions which include the likes of Swinging with the Finkels, The Debt which was released in 2003, The All Together as well as The Robinsons.
Does Martin Freeman have a wife now after splitting from Amanda
Martin Freeman announced his split from his girlfriend Amanda Abbington in December 2016 after 16-year–long relationship. However, the Sherlock star is apparently not heartbroken as he was spotted on his way out with an unidentified woman and this happened ten months after his separation from the mother of his two kids.
Freeman maintained a low key as the famed actor went on a relaxing stroll with his mystery woman around North London, wearing a baker boy cap on top of a bomber jacket. The popular actor seemed to be in high spirit with his stunning brunette beside him as they spent a busy day in the capital. He kept things cool but casual in jeans and crisp spotted shirt, layered beneath his jacket. In a bid to prove his peculiar sense of style, the Sherlock star added his trademark geek-chic goggles as he chatted with the unidentified lady while they made their way into town
On her own part, Martin Freeman’s lady friend was effortlessly stylish, appearing in a baggy jumper in grey color, over a thigh-skimming skirt in black, jazzed up with a scarf in lively purple. With her hair falling loose, the brunette finished off her appearance with over-sized sunshades, fully relaxed as she joined the Sherlock actor to spend a day in town.
His relationship With The Mystery Woman
Presently, no one is privy to the kind of relationship that exists between the pair since Martin Freeman is yet to make any comment about it, neither has anyone heard from the actor’s representatives. But from all, indications, the Sherlock star is yet to embark on any marriage till date.
His relationship With Amanda After Separation
However, Freeman’s outing with his mystery woman comes after his quiet split from his partner of 16 years. December 2016 saw the end of his relationship with Amanda Abbington. The famed actor told Radio Times that his separation from Amanda happened earlier in 2016. He also revealed that their separation was an amicable one. According to Freeman, they still remain on friendly terms but it is all cool and lovely. He disclosed that they were already over when they did the series.
During the course of his interview with Radio Times, Martin Freeman who is the father of Amanda’s two kids made sure not to spill many details on their unexpected split. However, on the surface, he seemed to be taking it in his stride. The actor stated that he is ok with the split and that it was conducted in a civilized manner. He expressed admiration and respect for his former partner’s work and referred to her as a brilliant actress as well as a brilliant woman. He even shocked fans further when he revealed that he still loves his ex and will always love her even though they are no longer together.
When asked if he thinks that his overwhelming accomplishments in recent times in movies like The Hobbit played any part in their split, Martin Freeman replied in the affirmative, however, he tapered his response by saying that it was only to a certain extent – though not as much as he would have hoped it did.