Thandiwe Newton was photographed for the first-time on Saturday, amid reports that she had split with husband Ol Parker. She confirmed their end to 23 years of marriage by a public display of affection with Lonr.
In a green printed fleece and khaki cargo pants, the 49-year old Hollywood star gave credibility to the speculations that her husband was dead. She also stopped for a passionate kiss with 25-year-old rapper in Miami.
The embattled actress, who it has been said is heading to rehab, ditched her wedding ring and diverted her attention from recent adversity by lapping up some time in the balmy Florida temperatures with the California native, whose real name is Elijah Dias.
Lonr, 25, is just four years younger than Thandiwe’s 21-year old daughter Ripley.
PICTURE EXCLUSIVE : PICTURE ELECTION: Thandiwe, 49, travelled to the PDA and accompanied musician Lonr (25), as Thandiwe, an actress in trouble, ditched her wedding band for the first time since reports that she is heading to rehab.
Accessorising with a round pair of sunglasses and toting a leopard print bag, Thandiwe, who has also faced an acrimonious exit from Magic Mike 3, appeared in very content spirits as she interlocked her fingers with Lonr’s whilst walking alongside each other.
He was followed by more than 57,000 people via Instagram. His casual attire consisted of a black hoodie and maroon trousers, as well as a crossbody leather bag.
They spent their weekends with lots of quality time. This included some retail therapy, and then they ate a delicious meal.
As the director of The Director’s Cut, he was not spotted with his ring earlier in this week while he was leaving London.
Cosy: The 49-year-old Hollywood star gave credence to the whirling speculation that she had parted ways with her director husband by stopping for a passionate kiss and holding hands with the rapper, 25, in Miami
Close: The embattled actress, who it has been said is heading to rehab, diverted her attention from recent adversity by lapping up some time in the balmy Florida temperatures with the California native, whose real name is Elijah Dias
Sign: Thandiwe was not wearing any other jewellery. Her wedding ring, however, was there.
Day out: The hitmaker, followed by over 57,000 people on Instagram, kept his attire laidback, sporting a black hoodie, maroon trousers and crossbody leather bag
Miami loving: Accessorising with a round pair of sunglasses and toting a leopard print bag, Thandiwe, who has also faced an acrimonious exit from Magic Mike 3, appeared in very content spirits
Passionate: Both were open to locking lips in public.
Lonr, born in April 1997, entered the music industry with single A.M and he released his debut EP titled Land of Nothing Real, his stage name’s acronym, in 2020.
His credibility as a songwriter is evident. He has been nominated multiple times for Grammy Awards, for contributions to H.E.R. projects in 2019.
He has expressed a desire to “take over the universe” and previously cited Kanye West and Kurt Cobain as his inspirations.
Wonderland asked the singer what his top hope was for the future. He said that he hoped to reach heights far beyond my dreams and expectations. I’m looking forward to the moment where I can say, “I never knew I would be here to see this”.
After splitting from Ol, 52-year-old husband, Thandiwe was reported to be suffering from family and emotional problems. She shares with Booker, 8 and Ripley 21, Nico 17, 17 year olds, and Booker, 8.
Show of affection: Thandiwe held Lonr’s hand as they became caught up in the moment
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Happy: Lonr, born in April 1997, entered the music industry with single A.M and he released his debut EP titled Land of Nothing Real in 2020
Toyboy: At 25, Lonr is only a mere four years older than Thandiwe and Ol’s eldest child, their 21-year-old daughter Ripley
Karriere: Lonr has been nominated for numerous Grammy Awards in recognition of his contributions to H.E.R.’s 2019 projects
Tough times: Thandiwe has reportedly been urged to seek mental health support following the break-up of her marriage – and an alleged bust-up with Magic Mike co-star Channing Tatum over Will Smith ‘s Oscars slap – which she has denied
Ol is an English filmmaker, who also wrote and directed Mamma Mia! We Go Again.
According to a source, ‘Thandiwe has been unusually acting on set. She is very strung. It was clear that her apparent collapse caused such disruptions, she could not play the part.
“She has a lot of things going on in her life. She and her husband are separated. For emotional support, she brought two of her pet rabbits with her to the hotel.
Thandiwe reportedly was encouraged to seek out mental health support after her divorce and an alleged bust up with Magic Mike star Channing Tatum.
Aspirations: The musician has previously voiced a burning desire to ‘take over the world,’ and names Kurt Cobain and Kanye West amongst his influences
Difficulties: It has been reported that Thandiwe has been suffering with emotional and family problems after separating from her husband Ol, 52, with whom she shares children Ripley, 21, Nico, 17, and Booker, eight
Chilled: Thandiwe seemed relaxed while she talked to Lonr and walked with her on their outing
A kiss was stolen: The couple tried to conceal their love behind Westside Estate Agency
Star has shared her past stories of a series of “deaths” in her turbulent past. She also spoke out about her painful experiences with racism, sexual abuse and bulimia while working in the entertainment industry.
She was sixteen when John Duigan, a 39-year-old director at the time, groomed her.
Duigan’s violations lasted for five years. Two of them were termed a relationship after Newton sought Newton’s blessing that she be his girlfriend, at the age of 18, and asked her to conceal their prior intimacy, which started when she just 16 years old.
Bafta winner actress, she said that the relationship made her feel self-destructive and has spoken out to say so.
Thandiwe stated that Duigan exploited her vulnerability when she was weak.
“I was shy and very sweet,” she said. The situation was not my responsibility. What would I prefer if things were different? Sure.
“But, I now appreciate myself for how I have gotten through it. “I don’t view myself as a victim.”
“I was shy and very sweet. The situation was not my responsibility. Would you have preferred things to be different for me? InStyle spoke to her 2011 in an interview.
Trouble in paradise Thandiwe reportedly was encouraged to seek out mental health support in the wake of her divorce and an alleged breakup with Magic Mike costar Channing Tatum. This is allegedly over Will Smith’s Oscars slap.
“But now I am able to appreciate my achievements more because of the process I went through. It’s not my fault that I was made a victim. It was legally done when I was 16 years old, but I felt coerced.
During the first Covid lockdown, she added: ‘I had a very complicated relationship with sex. For me to be noticed, it was almost like I needed something in return. Sexual abusers and predators are able to see it from a distance.
“It was very difficult being a teenager working in the movie business. You can’t work in this industry if you don’t have your mom there.
Thandiwe stated that a casting director made her touch herself while she was only 18 years old.
She said: ‘A director, on a callback, had a camera shooting up my skirt and asked me to touch my t**s and think about the guy making love to me in the scene,’ she told W.
“I thought it was weird. But there was a woman casting director and I had done other weird things so I took the plunge.”
She discovered that the tape was kept by an unknown man and that he was using it to play poker for Hollywood’s elite.
Thandiwe, who discovered that Thandiwe was violating the law, began to call out the abuse. This cost Thandiwe many of her jobs.
Marie Claire told her that she was aware of the sexual abuse going on all around her and so became the person they didn’t want hired because it would be called out.
“In retrospect I see many situations where I would not have been employed and other actresses wouldn’t want to associate with me.”
The worst thing about being stripped of your innocence is how it affects you. The sense of worthlessness, shame—these things are very hard to move on from. However, you can do it,” she said to the outlet.
According to the star, she cut ties with a publicist after he asked her to cease talking about having been sexually assaulted because it was “not good for your image”.
Thandiwe claimed that she was elated to be able to share her feelings.Scarred by the ‘way I was used and the type of role I had to play in auditions.
She later revealed that she had been told once to quit talking about the attack in order not to affect her job prospects.
Past: The actress has previously told how she has suffered ‘a number of breakdowns’ as well as discussing her heartbreaking experiences of sexual abuse when she was in her teens (pictured 1991 aged 16)