Tamzin Outhwaite says she is ‘pleased to be single’ after her break up

Tamzin Outhwaite has confirmed she’s split from toyboy boyfriend Tom Child but revealed she is now ‘happy to be single’ for the first time in her life.

The actress, 53, was in a six year relationship with Child, 33, who she met at a yoga class in 2017 – they broke up earlier this summer.

Prior to this she was married to actor Tom Ellis, but the couple split in 2014 when he allegedly cheated on her with actress Emile De Ravin while filming American series Once Upon a Time.

Speaking to The Mirror about her newfound single status, Outhwaite shared: ‘I’m quite happy. And being single and happy is a really lovely place to be. And that can only happen with life experience.’ 

Reflecting on this break up, she said, ‘Maybe before now, I’ve been single but not happy. For anyone struggling, the most important relationship you will ever have is with yourself.’ 

She continued: There is a lot said about people not wanting to be on their own as they get older. I really like being on my own. Especially now, at this age, I really like my own company.’ 

It’s the first time she’s spoken publicly about her latest break-up and it seems to hit rather differently to her divorce.

Ellis, 45, is the father of her children Flo, 16, and Marnie, 12, but he now lives in the US with his new wife Meaghan, 38, and baby daughter Dolly, who is ten months old. 

Outhwaite is currently starring in Channel 5 drama The Wives and her character Sylvie has jut gone through a divorce.

Her co-stars are her friends Angela Griffin, 48, and Jo Joyner, 47, who play Sylvie’s ex-sister-in-laws, Natasha and Beth.

In 2023, Outhwaite shared a post online a decade since her split from husband Ellis and wrote: ’10 years since the father of my kids walked out on us for the final time.’ 

The marriage is understood to have ended after he confessed to an affair with Australian actress Ravin, best known for her role as Claire Littleton in Lost, while they worked together on US TV show Once Upon A Time in 2013. 

In a now deleted Tweet, Outhwaite said she was still hearing more stories of Ellis’ alleged infidelity that took place during their nine year marriage. 

Outhwaite wrote: ‘Ten years since the father of my kids walked out on us for the final time. I still meet new people on jobs who reveal more infidelities and lies that he committed. 

‘But thankfully my heart and soul are clear and clean and I could not be happier right now.’ 

The EastEnders actress later deleted the Tweet and told her followers she marked the decade since her marriage broke down because she felt a ‘feeling of triumph and pride’ having made it through her heartache.  

She said: ‘Thank you all for your messages re my now deleted tweet. 

‘I was marking the 10 year anniversary with pride, a feeling of triumph & genuine gratitude.

‘I understand it has triggered some people. For anyone struggling, the most important relationship you will ever have is with yourself.’

Outhwaite had been introduced to Ellis in 2005 by his old friend, the actor James McAvoy, who was appearing on stage with the actress.

After nine  years of marriage, they were granted a quick divorce in 2014 – leaving Outhwaite heartbroken. 

‘Tamzin couldn’t believe Tom’s betrayal and was distraught,’ a source told The Sun in 2016.

‘She was excited for him to go over to America and ­further his career off the back of Miranda while she raised their two daughters and this is how he repaid her.’

Outhwaite told Essentials magazine in 2015: ‘I wouldn’t not be with my husband over a one-night stand is all I’ll say’ – hinting that their split was the result of more than just a single mistake. 

The actress said she didn’t want to reveal the precise details of their troubles for fear of hurting their kids.

She added: ‘I will tell them exactly what happened and it will come from me. He’s still their dad and they still have a relationship.’

Ellis has since made a name for himself in the US, playing the devil incarnate in TV drama series Lucifer. 

Tamzin had been introduced to Tom in 2005 by his old friend, the actor James McAvoy, who was appearing on stage with the actress. 

After nine  years of marriage, they were granted a quick divorce in 2014 – leaving Outhwaite heartbroken. 

‘Tamzin couldn’t believe Tom’s betrayal and was distraught,’ a source told The Sun in 2016.

‘She was excited for him to go over to America and ­further his career off the back of Miranda while she raised their two daughters and this is how he repaid her.’

Outhwaite told Essentials magazine in 2015: ‘I wouldn’t not be with my husband over a one-night stand is all I’ll say’ – hinting that their split was the result of more than just a single mistake. 

The actress said she didn’t want to reveal the precise details of their troubles for fear of hurting their kids.

She added: ‘I will tell them exactly what happened and it will come from me. He’s still their dad and they still have a relationship.’

Tom has since made a name for himself in the US, playing the devil incarnate in TV drama series Lucifer. 

After nine years of marriage, they were granted a quick divorce in 2014 – leaving Outhwaite heartbroken. 

‘Tamzin couldn’t believe Tom’s betrayal and was distraught,’ a source told The Sun in 2016.

‘She was excited for him to go over to America and ­further his career off the back of Miranda while she raised their two daughters and this is how he repaid her.’

Outhwaite told Essentials magazine in 2015: ‘I wouldn’t not be with my husband over a one-night stand is all I’ll say’ – hinting that their split was the result of more than just a single mistake. 

The actress said she didn’t want to reveal the precise details of their troubles for fear of hurting their kids.

She added: ‘I will tell them exactly what happened and it will come from me. He’s still their dad and they still have a relationship.’

Ellis has since made a name for himself in the US, playing the devil incarnate in TV drama series Lucifer.