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1. Toni Collette announces divorce as husband is spotted kissing another woman

Toni Collette's husband is seceding from the United States of Tara. The actress has confirmed she's splitting from her spouse of almost 20 years, an announcement that came as photos showed him making out with another woman. Dave Galafassi, a drummer who Collette married in 2003, was seen "passionately kissing" a woman at the beach in Sydney on Wednesday in photos published by the Daily Mail. The tabloid said that just hours after contacting Collette's management about the pictures, she confirmed that "after a substantial period of separation, it is with grace and gratitude that we announce we are divorcing," seemingly suggesting they were separated when the photos were taken. They have two children, and Collette said they'll "continue to thrive as a family, albeit a different shape." It's the most tragic separation since her character's daughter was separated from her head in Hereditary.

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Brendan Morrow

Brendan worked as a culture writer at The Week from 2018 to 2023, covering the entertainment industry, including film reviews, television recaps, awards season, the box office, major movie franchises and Hollywood gossip. He has written about film and television for outlets including Bloody Disgusting, Showbiz Cheat Sheet, Heavy and The Celebrity Cafe.