Sam Claflinand his wifeLaura Haddockare legally separating aftersix years of marriage.
“Laura and I have decided to legally separate,” the statement said. “We will move forward with nothing but love, friendship and a deep respect for one another, whilst we continue to raise our family together.”
“We won’t be commenting on this further,” the statement continued. “Thank you in advance for your support and respecting our privacy at this time. Both of us x.”
Haddock shared the same statement on her ownInstagramStories.
Claflin and Haddock, 33, share two children together:daughter Margot, 18 months, and son Pip, 3½.
TheNightingaleactor has often spoke of hislove for being a dadand told PEOPLE last June that he’d “always” be open to having more kids.
“I grew up in a big family, my wife grew up in a big family,” he said at the time.
Sam Claflin’s Instagram.Sam Claflin Instagram
Laura Haddock’s Instagram.Laura Haddock/Instagram
“When I was asked what I wanted to be when I was older, when I was a kid, I never used to … specify a job. I just said, ‘I want to be a dad. I want to be a good dad, and I want to be a cool dad,’” he added, joking that “I’m failing at those parts!”
Claflin and Haddock tied the knot in 2013 and have kept details of their relationship private.
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In June, Haddockwished Claflin a happy birthday, writing on Instagram, “Happy birthday to this kind, generous, loving, beautiful man.. @mrsamclaflin 🙏🏼for all that you do. Happy birthday! x”
On Valentine’s day, sheposted a photoof theAdriftstar, calling him the “greatest hubs” and “the greatest dad.”
source: people.com
