Downton Abbey actress Amy Nuttall has been left heartbroken following a shock split from husband Andrew Buchan.
It has been reported that Broadchurch star Andrew split with Amy – his wife of 11 years – over Christmas and has moved in with his Better co-star Leila Farzad.
What Has Amy Nuttall Said?
Since the news emerged, Amy emotionally admitted in an interview that she 'can’t talk about it', with friends also revealing the extent of her heartache.
'It's been very hard for Amy,' one said. 'She's been crying virtually every day since it happened and she's struggling to cope with things.'
It is understood that Amy grew suspicious of Andrew after seeing cosy photos of him and Leila on social media. Her fears then grew when she allegedly discovered that her husband had been staying at a hotel close to their home and had bought lingerie in a size different from her own.
A source told The Sun, 'The penny started to drop over a period of time. He was away a lot, which wasn't unusual because of the nature of his work, but at one point Amy realised he had been staying in hotels very near to home — and wondered why.
'As time moved on, there were some tell-tale signs that he had become close to Leila - just something in his mannerisms and in their social media posts together.
'But the final straw was the lingerie — that's what clinched it. Amy just knew instinctively that it wasn't meant for her.'
Amy shared a cryptic post on Instagram last month, writing, 'I am not impressed by money, social status or job title. I’m impressed by the way someone treats other human beings.'
She has been inundated with support underneath the post, with one fan writing, 'Loyalty and honesty is priceless. Lose instant respect for someone when they damage that.'
Another wrote, 'You’ll have the last laugh. Remember that.'
She also shared a carousel of photos from a holiday, with no sign of her husband. The caption was, 'Holidays with my favourites'.
According to sources, Amy is also being supported by good friend and Liar co-star Joanne Froggart, with one saying, 'Luckily, Amy has some great friends around her who are supporting her every step of the way. One is Joanne and only a few years ago she split from her husband but she has got through and come out the other side.'
How Many Children Does Amy Nuttall Have?
She shares a son and daughter with Andrew, who have been kept out of the limelight.
How Old Is Amy Nuttall?
She is 40.
What Else Has Amy Nuttall Starred In?
She rose to fame on Emmerdale in 2000, playing Chloe Atkinson for five years.
Her most prominent role is that of Ethel Parks in Downton Abbey, who she played between 2011 and 2012.
Additional credentials include New Tricks, All Creatures Great and Small and most recently, Why Didn't They Ask Evans?
When Did Amy Nuttall And Andrew Buchanan Get Married?
They tied the knot on 8 September 2012.
What Has Andrew Buchan Said?
The actor is yet to break his silence.
What Has Andrew Buchan Been In?
He is best known for his roles in Broadchurch, Party Animals, The Fixer and Garrow's Law.
How Old Is Andrew Buchan?
He is 44.
How Did Andrew Buchan And Leila Meet?
They met on the set of BBC drama, Better. They both have leading roles, with Andrew playing Col McHugh - the criminal Leila's character, DI Lou Slack, has been working for [see below].
What Has Leila Farzad Said?
Taking to Instagram last month, Leila paid tribute to her Better co-stars – including Andrew - in a reel, thanking them for 'wiping her tears' and 'holding her up'.
How Old Is Leila Farzad?
She is 39.
What Else Has Leila Farzad Been In?
She earned a BAFTA TV Award nomination for her role in I Hate Suzie. Leila has also starred in Law & Order: UK, Innocent and Avenue 5.
Who Is James Maizels?
James is Leila's first husband. They married in 2013, but it is not known when they split.
How Many Children Does Leila Farzad have?
She has a daughter Allegra with James, who they welcomed in 2014.