It was one of the most commented on Christmas pictures in the international tabloid press. Actor Ewan McGregor and his wife – and mother of his last child – and actress Mary Elizabeth Winstead (Fargo) celebrate Christmas Eve with his ex-wife Eve Mavrakis and their four daughters. It was the eldest of all the children, Clara, who shared on her Instagram account some typical snapshots of these dates: with the whole family gathered on the sofa or posing with flamboyant faces with her father in the kitchen while he prepares dinner. . However, the anecdote in his case becomes news as the photos represent a confirmation of family reconciliation after the traumatic separation between Ewan and Eve in 2018 after 22 years of marriage. The “Trainspotting” star left her for Winstead before the divorce became official, prompting Mavrakis to call the actress “trash” and prompting his children to publicly condemn their father's behavior. But the scene is not only the product of the soothing Christmas spirit, but also of a trend that, at least in Hollywood, is leaving behind the clichés that its own films have cultivated for years and turning to the confirmation that ex-couples can be friends with each other. .
A little less than a month ago, two other stars from the Mecca of cinema expressed their great complicity to confirm this declaration. Gwyneth Paltrow and Dakota Johnson, former and current partner of Coldplay singer Chris Martin, posed smiling and holding hands in a picture shared on Instagram by the former. On the same social network, Paltrow assured that although “it may seem strange because it is unconventional”, she maintains a close friendship with the protagonist of 50 Shades of Gray. “I love you so much. “He is a charming and wonderful person,” he confirmed. Also in the last few weeks we have seen another high-profile example, namely the support that Taylor Swift gave Sophie Turner, Sansa Stark in the series Game of Thrones, following her split from singer Joe Jonas, Swift's ex. Both made their nights out in New York City go viral, and the pop star even let Turner use her luxurious Tribeca apartment so he could stay there during the The custody dispute over their two daughters was resolved in court.
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Is it transferrable to the rest of us mortals to feel such profound compassion for someone who now shares their life with our ex? For psychologist Silvia Llop, this should be the case especially if this person is or was part of our close circle or if there are children in common. “It is not necessary to become good friends. The simple fact of having a warm relationship is enough to maintain the good mood and the meetings are not tense, because the goal would be precisely that there is no discomfort in anyone when you have to see each other. When there is goodwill on all sides, it is easy to achieve this balance and strengthen the relationship over time,” he tells S Moda. In order for this to happen and for us not to feel threatened, the expert says it is important that any romantic feelings are gone and that we feel completely safe in our new relationship.
Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber, Lenny Kravitz and Jason Momoa, Katy Perry and Miranda Kerr… The list of celebrities who are breaking down prejudices about the irreconcilable enmity between ex-partners continues to grow every day, sometimes even overcoming the pressure of legions of fans who fight online battles to protect the honor of their respective idols. But there is no better ambassador of that spirit in the hills of Los Angeles than Demi Moore. After being married to Bruce Willis for thirteen years, the protagonist of classics like “Ghost” enjoyed a great relationship with his new wife, model Emma Heming, which proved particularly valuable after the star of “The Jungle” suffered from dementia. got known. glass. Moore described Heming as an absolutely charming woman: “We are united mothers, sisters, bonded in this crazy adventure of life.” At the same time and despite the turmoil of her divorce, the actress also demonstrated her camaraderie with Mila Kunis, the actor's current wife Ashton Kutcher, to whom Moore was married between 2005 and 2011, had a phone broadcast from the company during the 2022 Super Bowl in which they joked about all the things they had in common, as they are not only a romantic partner, but also a have the same job and even studied at the same institute. Such is their mutual admiration that Kunis himself publicly insulted Kutcher for acting like an “asshole” toward Moore in the final years of their relationship.
For anyone who wants to follow Demi Moore's example, whether to think about the well-being of the children involved or to make a New Year's resolution for better communication with those who share the routine of our loved ones, psychologist and sexologist Silvia encourages us Sanz: Practice empathy as an essential starting point. “Thinking about how the couple might feel, respecting each other's spaces, making decisions, thinking about avoiding conflict, promoting good communication to avoid misunderstandings… The key is not so much with the ex-partner “In being friends, but in building a good relationship.” Practicing understanding, patience and empathy.”