Millie Mackintosh and Hugo Taylor have announced their separation after seven years of marriage, according to exclusive reports from the Daily Mail. The Made In Chelsea stars, who share two young daughters, have quietly parted ways following what sources describe as a challenging beginning to the year.
Quiet Separation After Difficult Start to 2024
The couple, who first met as teenagers and rose to fame together on the E4 reality series, have decided to go their separate ways after serious conversations about their future. Millie, 36, and Hugo, 39, married in June 2018 and have daughters Sienna, five, and Aurelia, four.
Sources close to the pair emphasize that their primary focus remains their children and maintaining a loving family environment despite the separation. 'Their main priority remains their children and family life, and separating is not something they ever hoped would happen,' revealed an insider.
Recent Developments and Social Media Clues
The separation comes after Millie recently travelled to India to attend a wellness retreat designed to 'heal' the nervous system, while Hugo was on a skiing holiday. During her stay, the reality star was photographed without her wedding ring and shared several social media posts that appeared to allude to a new chapter in her life.
On Instagram, Millie posted a quote that read: 'You don't always have to know what comes next in your journey. Sometimes you just need to be where you are and know that it's okay to be there.' In another story, she shared: 'And then the moon said to me, dear girl, it's time to own your f***ing power.'
Complex Relationship History
The couple's relationship has followed a winding path over the years. Millie first met Hugo as a teenager, and they began dating when she was 21 during their time on Made In Chelsea. However, their romance initially took a detour when Millie married rapper Professor Green in 2013, only to divorce in 2016.
That same year, she rekindled her relationship with Hugo, and the pair tied the knot two years later. They welcomed their first daughter, Sienna, in 2020, followed by Aurelia in 2021.
Personal Struggles and Candid Revelations
In recent years, Millie has been remarkably open with her fans about her personal challenges, including past struggles with alcohol that led her to become teetotal and write the book Bad Drunk. She has also spoken candidly about her journey in overcoming severe anxiety.
During a recent interview on Roxie Nafousi's podcast Rise with Roxie, Millie spoke frankly about difficulties within her marriage, revealing how she would sometimes mix Xanax or Valium with alcohol to ease hangovers. 'I hid it from him,' she admitted about her substance use. 'The drinking definitely did cause a lot of fallouts and yeah towards the end I knew also if I didn't stop that it was really causing the relationship a lot of damage.'
Recent Public Displays of Affection
Despite the separation, the couple had recently shared loving public messages about their relationship. On Valentine's Day 2024, Millie posted a series of photos with Hugo on Instagram, captioning: 'I feel so lucky to have found my soulmate - our path to each other may have had a few detours but we ultimately found our way.'
The year before, Hugo had expressed his admiration for Millie, writing on Instagram: 'Love is pure happiness, obsession, someone you can't live without. I've felt this way about you since the day we met over 20 years ago.'
Navigating Co-Parenting Arrangements
According to sources, the couple are currently considering what living apart might look like and how they plan to navigate co-parenting their young children. 'At present, they are considering what living apart might look like and how they plan to navigate co-parenting their young children,' the source explained.
The insider added: 'It's been an incredibly difficult start to the year, and one they hope to continue managing in private.' The pair were last seen together in an Instagram post on Christmas Day, but Millie has not shared any pictures with Hugo this year.
The Daily Mail has contacted representatives for both Millie Mackintosh and Hugo Taylor for further comment on the separation.
