Matt Bellamy, the 47-year-old lead singer of the rock band Muse, has been photographed spending time with his former fiancée, Gaia Polloni, in the wake of his reported separation from his wife, model Elle Evans. The musician was seen on a walk in Notting Hill last week with Polloni, a sex therapist and psychologist, notably without his wedding ring.
Marriage Breakdown and Co-Parenting Focus
Following this outing, reports emerged that Bellamy and Evans, 36, have parted ways seven years after their marriage. The couple shares two children: five-year-old daughter Lovella and son George, who was born in May 2024. A source close to the situation revealed that Bellamy and Polloni remain good friends and have been reconnecting since his split.
'Matt and Gaia are still good mates and they’ve been spending time together following his split from Elle,' the insider told The Sun. 'It’s been a hard time for him, naturally, as it would be after the end of any marriage. Gaia has always been a great sounding board. Matt is focused on healing and moving forwards into co-parenting with Elle.'
Historical Relationship with Gaia Polloni
Bellamy and Polloni first began dating in 2001 after meeting in a bar in Milan. They became engaged in 2007, and Bellamy relocated to Moltrasio, near Lake Como, to support Polloni while she completed her studies. This period significantly influenced Muse's album, The Resistance. However, their relationship ended in 2009, leading to the cancellation of their engagement. Bellamy's song Neutron Star Collision (Love Is Forever) is reportedly inspired by this breakup.
Recent Split and Family Dynamics
According to sources, Bellamy and Evans quietly separated in October of last year. Despite the split, they are said to be on amicable terms, prioritizing co-parenting their young children. 'Matt and Elle quietly broke up last October, but their relationship is very amicable,' a source explained. 'They are now focused on co-parenting their children and still get on very well.'
In addition to Lovella and George, Bellamy has a 14-year-old son, Bingham, from his previous relationship with actress Kate Hudson. Hudson and Bellamy were engaged from 2011 to 2014 before ending their relationship to pursue happiness separately.
Personal Life and Future Plans
Bellamy has been dividing his time between London and Los Angeles, where Bingham resides. He has expressed a desire to settle permanently in the UK, stating, 'I would like to and Elle loves it too. I need to work on the ex. It’s trying to get them both to want to come here simultaneously. It could happen one day.' He added, 'Even though I’ve lived in LA for ten years now, this is still my home. I always spend a good chunk of time in Devon as well. I was raised in the nicest place in the world.'
Representatives for Matt Bellamy have been contacted by Daily Mail for comment on these developments, but no official statement has been released at this time.
