In a stunning revelation that highlights the complexities of celebrity relationships, actress Patsy Kensit has admitted she hasn't laid eyes on her former husband, Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher, for an astonishing 26 years.
The pair, who were one of the most talked-about couples of the 1990s, share son Lennon Gallagher, now 24, yet have maintained complete separation since their divorce in 2000.
The Britpop Power Couple That Was
Kensit and Gallagher's marriage captured the imagination of the British public during the height of Britpop mania. Their 1997 wedding at the Register Office in Marylebone, London, was a media circus, with Gallagher famously arriving late and the couple emerging to a sea of flashing cameras.
"It was madness," Kensit recalled of their whirlwind romance. "The paparazzi, the fans, the constant attention - we were young and it was intense."
An Unconventional Co-Parenting Arrangement
What makes their situation particularly remarkable is how they've managed to co-parent their son without any direct contact. Lennon has grown up shuttling between his famous parents while they maintained their distance.
"People find it hard to believe," Kensit acknowledged during the interview. "But we've made it work for Lennon's sake. He's always been our priority."
Life After the Split
Since their separation, both have moved on dramatically. Gallagher continued his music career with Oasis and later as a solo artist, while Kensit focused on her acting career and subsequent relationships.
The former Emmerdale star has been married four times, including to Simple Minds frontman Jim Kerr, while Gallagher married All Saints singer Nicole Appleton.
Despite the passage of time and their complete separation, Kensit speaks respectfully of her ex, acknowledging their shared history and the beautiful son they created together.
