Mindy Etheridge married Richard Hammond in 2002 after five years of dating, and the couple share two daughters, Isabella and Willow.
She ultimately initiated their separation after finding it increasingly difficult to cope with the lasting physical and mental consequences of Richard's near-fatal car accidents.
Who Is Mindy Etheridge?
A former Daily Express columnist, Mindy regularly offered lighthearted insights into her family life. In a 2017 column, she recounted a trip across southern France searching for a dream French château, revealing that despite decades together, she and Richard had only ever managed two genuine romantic mini-breaks.
In 2020, she candidly highlighted their contrasting temperaments, sharing that while she felt 19 in her head, Richard admitted to feeling 12. These differences and long-term marital strain eventually led Mindy to end their 23-year marriage, resulting in an official announcement of their split in January 2025.
Life After the Separation
Following their separation, Mindy and Richard issued a joint statement pledging to remain a supportive family unit for their daughters. While Mindy maintained her privacy, Richard moved out of their £7 million castle and later began dating therapist Keira Glen, concluding his 28-year relationship with Mindy.
Mindy loyally supported Richard through major health crises, including his two-week coma after a 2006 dragster crash and a 2017 supercar crash. However, reports revealed she had previously warned him he was on his "last chance," ultimately leaving when personality changes stemming from his crashes created a heartbreaking reason for the split.
