Former EastEnders actress Samantha Womack has sparked speculation that she has split from her boyfriend, Emmerdale star Oliver Farnworth. The 52-year-old, best known for playing Ronnie Mitchell, shared a selfie on social media in what appeared to be a hot tub, captioned "Alone again... Naturally" with a shushing emoji.
The post drew supportive comments from friends and former co-stars. Rita Simons, who played her on-screen sister Roxy Mitchell, replied "Obv Love u" with a heart emoji, to which Womack responded: "I've got you though..." Ricky Norwood, another former EastEnders actor, wrote "Sending you big heart x", while Steps singer Faye Tozer commented "Love you x".
Womack and Farnworth, 43, began dating in 2021 following the breakdown of her marriage to actor Mark Womack, 65. The couple married in 2009 after ten years together and share two children, Benjamin and Lili-Rose. They separated in 2018 but have remained close friends and co-parents.
The pair met while starring together in the 2019 stage adaptation of the thriller The Girl on the Train. Farnworth has been a pillar of support for Womack, who revealed her breast cancer diagnosis in 2022; he described her at the time as "strong and determined".
Womack has previously spoken warmly of the relationship between her ex-husband and her boyfriend, saying in 2024 that Mark and Oliver were "best mates". Farnworth has also credited Mark with encouraging him to take a role in Emmerdale, where he played John Sugden.
