Actress Billie Piper has opened up about the difficulties of co-parenting with ex-husband Laurence Fox, whose controversial comments have caused backlash. Piper, who shares two sons with Fox, revealed in a Vogue interview that the situation has been handled with “enormous difficulty.” The couple divorced in 2016, and since then Fox has faced several controversies, including getting sacked by GB News in 2020 over remarks against a female journalist.
Despite the challenges, Piper said she maintains a routine and consistency with their children, and tries to keep things private. She also said that she dislikes being constantly asked about her personal life and would prefer to remain out of the public eye. However, she also reflected on her resilience in dealing with the headlines surrounding her ex-partner, saying it has made her “feel stronger in many ways.”
Fox, who has since turned to right-wing commentary, stood as a candidate for the Reclaim Party in the 2021 London mayoral election and ran for the Uxbridge and South Ruislip by-election. In addition to his controversial on-air comments, he also lost a high court libel case this year over a social media row.
Despite their struggles, Piper has not publicly criticized Fox. In fact, the actress has been vocal about the need for parents to be compassionate towards one another in co-parenting situations. For now, Piper seems to be focused on her acting career, with a new role in the upcoming Netflix film Scoop alongside Gillian Anderson and Rufus Sewell.
In the end, Piper’s story is a reminder of how difficult co-parenting can be, especially when dealing with an ex-partner with controversial views. However, her approach of remaining private and focusing on what’s important for her children is a good example of how to handle such challenges
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