Thandiwe Newton was pictured for the first time on Saturday amid reports of her split from husband Ol Parker – and seemingly confirmed the end of their 23-year marriage with a very public display of affection with musician Lonr.
The 49-year-old Hollywood star, dressed in a green print fleece, khaki cargo trousers and bucket hat, gave credence to the whirling speculation that she had parted ways with her director husband by stopping for a passionate kiss and holding hands with the rapper, 25, in Malibu.
The embattled actress, who it has been said is heading to rehab, ditched her wedding ring and diverted her attention from recent adversity by lapping up some time in the balmy temperatures with the California native, whose real name is Elijah Dias.
At 25, Lonr is only a mere four years older than Thandiwe and Ol’s eldest child, their 21-year-old daughter Ripley.
PICTURE EXCLUSIVE: Thandiwe Newton, 49, packed on the PDA with musician Lonr, 25, as embattled actress ditched her wedding ring in first sighting since reports she’s heading to rehab and has split from husband Ol Parker
Accessorising with a round pair of sunglasses and toting a leopard print bag, Thandiwe, who has also faced an acrimonious exit from Magic Mike 3, appeared in very content spirits as she interlocked her fingers with Lonr’s whilst walking alongside each other.
The hitmaker, followed by over 57,000 people on Instagram, kept his attire laidback, sporting a black hoodie, maroon trousers and crossbody leather bag.
The pair filled their weekend with plenty of quality time, which included a spot of retail therapy and winding down with a bite to eat.
Close: The embattled actress, who it has been said is heading to rehab, diverted her attention from recent adversity by lapping up some time in the balmy Florida temperatures with the California native, whose real name is Elijah Dias
No sign: Although Thandiwe sported other jewellery, her wedding ring was absent
The award-winning actress has joined her estranged husband in removing her wedding ring, as the director was spotted without his earlier this week as he left his London home.
Lonr, born in April 1997, entered the music industry with single A.M and he released his debut EP titled Land of Nothing Real, his stage name’s acronym, in 2020.
He is a credible songwriter and has received nominations for multiple Grammy Awards for contributing to H.E.R’s projects in 2019.
To date, Lonr has 626,213 monthly listeners on Spotify.
He dropped out of college around 2016, to his admission, and while working a 9-5, he would take trips up to New York every week ‘to elevate himself and his music’
Self-taught, Lonr learned how to produce and play instruments in his bedroom and has described himself as an ‘unpredictable, fun, silly but serious at the same time’ type of person.
Split: The award-winning actress has joined her estranged husband in removing her wedding ring, as the director was spotted without his earlier this week as he left his London home
Malibu loving: Accessorising with a round pair of sunglasses and toting a leopard print bag, Thandiwe, who has also faced an acrimonious exit from Magic Mike 3, appeared in very content spirits
Day out: The hitmaker, followed by over 57,000 people on Instagram, kept his attire laidback, sporting a black hoodie, maroon trousers and crossbody leather bag
Passionate: The duo had no qualms about locking lips out in public
The musician has previously voiced a burning desire to ‘take over the world,’ and names Kurt Cobain and Kanye West amongst his influences.
Of his biggest hope for the future, the singer told Wonderland: ‘That I reach heights that even surpass MY dreams and expectations. I’m looking forward to the moment where I can say, “I never knew I would be here to see this”.
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