'Harry Potter' Actor David Thewlis and Anna Friel Split

By PopEater Staff Posted Dec 14th 2010 06:52AM

David Thewlis and actress Anna Friel have split up after nine years of being together. They have one child, a 5-year-old daughter named Gracie.

Thewlis, 47, is best known for his role in the 'Harry Potter' series as Remus Lupin; Friel, 34, played Charlotte 'Chuck' Charles on TV series 'Pushing Daisies.'

The Daily Mail reports the couple have been apart for the last six months due to acting commitments. A source told the newspaper, "Things have not been great for a long time and they have tried to keep this quiet to protect everyone ... there are other issues at hand that have made them realize the relationship was over."

One of the 'other issues' may possibly actor Joseph Cross, 23, who Friel was spotted kissing last December. At the time Friel denied any romance and said that Cross was just a friend. Cross was Friel's co-star in the West End play 'Breakfast at Tiffany's.'

Even when Cross moved into the couple's Hollywood home in April, Thewlis was quoted as saying, "Joseph is a good friend of mine. I have no problem with him staying at my house."

A source close to Thewlis and Frield added: "They do care about each other very much, and the most important thing now is that they both continue to be the best parents they can be for Gracie."

Thewlis and Friel will be next seen acting together in the upcoming film 'London Boulevard,' which also features Keira Knightley and Colin Farrell.

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Tuesday 14 December

By Heather

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I had no idea these two were a couple! I loved Pushing Daisies, it was a great show, and I love David Thewlis, have seen most of his films, and while the man is a brilliant actor (loved him in Kingdom of Heaven, Restoration) he's not what I would call hot. Still, all looks fade.

By Duane

I guess the magic is over.

By HaiHay

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Oh Goodiee!!
Prof. Lupin Is Up 4 Grabs!!
Would Love To Be Bit By That Werewolf!!!
Awwwwooooooooo

By laura

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The editing on this very short article is remarkably unprofessional. There are several mistakes that should have been noticed immediately and corrected. Anyone who's paid to write, no matter the publishing medium, should be expected to produce at least minimal quality. I happen to be a professional editor and could have corrected this article in less than 5 min.

By Mellie

You notice that they don't identify the actual writer...only PopEater Staff. I wouldn't want to claim most of the stuff that is written here either.

By schmed

I suppose Thewlis is best known for that role, but he's a great actor with far more impressive credits - check out his performance in Mike Leigh's "Naked."

By brooks

another child hurt by parents who got the me thing! if there is one thing that is a terminator in any relationship its the me thing.

By Kry

Parents staying together when a marriage is crumbling is not necessarily the best thing for the child either.

By the way, David Thewlis is an amazing actor, and I loved the movie Naked.

By nelle grubsnig

I'm so sorry, David. Long distance relationships suck.

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