8:16AM Clem Bastow | We love Billie Piper, and we love her even more because of the ridiculously civilised way in which she and her ex-husband, radio star Chris Evans, ended their five-year marriage.
She said at the time, in refusing a pay-out or any sort of divorce settlement – remember, Evans is a millionaire – that they’d had a good relationship and as such, “I’m not taking a penny from him, I think that’s disgusting.”
So, it’s probably not surprising that the duo – who promised to stay friends – are still thick as thieves. So thick, in fact, that Billie is holding her upcoming wedding to actor Laurence Fox at one of Evans’ pubs – and he’s
overseeing the reception!
Miss Piper and 41-year-old Evans were divorced in June after five years of marriage, but remain good friends.
Shortly after their separation, the actress declared that she and the controversial multi-millionaire DJ would be “best mates for life”.
In August, when Evans married his new love – professional golfer Natasha Shishmanian – and later held a reception in Portugal, Miss Piper and Mr Fox were among the guests.
And during much of this year the two couples have often made a foursome in the White Horse pub in Midhurst, enjoying burgers and beer.
All of a sudden your casual email, occasional coffee or shuffling bar-room encounter with your ex – who you make sure to tell everyone you’re still on great terms with – seems pitifully inadequate, doesn’t it?
Perhaps Billie and Chris can cash in by writing a book on breaking up like grown-ups? Hey, if Mr “He’s Just Not That Into You” can do it!
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