OSCAR-WINNING British actor Colin Firth has split from his wife, Italian film producer Livia Giuggioli, after 22 years of marriage. Their publicists said in a statement that the couple “maintain a close friendship and remain united in their love for their children.” The pair, who lived together in London and Rome, have two sons, Luca and Matteo. A joint statement from their publicists said they would not comment further. Firth, who won the best actor Oscar and a Golden Globe in 2011 for his portrayal of stuttering British monarch King George VI in “The King’s Speech,” also has a son with former partner Meg Tilly. Giuggioli is an environmental activist and co-founder and creative director of Eco-Age, a sustainable consultancy firm.(SD-Agencies) |