James McAvoy linked to X-Men co-star - report
James Mcavoy has been romantically linked to his X-Men co-star Alexandra Shipp, just days after announcing his split from wife Anne-Marie Duff.
The couple, who wed in November 2006 and have a five-year-old son together, announced their unexpected break-up after nearly 10 years of marriage.
In a joint statement released on Friday (13May16), they said: "It
is with tremendous sadness that we have come to the decision to
divorce. We enter this next phase with continued friendship, love
and respect for one another and the shared focus of caring for our
son."
The couple met on the set of TV show Shameless, in which they
played on-screen lovers Steve McBride and Fiona Gallagher. The
37-year-old star is is reportedly still living with Anne-Marie and
the pair's relationship is amicable, the Daily Mail Online
reports.
Despite their friendly split, the Scottish actor has now moved on
after reportedly growing close to his 24-year-old co-star
Alexandra, who plays Storm in the new movie X-Men: Apocalypse.
The pair are believed to have struck up a close friendship during
filming but have kept things low key, according to British
newspaper the Daily Mirror.
James and Alexandra were pictured at the premiere of their new film
in London looking cosy, with the actor seen putting his hands
around his co-star's waist as they signed autographs for fans.
A source told the newspaper: "It’s no great secret how they’ve got
close. James has been quite open among the cast and crew that his
marriage was over - and it seems he has struck up a friendship with
Alex since then. It’s been the source of some gossip among those
connected to the film - but they’ve kept things low key."
Representatives for James or Alexandra have yet to comment on the
report.