Actor Guy Pearce has left fans divided after revealing in a recent interview that his ex-wife, Kate Mestitz, was “the greatest love of his life,” even though he’s currently in a long-term relationship with Game of Thrones star Carice van Houten.
The Brutalist star, 57, opened up to The Guardian during a quick-fire Q&A. When asked, “What or who is the greatest love of your life?”
My ex-wife, Kate, was the greatest love of my life, but I’ve moved on from her now, and the greatest love of my life is my child, Monte.
Pearce responded candidly
Pearce and Mestitz were married for 18 years before parting ways in 2015. At the time of their divorce.
Kate and I will always love and support one another and be the best of friends. No one knows me like Kate does, and we’ll forever be appreciative of our mutual respect.
Pearce released a heartfelt statement to The Sydney Morning Herald
The actor also admitted during The Guardian interview that his divorce left him feeling devastated.
I felt like I messed up my marriage. I don’t feel that way any more, but at the time I was devastated.
he shared
Shortly after the divorce, Pearce began dating van Houten, best known as the Red Woman Melisandre in Game of Thrones. The couple shares a son, Monte, born in August 2016, and currently resides in the Netherlands.
Fans were quick to react to Pearce’s comments, sparking debate on Reddit. Some criticized the statement as insensitive to van Houten. “Oof, bit of a slap in the face to his current partner,” one user wrote, while another added, “He really could’ve just said his child without mentioning his ex-wife.”
Others were more understanding, pointing to the length and depth of Pearce’s past marriage. “It’s not some random ex he can’t get over; it’s literally the person he grew old(er) with,” one commenter noted.
Amid the online chatter, speculation also arose about the status of Pearce and van Houten’s relationship, after a New York Times article mentioned Pearce “now lives primarily in the Netherlands to be closer to the son he shares with the Game of Thrones actress.”
Whether Pearce’s remarks were heartfelt or misjudged, the candid admission has certainly reignited conversations about love, loyalty, and moving on after a long-term relationship.
Source: Independent