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Elle Evans news

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The gist

Muse frontman Matt Bellamy filed for divorce from Elle Evans on Aug 12, citing irreconcilable differences. Evans says she'll fight custody, calling the marriage 'unbearable'.

Background

Matt Bellamy and Elle Evans married in August 2019 after four years of dating. They have two children, daughter Lovella, 6, and son George, 2. Bellamy announced their separation in June 2026, citing 'really unexpected circumstances.' The divorce filing comes two days after their seventh wedding anniversary.

How it unfolded

  1. Aug 10, 2019Bellamy and Evans marry in Malibu, California.
  2. Jun 2026Bellamy confirms the split in an interview with The i Paper, saying it was due to 'really unexpected circumstances.'
  3. Aug 12, 2026Bellamy files for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing irreconcilable differences and requesting sole legal and physical custody of their two children.
  4. Aug 13, 2026Evans tells TMZ she will fight for custody, calling the divorce 'a long time coming' after an 'unbearable' marriage.

Who’s saying what

Official
Bellamy's filing requests sole custody and spousal support for Evans per their prenuptial agreement.
Public
Evans says she will fight for custody, describing the marriage as 'unbearable' and the divorce as 'a long time coming.'

Still unverified

The specific reasons for the split remain undisclosed; Bellamy hinted at 'really unexpected circumstances' but did not elaborate.

Sources

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