Carice van Houten has addressed recent media speculation surrounding her relationship with Guy Pearce. The Game of Thrones actress confirmed via Instagram Story on January 22 that despite maintaining a close friendship and co-parenting their son Monte, she and Pierce have not been a couple “for years.”
In his statement, Van Houten, 48, acknowledged the confusion caused by Piers’ recent comments about his ex-wife Kate Mestitz. During an interview with The Guardian, Pearce described Mestitz as “the greatest love” of his life, which led to questions about his relationship with Van Houten.
Van Houten clarified her position, writing, “She and I are very good friends and love each other very much, but we haven’t been a ‘couple’ for years. (Sorry for not mentioning this earlier.)” They turned their attention to raising their son together, describing Monte as “the true love of our lives.”
Pearce, 57, and Mestitz, 58, met in 1980 at Geelong College in Australia and were married in 1997. They announced their separation in January 2015, with Pierce saying they “will always love each other and support each other” while remaining the best. Friend.
Following their split, Pearce and Van Houten began dating and welcomed Monte in 2016. The actor shared the happy news with humor, posting about his “cute little package” on X and joking about a placenta smoothie.
While Guy Pearce and Carice Van Houten’s romantic relationship is over, their bond as co-parents remains strong. The two are focused on raising their son and continuing their friendship. As Pierce reflects on his past and Van Houten embraces his present dynamics, their shared commitment to Monte is clear.
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