Billie Piper Reveals Breakdown of Marriage to Chris Evans: ‘Like Being Drunk’
Billie Piper has publicly reflected on the breakdown of her marriage to radio DJ Chris Evans, describing the experience as akin to being “drunk with an old man.” The two first met in 2000 when Piper, then 18, appeared on Evans’s TV show, TFI Friday.
Marriage Timeline of Billie Piper and Chris Evans
The couple married in Las Vegas in 2001, a year after they began dating. Despite their age difference—Piper was nearly 18 years younger than Evans—their relationship flourished initially. However, it began to deteriorate after five years when Piper decided to pursue an acting career. The couple’s busy schedules led to increased time apart, straining their marriage.
Reasons for the Separation
- Piper expressed that they both wanted different things.
- As her ambition grew, their time together diminished.
- Despite difficulties, Evans remained supportive of her career choices.
Piper explained in a 2005 interview with Michael Parkinson that their early relationship was marked by closeness. “We spent every day together and had the greatest time. And then suddenly, to not see somebody every day, it was quite sad,” she shared.
Post-Divorce Relations
After their separation in 2005, their divorce was finalized in 2007. The couple maintained an amicable relationship and even remained friends after parting ways. “It’s weird because there’s no bad feelings at all,” Piper stated, adding that they still get along well.
Personal Lives After Divorce
- Piper remarried Laurence Fox in December 2007 and later divorced in 2016.
- She was in a relationship with Johnny Lloyd from 2016 to 2023 and welcomed a daughter in 2019.
- Evans married Natasha Shishmanian in 2007 and they have four children together.
The former couple has consistently spoken positively about their time together. Reflecting on her experience, Piper acknowledged the lessons learned during her marriage, saying, “I felt like I’d actually found a real friend.”
Billie Piper’s candid revelations about her marriage to Chris Evans offer insight into the complexities of relationships shaped by ambition and personal growth.
