Toni Collette has been living life to the fullest in recent months following her split from her longtime husband, Dave Galafassi.
The Muriel’s Wedding star, 51, is currently in Europe filming her upcoming movie Under The Stars, which is being filmed in the Italian region of Apulia.
Working alongside veteran actor Andy Garcia, 68, the couple appears to be having the time of their lives together.
But the same can’t be said for her ex-husband Dave, 47, who seems to be miserable lately.
The Australian drummer, who has recently been romantically linked to actress Claudia Karvan, was seen in Sydney last week looking pensive and lonely.
Toni Collette (left) has been living life to the fullest these past few months, but the same can’t be said for her ex Dave Galafassi (right)
The Hereditary star announced her separation from ex-husband Dave Galafassi (right) after 19 years of marriage back in December 2022.
Just for the outing, Dave wore a bright green hoodie and faded gray jeans as he walked with his phone in hand on Bondi Beach.
He later took what appeared to be an important phone call.
The musician has not been seen with Claudia in months, raising questions about whether they are still together or have ended their relationship.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Claudia Karvan’s representatives for comment on her relationship with Dave Galafassi.
Dave, who was a drummer in an indie rock band when he met the About a Boy star, confirmed his split from Golden Globe winner Toni in December 2022 after 19 years together, when he was photographed passionately kissing Chiropractor Sydney Shannon Egan on Manly Beach in Sydney.
The Muriel’s Wedding star, 51, is currently in Europe filming her upcoming movie Under The Stars, which is being filmed in the Italian region of Apulia.
Working alongside veteran actor Andy Garcia (left), 68, the pair appear to be having the time of their lives together.
Meanwhile, her ex Dave was spotted in Sydney last week looking pensive and lonely.
Daily Mail Australia contacted Toni’s management about the photos and hours later announced that the couple had split in a joint statement posted to their newly reactivated Instagram account.
“It is with grace and gratitude that we announce that we are divorcing,” the couple wrote.
‘We are united in our decision and part with continued mutual respect and care.
‘Our children are of utmost importance to us and we will continue to thrive as a family, albeit in a different way. We are grateful for the space and love you give us as we evolve and move forward peacefully in this transition. Thank you so much.’
Toni was in Italy filming Mafia Mamma when news of her divorce made headlines around the world.
The couple met in 2002 at the launch of Galafassi’s band’s debut album, Metal Detector, in Sydney, and their second meeting came a few days later at a house party.
The musician has not been seen with Claudia Karvan in months, raising questions about whether they are still together or have ended their relationship. Photographed in November 2023.
Toni was in Italy filming Mafia Mamma when the news of her divorce made global headlines.
They married following Buddhist rituals at their property in Berry, on the New South Wales south coast, less than a year after meeting in January 2003.
Meanwhile, Dave and Claudia were first spotted kissing during a romantic surf date on Bondi Beach late last year.
The photos showed the couple, both dressed in wetsuits, exchanging kisses in the waves while floating on their surfboards.
A spectator told him Women’s Day magazine, the couple arrived at the beach and left together, adding: “They seemed very happy together and didn’t mind anyone seeing them.”
Claudia’s last known romance was with her ex-partner Jeremy Sparks, whom she dated for 22 years before splitting in 2017.
The former couple maintains a harmonious relationship and is the mother of their daughter Audrey, 22, and their son Albee, 17.
Meanwhile, Dave shares daughter Sage, 15, and son Arlo, 12, with his ex Toni.
Toni and Claudia have a lot in common.
Aside from their strikingly similar appearance and their shared hometown of Sydney, both actresses have enjoyed successful careers in film, television and theatre.
Toni is best known for her roles in Muriel’s Wedding, Hereditary, Little Miss Sunshine and About A Boy.
Claudia is best recognized for her roles in The Secret Life of Us, Love My Way, Bump, and Daybreakers.
The couple met in 2002 at the launch of Galafassi’s band’s debut album, Metal Detector, in Sydney, and their second meeting came a few days later at a house party. Photographed in 2007
