Martine McCutcheon Faces Financial Challenges Following Divorce and Bankruptcy
Martine McCutcheon, best known for her role in the romantic comedy Love Actually, has encountered another significant financial hurdle. This comes a year after she and her husband, Jack McManus, decided to part ways, as well as while she continues to grieve the loss of a former co-star. At 49 years old, the actress has been declared bankrupt, according to court documents, following a petition for insolvency over a debt to a finance company.
The bankruptcy was officially recorded on March 31 this year, just a few months after she announced her split from Jack, with whom she shared an 18-year marriage. The couple has a 10-year-old son named Rafferty. The insolvency order was issued by the County Court in Guildford, following a petition from LDF Finance.
In addition to the bankruptcy, Martine’s music venture, Raven Music Ltd, was liquidated last month by HMRC due to unpaid tax bills. According to reports, the business had an outstanding tax bill exceeding £175,000 ($234,710) for the 12-month period ending in February 2022. However, the exact amount of Martine’s personal tax bill remains unknown, and it is unclear whether the Official Receiver will request a public examination of her financial situation.
Despite these challenges, Martine has remained positive and has not let the pressure affect her public image. She recently shared a heartwarming post on social media about a peaceful outing with her son and their dog. Posting to her 635,000 Instagram followers, she wrote: “Wow... I needed this more than even I thought! I love being by the water. The UK has SO many beautiful places and in the sunshine, it really does take some beating, doesn't it? This is us on Hampton Court River... We booked a boat, and took a little picnic, and it was gorgeous! Where do you love to go to in the sunshine months? I would love to hear your thoughts for our next little excursions in the summer!”
This marks the second time Martine has faced financial ruin. In 2013, she filed for bankruptcy after accumulating debts totaling approximately £187,000 ($250,800), including a large bill owed to HMRC. Within a year, she was released from bankruptcy and managed to rebuild her wealth. Martine and Jack once spent £1.3 million ($1.74 million) on their family home in Surrey three years ago.
The couple announced their separation last year after nearly two decades together. Martine shared the news on social media, writing: “After much thought and consideration, Jack has decided it's best for us to separate after 18 years together and I accept his decision. I continue to send Jack, all the love, luck and happiness for the next chapter of his life.”
Just recently, they put their Surrey home up for sale at £1.5 million ($2.01 million). While the future remains uncertain for Martine, she continues to focus on her family and maintaining a positive outlook despite the recent financial and personal struggles.