Actor‑turned‑politician Laurence Fox has fired back after his ex‑wife, Billie Piper, spoke publicly about the difficulties of sharing custody six years after their split.
Fox, who now leads the right‑wing Reclaim Party, argued that the “secretive” family‑court system is stacked in favour of mothers, calling it “not fit for purpose.” ⚖️ “I have never kept our sons from their mum,” he insisted, “and all I want is a stable home life for everyone involved.” 👨👩👦
A Long‑Running Custody Battle ⏳
- Timeline:
- Married in 2007, divorced in 2016.
- Two sons: Winston (12) and Eugene (8).
- Custody disputes have rumbled on ever since, with Fox accusing Piper in 2022 of using the boys as “pawns.” ♟️
- Fox’s stance:
“I’m not perfect,” he admits, “but my priority has always been our children’s wellbeing.” 💙
Billie Piper’s Perspective 🗣️
In a recent British Vogue interview, the Secret Diary of a Call Girl star, 41, called co‑parenting with Fox “incredibly challenging.”
“I keep strict routines,” she said. “My children’s privacy comes first—they deserve to build their own identities, not live as extensions of their parents.” 🌱
Since the divorce, Piper tries to avoid news about her ex: “I shield myself as best I can, but everyone wants to talk about it. Sometimes I have to ask people to leave me out of the conversation—now and in the future.” 🙅♀️📰
Finding Strength After the Split 💪
While acknowledging the pain of divorce, Piper says the experience ultimately made her “stronger in many areas.” As for Fox’s mindset, she suggests anyone curious should “ask him—or perhaps his sister Lydia or brother‑in‑law Richard Ayoade—for a more interesting take.” 🎤
The former couple first met in 2006 while co‑starring in the stage play Treats and wed the following year. Despite their ongoing public sparring, both maintain that their sons’ welfare remains the top priority. 🚸✨
