💼 Breaking: Martine McCutcheon Declared Bankrupt Again — Just Months After Marriage Split
Martine McCutcheon, best known for her role as Tiffany Mitchell on EastEnders and as Natalie in Love Actually, has been declared bankrupt for the second time, less than a year after her separation from husband Jack McManus — and just months after selling their family home at a reduced price The Sun+15The Sun+15Telegraph+15
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🗓️ Timeline of Events
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In August 2024, Martine and Jack announced their split after 18 years together, expressing a commitment to co‑parenting their son, Rafferty The Sun+7The Sun+7The Sun+7.
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In May 2025, Martine sold her Surrey family home, reportedly at ÂŁ250,000 less than its previous valuation, in an effort to settle debts The Sun+2inkl+2Telegraph+2.
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Just two months later, she filed a bankruptcy petition under her married name, Martine McManus, over debts owed to a finance company. The insolvency order was issued in March at Guildford County Court MEpedia+15inkl+15The Sun+15.
🧾 Financial Setbacks and Second Bankruptcy
This marks McCutcheon’s second recorded bankruptcy. Her first occurred in February 2013 when she petitioned at Kingston-upon-Thames County Court; HM Revenue & Customs was listed as the largest creditor. She was discharged a year later, in January 2014 BBC+2The Guardian+2Telegraph+2.
With an estimated net worth once topping £2 million, her career spans TV, film, music, and stage. However, long-standing health struggles—including ME, Lyme disease, and depression—have at times hampered both her finances and career momentum Irish Examiner+6The Sun+6sundaypost.com+6.
✨ Public Persona Facing Personal Challenge
Despite the setbacks, Martine has publicly hinted at a resurgence: she recently teased a major TV return and expressed interest in leading guided meditation sessions, signaling personal reinvention during hardship The Sun.
Throughout the months since her separation, she has emphasized her focus on co-parenting and protecting her son’s emotional wellbeing, sharing heartfelt messages on social media that resonated with many fans inkl+2The Sun+2The Sun+2.
đź“Ś Summary Table
| Topic | Details |
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| Second Bankruptcy | Filed March 2025 under the name Martine McManus |
| First Bankruptcy | February 2013; discharged January 2014 |
| Main Causes | Debts to finance company; health-related career disruptions |
| Life Events | Marriage split, house sale, health struggles |
| Future Plans | TV comeback, guided meditation, career revival hinted |
📺 Martine McCutcheon’s story is a stark reminder that fame and success don’t immunize against personal and financial turmoil—but resilience and reinvention can follow even the darkest chapters.
