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Jen Meyer: Divorce Taught Me Patience & Friendship
5 Dec
Summary
- Divorce taught Meyer patience and strengthened her bond with her ex-husband.
- Jen Meyer and Tobey Maguire co-parented to shield their children from the breakup.
- Inspired by Gwyneth Paltrow, Meyer sought therapy for an amicable post-divorce relationship.
Actress Jen Meyer shared on 'The Inside Edit' podcast that her divorce from Tobey Maguire, finalized in 2020, became a profound teacher. She emphasized the patience required, especially when co-parenting their children, who were young when the separation began. Meyer acknowledged the challenges but credited Maguire for his efforts in maintaining an amicable dynamic.
Initially, Meyer and Maguire lived together post-split to shield their children, then 10 and 15, from the news. Meyer recounted a pivotal moment witnessing Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's "consciously uncoupled" approach, which inspired her to seek therapy. This led to a strong friendship with her ex-husband.
Meyer's therapist helped her foster a relationship where she and Maguire are now best friends and supportive co-parents, even attending events together. This model of cooperation proved crucial during recent wildfires when Meyer, her fiancé, and their children evacuated to Maguire's home, highlighting their unique, evolved bond.
