Darren Hayes of Savage Garden files for divorce from husband of 17 years
Darren Hayes, the lead singer of Savage Garden, and his husband of 17 years have started divorce proceedings. According to TMZ, on September 18, 2023, the singer, 51, formally filed for divorce in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences.
In a private ceremony in London, Darren and 53-year-old British author Richard Cullen exchanged vows in 2005. They established their marriage through a civil partnership less than a year later, also in London.
The pair was married in the US in July 2013 after obtaining a marriage license in California as a sign of support for the fight for same-sex unions.
Darren announced the breakup of the marriage in a post on Instagram in May of this year.
“I am an open book when it comes to my music and lyrics but an intensely private person when it comes to my home and family life.
“Despite the challenge to keep the most sacred ad precious parts of my life just for me, I have felt the need to be honest to those who have always cared for my inner world about what’s been going on in my private life these past two years.
“After 17 years of marriage to the best person I ever met, Richard and I have chosen to accept that our union has greatly and beautifully come to rest.
“In honour of this realisation, we separated earlier this year and have been supporting each other emotionally throughout this massive changed in our lives.
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“No, there’s no scandal to report, no infidelity, guilty or third party. It’s just life.
“We adore each other and always will. We view our marriage as our greatest collaboration. Nobody can ever take away what we achieved together.
“We are still best friends. We always will be. Besides – we have a very cute and needy labradoodle to take care of – and the business of joy to attend to.
Thank you for always supporting our union – and for being so gentle with this delicate thing we made.
“Love Darren (and Richard) (sic)”
The announcement signals the end of a nearly two-decade relationship that attracted recognition for its steadfast support of LGBTQ+ rights. For many who have followed the couple’s journey over the years, the breakup is a big milestone.
Darren Hayes of Savage Garden files for divorce from husband of 17 years
