In an exclusive interview, former *EastEnders* star Tamzin Outhwaite has shared her thoughts on life after her split from her partner, Tom Child. After six years together, the couple has amicably parted ways, and Outhwaite is now embracing her newfound independence. Speaking candidly, she explained that there was no bitterness or drama in their separation, and they remain on good terms. “There has been no acrimonious ending. We’ve moved on to a friend zone, and we’re still really great mates, which is nice,” she told *The Mirror*.
Despite the initial struggles of adjusting to being single, Outhwaite now finds contentment in her solitude. “I’m happy being single—it’s a really lovely place to be. It comes with experience,” she said. She noted that while many people fear loneliness as they get older, she has come to enjoy her own company and appreciates the peace and clarity that single life brings.
Outhwaite is currently starring in the Channel 5 thriller *The Wives*, alongside her former *EastEnders* co-star Jo Joyner and *Waterloo Road* actress Angela Griffin. The gripping drama follows three sisters-in-law on a holiday in Malta, where they begin to suspect foul play after one of their group, Annabelle, dies in an accident. When Annabelle’s husband starts dating a woman who bears a striking resemblance to his late wife, tensions rise, and secrets start to unravel.
In the series, Outhwaite plays the carefree Sylvie, a newly divorced woman grappling with the pain of her recent split. However, Outhwaite was quick to point out that her personal situation is quite different from her character’s. “Sylvie is freshly divorced and has a lot of pain to deal with, but I’m not like that. I feel clear and happy. Life feels good,” she said.
For Outhwaite, this phase of her life is all about positivity and moving forward. She’s found a balance between her career and personal life and is enjoying the freedom that comes with being single. As she continues to shine on-screen and off, Outhwaite’s message is one of empowerment and self-contentment.
