Millie Mackintosh and Matthew Tanner Make First Public Appearance Post-Divorce
Former Made in Chelsea star Millie Mackintosh and new boyfriend Matthew Tanner attended a jewelry event in London, eight months after her split from Hugo Taylor.
Millie Mackintosh and her new boyfriend, Matthew Tanner, made their first public appearance as a couple on Thursday at the Boodles Old Bond Street flagship opening in central London. The event marked a significant step in their relationship, eight months after Mackintosh, 37, split from her ex-husband, Hugo Taylor, 40.
The former Made in Chelsea star and Tanner, 38, were seen browsing diamonds at the exclusive jewelry event. Mackintosh wore a multi-patterned slip dress from Hayley Menzies, complemented by black boots and Boodles jewelry. Tanner appeared in a navy suit with a pink tie.
Their joint public appearance comes shortly after Mackintosh was seen on a date with Tanner in Chelsea, where they were photographed holding hands and appearing affectionate. Tanner, described as a fitness enthusiast, works as a Global Solutions Director and Programme Director at Robert Walters Consultancy. His social media indicates a shared interest in fitness with Mackintosh, featuring images of his athletic physique and details of his participation in endurance races and ultra-marathons.
Mackintosh and Taylor, who share two daughters, Sienna, six, and Aurelia, four, officially filed for divorce in February. Following the news of Mackintosh's new relationship, Taylor posted a quote on Instagram from J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Fellowship of the Ring": "All that is gold does not glitter. Not all those who wander are lost. The old that is strong does not wither. Deep roots are not reached by the frost." This quote serves as a reversal of the proverb "All that glitters is not gold," suggesting that outward appearances can be deceiving.
Mackintosh and Taylor first met in 2011 during their time on the reality series Made in Chelsea. Their relationship was marked by public drama, including an incident where Mackintosh threw a drink at Taylor after discovering he had cheated on her with her best friend. They initially split after six months. Mackintosh later married rapper Professor Green (Stephen Manderson), divorcing him in 2016. She and Taylor then reconciled in 2016, married, and had two daughters before their recent separation.