![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/stewart-lee-splits-from-wife-after-20-years-together-as-he-moves-on-with-younger-comedian/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/0_GettyImages-149666368.jpg&description=Comedian Stewart Lee has confirmed the news of his split from his wife of 20 years Bridget, 51, and revealed they have been living apart from one another for two years Comedian Stewart Lee and his wife Bridget Christie have called it quits after 20 years together and 17 years of marriage. The 55-year-old's representative confirmed the news of his split from Bridget, 51, and revealed they have been living apart for two years. Stewart's publicist released a statement that said: "Stewart Lee confirmed today that he and his wife, comedian Bridget Christie, amicably parted and have been living separately since 2021. Married in 2006, the couple remain friends and continue co-parenting." The duo share a 16-year-old and a 12-year-old together. They met at a party at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2004 and lived together in Stoke Newington, North London, until they separated two years ago. The news of their split comes as it was reported that Stewart has grown close with a fellow comedian, Rosie Holt. According to a source, Stewart and Rosie, who is in her 30s, are "very close". Mirror have contacted Stewart's representatives for comment. When asked by MailOnline what she thinks of Stewart's reported romance with younger comedian Rosie, Bridget said: "I don't talk about Stew and I never have." On Friday night, Bridget attended Rosie's show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival – where she is also performing. Stewart began his career in the late 80s and formed the comedy duo Lee and Herring with Richard Herring. He went on to co-write and co-direct the hit musical, Jerry Springer: The Opera. In 2011, he even on at the British Comedy Awards for Best Male Television Comic and Best Comedy Entertainment Programme for Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle. A year later, he was number nine on the poll of the 100 most influential people in UK comedy. Meanwhile, Bridget has written and performed 13 solo stand-up shows and several comedy tours. She has won several awards, including Marie Claire's){kind=link}
Comedian Stewart Lee has confirmed the news of his split from his wife of 20 years Bridget, 51, and revealed they have been living apart from one another for two years
Comedian Stewart Lee and his wife Bridget Christie have called it quits after 20 years together and 17 years of marriage. The 55-year-old’s representative confirmed the news of his split from Bridget, 51, and revealed they have been living apart for two years.
Stewart’s publicist released a statement that said: “Stewart Lee confirmed today that he and his wife, comedian Bridget Christie, amicably parted and have been living separately since 2021. Married in 2006, the couple remain friends and continue co-parenting.” The duo share a 16-year-old and a 12-year-old together.
They met at a party at the Leicester Comedy Festival in 2004 and lived together in Stoke Newington, North London, until they separated two years ago. The news of their split comes as it was reported that Stewart has grown close with a fellow comedian, Rosie Holt. According to a source, Stewart and Rosie, who is in her 30s, are “very close”. Mirror have contacted Stewart’s representatives for comment.
When asked by MailOnline what she thinks of Stewart’s reported romance with younger comedian Rosie, Bridget said: “I don’t talk about Stew and I never have.” On Friday night, Bridget attended Rosie’s show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival â where she is also performing.