Eighties icon Kim Wilde reveals divorce from husband Hal Fowler after 25 years of marriage in shock statement-Tori Brazier-Entertainment – Metro

The couple married in 1996 after a whirlwind six-month courtship (Picture: Dave M. Benett/Getty Images)

Kim Wilde has split from and divorced her husband Hal Fowler after 25 years of marriage.

The 62-year-old star shocked fans by releasing a statement revealing that the former couple had ‘amicably separated by agreement’ last year.

The joint statement, which Kim shared on her Twitter account, read: ‘Kim Wilde and Hal Fowler wish to announce that they amicably separated by agreement last year and have divorced.’

Kim and Hal, 54 – who have kids, Harry, 24, and Rose, 22, together – insisted there was ‘no third party’ involved in their decision to go their separate ways in 2021, and they are still ‘on good terms’.

They added: ‘No third party is involved. They remain on good terms and wish only the best for each other in the next phases of their lives. No further comment or statements will be made.’

Kim and Solo: A Star Wars actor Hal married in September 1996, just six months after meeting while appearing in rock opera Tommy.

Kim revealed in a joint statement posted to social media that they had split in 2021 (Picture: James Shaw/Shutterstock)

Less than 18 months after their marriage, Kim gave birth to son Harry in January 1998, and Rose arrived two years later in January 2000.

Kim shot to fame when her 1981 debut single Kids in America – penned by dad Marty Wilde – peaked at number two in the UK singles chart, selling three million copies, and in 1983 she received the Best British Female solo artist accolade at the Brit Awards.

In June, the 80s icon revealed she had a crush on pop star Harry Styles, 28, admitting she would ‘blush’ if the singer happened to walk into her house.

Asked who her celebrity crush is, she told Best UK: ‘Don’t laugh … Harry Styles!

With second child, daughter Rose, as a five-month-old in 2000 (Picture: PA)

‘If he walked into my house, I think I would blush.’

Kim, who has recently been performing again on a Greatest Hits tour, also recalled falling ‘passionately in love’ with the late David Bowie when she supported him.

However, she revealed that he ‘was in love with his wife-to-be at the time, Iman – I didn’t get a look in’.

‘I loved him from afar. As soon as I saw him, I thought, “My God, you are the most incredible person.”

‘How could you not love David Bowie?!’

Kim was launched to success by Kids in America in 1981 and spent 16 years in the limelight as a pop star (Picture: Jacques Morell/Sygma via Getty Images)

The chart-topper also recently revealed how grateful she was to find fans still willing and eager to see her perform when she hit the road again in 2022.

‘I didn’t really believe that there would still be an audience for me as a married mum of two kids. I thought all the romance of Kim Wilde was being single and 21.

‘That is a different Kim Wilde to the one that they are being presented with. But the audiences love it, which is a beautiful surprise, she said to The Mirror.

She ha recently returned to her career, pictured performing in Berlin in October 2022 (Picture: Frank Hoensch/Redferns)

More: Trending

She also revealed that she ‘loved being anonymous’ and ‘going under the radar’ after stepping back from the spotlight for married life, following 17 top 40 hits, and changing her surname to her then husband’s.

‘Sixteen years was a long time to go through the ­turbulence of being a pop star. It was exhausting, so when I met my husband and we wanted to have a family it seemed like a really good time to take a step out and say, “Thanks everybody, it’s been fantastic, but I’m off now”.’

Got a story?

If you’ve got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the Metro.co.uk entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@metro.co.uk, calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we’d love to hear from you.

MORE : Adin Ross claims Kanye West went on antisemitic rant during Twitch negotiations

MORE : Dolly Parton admits she’s desperate to ‘dig up’ her secret time capsule song ahead of 2045

Entertainment – MetroRead More