Keira Knightley splits from boyfriend Rupert Friend after 5 years
January 13th, 2011 - 12:50 pm ICT by ANI
London, Jan 13 (ANI): Keira Knightley has broken up with her boyfriend of five years, Rupert Friend.
The ‘Pirates of the Caribbean’ star, 25, was left heartbroken even though the decision to end the relationship was mutual.
“Yes, they have broken up,” the Sun quoted Keira’s father Will Knightley as saying.
“They were together for quite a long time and it is always hard breaking up. She’s focused on her work,” her father added.
The British actress met Friend in 2005 on a screen adaptation of classic story Pride and Prejudice.
But the pressure of being constantly in the public eye finally took its toll on the couple.
Cracks started to appear in mid-December when Friend arrived without the actress at the London Coliseum gala production of The Nutcracker. He took his mother Caroline instead.
The couple split after a heart-to-heart before Christmas.
But a pal said: “Rupert hates the idea of being followed and photographed. Keira partially had to accept it because of her rising profile.
“It affected the harmony in the relationship. The pressure took its toll and both decided they should go their separate ways. They will remain life-long friends,” the pal added. (ANI)
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