Guy Pearce says ex-wife was ‘greatest love’ amid relationship with Game of Thrones star
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Guy Pearce may be currently dating someone, but he will always have a lot of love for his ex-wife. The Australian actor, 57, opened up about his love life in a recent interview, admitting that despite being separated from his ex-wife, Australian psychologist Kate Mestitz, for a decade, he once considered her the ‘greatest’ love of his life.
The Brutalist star is currently dating Game of Thrones actress Carice van Houten, who he shares a young son with. Discussing his past relationship, which lasted for 18 years before they separated in 2015, he told The Guardian: ‘My ex-wife, Kate [Mestitz], was the greatest love of my life.’.
![[Psychologist Kate Mestitz and her actor husband Guy Pearce attend 'Iron Man 3' film premiere,]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AD_184442594-d4ec-e1737279705493.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
Despite the fond words, the Bafta-nominated star told the news outlet that Kate was also a part of what was the ‘greatest disappointment’ in his life. Explaining that he was ‘devastated’ when their relationship began breaking down, he said he was hard on himself, feeling as though he ‘messed up’ his marriage.
![[Guy Pearce and Carice Van Houten push a stroller while walking in a park]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PRI_163800162-c43d.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=634)
Guy announced his separation from Kate in 2015 with a statement to The Sydney Morning Herald: ‘Kate and I will always love and support one another and be the best of friends,’ he said. ‘No one knows me like Kate does, and we’ll forever be appreciative of our mutual respect,’ he added. ‘We’ve both grown enormously through our relationship, but sadly, the time has come to part ways.’.
![[Guy Pearce and Carice van Houten on a red carpet]](https://metro.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/PRI_152138563-5175-e1737277602589.jpg?quality=90&strip=all&w=646)
