Helen George has split from her partner Jack Ashton.
The Call The Midwife stars were in a relationship for seven years and are parents to two young daughters.
They met while working together on the BBC One show together.
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In a statement shared to the Mirror, Helen said: “Some months ago, we separated.
“Our two beautiful girls remain the focus and I respectfully ask for privacy for this next chapter.”
A source told the publication that the couple had “drifted apart”.
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The insider said: “Helen and Jack’s decision to end their relationship has been amicable, and no one else is involved.
“They have just grown apart as a couple. Until now, only their closest friends and family have known what is going on, but in recent weeks it has been shared more widely.”
Helen, 38, has played Trixie Franklin in Call the Midwife since 2012.
Jack, 36, joined two years later as vicar Tom Hereward.
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Viewers watched Tom propose to Trixie on the show but she ended the relationship.
Helen and Jack, 36, fell for each other in real life after travelling to South Africa to film Call The Midwife’s 2016 Christmas Special.
They welcomed daughter Wren in 2017 following by Lark in 2021.
Previously discussing their relationship, Helen said: “It’s not like you have time to have hobbies at the weekends.
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“You’re on set for a long time every day and you don’t get to see many other people.
“We are like-minded people who understand the industry, the career and the long hours.”
Helen was previously married to Oliver Boot.
Jack is currently stars in BBC school drama Waterloo Road playing Lenny Sampson while Helen has recently starred as governess Anna in a West End production of The King and I.
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