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It's Over: Ben and Willa Split Up
Captain Commander co-stars Ben Sutton, 30, and Willa Radford, 27, have called off their romance, news that was confirmed by Radford’s new publicist, Marjorie Bierman. Their breakup comes less than two months after the couple publicly hard launched their relationship, though it’s believed that they began dating while filming Captain Commander over a year ago.
“After deep and serious contemplation, Willa and Ben have come to the mutual understanding that they are better suited as friends than romantic partners. They started their relationship as friends and remain committed to continuing their friendship going forward. They sincerely appreciate the support that has been shown to them as individuals and as a couple, but they ask for privacy as they navigate their futures separately,” said Bierman at Monday’s press conference.
When asked for a comment from the star directly, Willa Radford responded to our request with this written statement: “Ben will always hold a special place in my heart, but it is for the best that we amicably parted ways earlier this year. We wanted to make this decision privately, without the world watching, while we worked through this period of transition. As heartbreakingly difficult as this decision was to make, it also feels liberating. I have spent the past decade focused on my career and prioritizing my relationships; however, in doing so, I lost sight of myself and my own personal happiness. Going forward, I plan on rectifying that, and I am excited to focus on self-exploration and growth."
Scandal plagued their short-lived romance. On the very night that Radford publicly pledged her love for the actor, Sutton was taken into police custody in Tokyo over an alleged altercation with a member of the press whose aggressive tactics infringed on Radford’s safety. No charges stemmed from that incident.
The breakup announcement comes amid swirling rumors that their romance was on the rocks. These rumors have picked up steam in the past few weeks, as the couple haven’t been photographed together since their vacation over the Christmas holidays in the Bahamas.
Representatives for Sutton were unavailable for comment.