Actor Aaron Ashmore Opens Up About Quiet Divorce From Zoë Kate
In a recent podcast appearance, Aaron Ashmore, known for his roles in numerous television series, disclosed the private dissolution of his marriage to Zoë Kate. The celebrity split, ending nearly a decade of matrimony, was revealed during a candid conversation on the “Inside of You” podcast.
Details of the Separation
Speaking with host Michael Rosenbaum on the Tuesday, March 25 episode, Ashmore, 45, responded to a question about the most challenging period in his life. He recounted the confluence of difficult events, stating, “The COVID period was incredibly challenging. We had just welcomed a newborn, and my father was unexpectedly caring for a 3-year-old and the infant. Subsequently, my father became ill and passed away. Then, eight months later, my wife and I decided to separate.” He summarized the period as two and a half years marked by grief over his father’s passing and the unraveling of his marriage.
Therapy and the Decision to Separate
Ashmore shared that they proactively engaged in therapy prior to their separation. When Rosenbaum inquired about pre-split counseling, Ashmore noted, “We were actually in therapy routinely. My former spouse is a therapist, so there was consistent encouragement to participate in therapy—which we did.” He further elaborated on the efforts made to salvage the relationship before ultimately deciding to part ways. “We undertook our due diligence” he stated, “We were likely in therapy for a year before concluding that the relationship was unsustainable. I also engaged in therapy afterward. There were undoubtedly challenging moments.”
Emotional Toll of the Divorce
Despite being in a better emotional state currently, Ashmore acknowledged past struggles. He recounted a significant setback, “About a year and a half prior, we had to sell our house—a home I cherished, where one of my children was born. I simply could not afford to maintain it, and that plunged me into a depression for a considerable period of three to four months,” explained Ashmore, who has two children with Kate. “It may seem peculiar because it’s merely a house, and I know I will eventually purchase another. However, it represented something deeper. It symbolized the final vestige of our marriage—the definitive end.”
He further articulated the finality of the separation, “This is conclusive. There are no remnants of our life together, aside from our children. That realization truly destabilized me for a couple of months. I was genuinely struggling.”
Support from Family
Aaron Ashmore expressed gratitude for the support of his twin brother, fellow actor Shawn Ashmore, during this difficult chapter. “Fortunately, my brother intervened and provided support. He recognized I was ‘in a rough patch.’ Often, these emotional burdens surface unexpectedly,” he admitted. “They eventually overwhelm you, leaving you দিশarmedor overwhelmed, questioning, ‘Why am I feeling this way? I can’t overcome this.'”
Unexpected Emotional Outbursts
Ashmore described how the emotional impact manifested at unforeseen moments. “This significant, challenging event transpired eighteen months or two years ago. So, why am I experiencing these feelings now?” he pondered. “It’s perplexing how the psyche operates and the timing of emotional responses. I found myself inexplicably weeping in a grocery store.”