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Danny Dyer Opens Up About Marital Challenges and Personal Growth
Actor Danny Dyer recently offered an honest account of past marital difficulties with his wife, Joanne Mas, 48, revealing that she once evicted him from their residence. The former EastEnders personality faced direct inquiries from individuals with autism and learning disabilities during an episode of ITV’s The Assembly, providing insights into his relationships and decisions.
Facing Tough Questions on “The Assembly”
During the program, no topic was off-limits. One participant directly asked Danny: “When Joanne expelled you, she drained your shared account. Do you still maintain a joint bank account?” The query caught the actor off guard. He jested about hugging the questioner before candidly addressing the past.
Acknowledging Past Mistakes
Danny admitted to prior misbehavior, stating, “I was a jerk, and she deserved better.”
- He recalled periods of heavy drinking and drug use.
- He admitted to disappearing for days at a time.
- He acknowledged Joanne’s justification for asking him to leave.
“I would go out, get intoxicated, use substances; I wouldn’t return home for days. She had every justification to kick me out. She now manages everything,” he stated.
A Relationship Spanning Decades
Danny and Joanne’s relationship commenced in 1992. Together, they share three children, including Dani, 27, who appeared on Love Island, daughter Sunnie, 17, and son Arty, six.
Past Infidelity and Regret
The Rivals actor previously confessed to infidelity before their marriage in 2016.
In an interview with The Times, Danny reflected: “It was a chaotic time. I now understand the importance of family. They mean everything to me.”
“I attempted to compensate with alcohol, drugs, and reckless actions. I was adrift, with a ‘f*** it’ mentality, sabotaging relationships before abandonment,” he explained.
Defending Choices Regarding Education
During the show, Danny also had to justify his decision to enroll his son in a private institution despite his working-class reputation.
An audience member asked: “How working-class was it to send your son to a private school?”
He responded: “I’m very proud of my origins, but would I choose to reside in a place with constant helicopter activity and sirens, and where crime is high? Of course not.”
- He cited safety concerns as a primary motivator.
- He emphasized the desire to provide his children with better opportunities.
“You aim to earn enough to relocate to a safer area to raise your children,” he remarked.
Acknowledging Potential Drawbacks
“When you have children, you want to give them everything you can,” However, he acknowledged, “Sometimes it backfires on you slightly because now they’re not street-wise.”