Friday 20 May 2022 04:10 PM Thandiwe Newton signs with new management team trends now

Thandiwe Newton has signed with a new management team after a tumultuous few months in her personal and professional life. 

The actress, 49, recently fired her old UK agent of three decades and her US agent Gaby Morgerman flew in to try to help after a series of big changes in her life. 

Thandiwe has reportedly been urged to seek mental health support following the break-up of her marriage to Ol Parker - and was allegedly involved in a bust-up with Magic Mike co-star Channing Tatum over Will Smith 's Oscars slap - which she has denied. 

The new PR agency told MailOnline: 'I can confirm I'll be working with Thandiwe, we are both very much looking forward to working on future projects together'. 

Meanwhile her US agent Gaby is considered one of the most powerful women in Hollywood, representing stars including Matthew McConaughey and Minnie Driver over her thirty year career at powerhouse agency William Morris.

Thandiwe reportedly fired her UK team at London based agency Independent Talent Group in recent weeks.

It comes after earlier this month Thandiwe was branded 'crazy' by the step-father of her toyboy lover Lonr, 25.

The star is reportedly living with musician Lonr following her recent split from husband of 16 years Ol.

Now the step-father of Lonr - real name Elijah Dias - has spoken out on the surprise romance, insisting the rapper won't settle down with Thandiwe. 

Speaking to The Sun from his New York home, Jimmy Varner, 58, said his family found out about their romance through pictures in the media.

Jimmy is the ex-husband of Elijah's mum Mikelyn Roderick, 63. He told The Sun that the whole family found out about the romance through media reports, advising the couple:

'Lord have mercy on her - and him. She looks crazy as hell to me. All the pretty ones are crazy like that.

'But when he's ready to settle down and be having kids, he ain't going to settle for her.

Elijah said that he is not concerned by the 24 year age gap between the pair, explaining: 'Look, he knows what to do with an older woman, I'm not worried about the age gap. He's mature, he can handle himself... she had better be ready for him.'

Last week, it was reported the Line Of Duty star is 'living with 25-year-old musician Lonr', following the pair's recent public display of affection in Malibu, and wants 'everyone to know' about the romance.

The actress is said to be acting like a 'love-struck teenager' while pals close to the star have claimed Ol was 'blindsided' by her new romance.

A source told The Sun: 'Thandiwe has been staying with Elijah in LA and is acting like a smitten teenager. Her wedding ring is off and it seems she has fallen for him.  

'Thandiwe seems like she can't get enough of Elijah. When he isn't working, he is with Thandiwe. They are very much a couple and Elijah is acting like the perfect boyfriend.

'She isn't hiding this romance. She wants everyone to know about it.'

Thandiwe has been liking and commenting on the rapper's social media posts since at least January 2020. However, there is no suggestion they had a relationship back then.   

The young musician has insisted Thandiwe's number one priority is the welfare of her three children.

Lonr, who at 25 is just four years older than the actress' eldest daughter, has broken his silence on the pair's relationship, insisting Thandiwe is still focused on the upbringing of her children with the filmmaker - Ripley, 21, Nico, 17, and Booker, eight.  

He told Page Six: 'From the relatively short time I've been fortunate to spend with her, I know Thandiwe and Oliver care deeply about the welfare

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