Millie Mackintosh Shares Emotional Reintroduction to Her Followers
Millie Mackintosh recently took to Instagram to share a heartfelt post, including a tearful selfie, as she reconnected with her ex-husband, Professor Green. The couple, who divorced in 2016 after a three-year marriage, have since rekindled their relationship and are now supporting each other through their personal journeys.
In a candid podcast interview, Professor Green revealed that he doesn’t hold any resentment towards Millie, despite their difficult split. He shared his thoughts on the pressures that led to their marriage, admitting he almost called off their lavish Somerset wedding due to cold feet. The rapper, whose real name is Stephen Manderson, reflected on the challenges of their relationship and the impact of undiagnosed ADHD on both of them.
A New Chapter for Millie
Following her ex’s revelations, Millie shared a collection of snaps and videos reintroducing herself to her followers. The post included photos from her wedding to husband Hugo Taylor in 2018, along with images of their daughters Siena, five, and Aurelia, three. She also shared glimpses of her journey to sobriety and her passion for fitness and lifestyle content.
The post was captioned: “A little reintroduction to some new faces and a thank you to those who have been on this journey with me from the start.” Millie began with a short video of herself preparing lunch, saying, “Hi I’m Millie, let me reintroduce myself.”
Open About Mental Health Struggles
Millie also shared insight into her struggles with anxiety, ADHD, and depression, posting a tearful selfie. She wrote, “I speak openly about my experiences with anxiety, ADHD and depression, because I know how much it helps to hear you’re not alone.” Her post concluded with a beaming snap, thanking her followers for being part of her journey.
Reflections on Their Past
During an appearance on Jamie Laing’s Great Company podcast, Professor Green spoke about the pressures that led to their marriage. He admitted they felt pressured to get married and almost called off the wedding over cold feet. He described the relationship as a “trauma bond” due to their undiagnosed ADHD.
He said, “If there wasn’t that pressure, we may have never got married. It very nearly didn’t happen.” He also acknowledged his role in the breakdown of the relationship, stating, “It takes a lot to get to a place of going, ‘I had a significant part in that, 50% at least, because there were two of us in the situation, and it didn’t work out.’”
A Toxic Relationship
Millie previously admitted that she knew her marriage to Professor Green wasn’t right before their 2013 nuptials at Babington House in Somerset. She told Brogan Garrit-Smith’s podcast Getting There that she was too scared to call it off because of the shame of letting everyone down. She reflected on how both of them were in their own struggles and thought they could fix each other, but ultimately, it became toxic.
Their divorce was finalized in May 2016, the same week Millie chose to go public with Hugo Taylor, her former Made In Chelsea co-star boyfriend. They got engaged on the Greek island of Mykonos the following year and tied the knot in Sussex in June 2018. They welcomed daughter Sienna in 2020 and daughter Aurelia the following year.
Reconnecting for Support
Professor Green explained that they have recently gotten back in touch to support each other and reflect on their undiagnosed ADHD. He said, “There was undiagnosed neurodivergence between both of us. We had a conversation about this recently, and it makes sense.”
He also discussed his ADHD diagnosis and how he now understands his neurodiverse traits. He mentioned that he used to count words and tense his bicep for every word spoken, which was a calming mechanism. He went through an assessment for autism after an assessment for ADHD, and it helped him understand his childhood experiences better.
Understanding Neurodiversity
Professor Green shared that he was referred to a psychiatrist as a child but was told his issues were related to his complicated upbringing. He was raised by his grandmother after his parents’ relationship broke down. He said, “I saw a psychiatrist when I was a kid, and everything was handed over to my not having my dad around or my mum and dad not bringing me up, and therefore I was anxious.”
His journey has led to a greater understanding of himself and his past, allowing him to embrace his neurodiversity and find peace.
