Toni Collette’s husband David Galafassi pictured kissing another woman on Manly beach

Photos of Toni Collette’s husband David Galafassi passionately kissing another woman have emerged as the couple announced their divorce.

Photos of Toni Collette’s husband David Galafassi passionately kissing another woman on Manly beach have surfaced amid the actress’ announcement they have decided to split.

The couple, who have been together 19 years, released a joint statement via Collette’s Instagram on Thursday, telling fans: “After a substantial period of separation, it is with grace and gratitude that we announce we are divorcing. We’re united in our decision and part with continuing respect and care for each other.

“Our kids are of paramount importance to us and we will continue to thrive as a family, albeit a different shape. We’re thankful for the space and love you grant us as we evolve and move through this transition peacefully. Big thanks.”

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Toni Collette’s husband Dave Galafassi with another woman at Manly beach. Picture: Matrix

The couple was extremely handsy. Picture: Matrix

They enjoyed a dip and some PDA in the water. Picture: Matrix

Collette and Galafassi’s confirmation came after Galafassi and Sydney chiropractor Shannon Egan were pictured kissing in the surf at Manly, taking their public display of affection to the shore as they embraced in front of other beach goers.

Hours before her official divorce announcement, Collette had posted a cryptic note to Instagram stating: “No matter what your current circumstances are, if you can imagine something better for yourself, you can create it.”

The couple have kept their marriage relatively private over the years. Collette reactivated her Instagram account just five days ago, sharing a photo of herself drinking from a ‘Happy Birthday’ cup and writing, “I’m back. Hello world. I love you.”

The mystery woman was later revealed to be a Sydney chiropractor. Picture: Matrix

The couple seemed very comfortable in each other’s presence. Picture: Matrix

Collette and Galafassi relocated back to Sydney from Los Angeles in 2019 with their daughter Sage, 14, and son Arlo, 11. They had lived in the US since the early 2000s.

Collette, a Golden Globe and Emmy winning TV and film star, met Galafassi in 2002 at an album launch for his then-band, Australian-founded Gelbison.

They were married a year later in a traditional Buddhist ceremony.

The pair made headlines on Christmas Day in 2019 when Galafassi was involved in a near-fatal motorbike accident in rural NSW, with the Muriel’s Wedding actress taking to social media at the time to thank paramedics for saving her husband’s life.

“Recently my husband had a devastating motorbike accident. He’s now recovering slowly but well. We’re so lucky to still have him. It may not have been the case without the work of the incredible folks at NSW Ambulance and Toll Ambulance Rescue,” her Instagram post read.

“Thank you so very much for your swiftness, clarity, knowledge, compassion and dedication. You saved him and we cannot thank you enough. Yes, it is a very Merry Christmas. Thank you.”

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