Moana Hope breaks silence on split as Carlstrom channels Gwyneth

Moana Hope and Isabella Carlstrom have confirmed their split, with Hope asking for privacy and Carlstrom saying the pair has decided to “consciously uncouple” after four years of marriage.

Moana Hope and Isabella Carlstrom have two children. Picture: Alex Coppel

Moana Hope and Isabella Carlstrom have confirmed their separation after four years of marriage.

Carlstrom said her split from Hope came with a heavy heart, explaining the couple has decided to “consciously uncouple”.

The model posted a comment on social media on Monday.

“It’s with a heavy heart that Mo and I have decided to separate,’’ she wrote.

“We will continue to raise our beautiful kids together as we consciously uncouple. We appreciate all the love and support over the years, thank you.”

The term conscious uncoupling went viral in 2014 when Gwyneth Paltrow used it to announce her separation from Chris Martin.

News of Carlstrom and Hope’s shock split emerged at the start of May.

Hope also confirmed the situation with a post on Monday night asking for privacy.

“Bell and I have separated,’’ she posted. “I understand that I live a public life and people may have questions, and whilst I live my life candidly, my main priority at this time is our beautiful children and I ask that you respect my privacy.

“We will continue to co-parent as we transition to this new phase of our lives.

“I appreciate all the love and support I have received.”

There were no signs of issues when they went on a family holiday to Japan in February after settling into a new home.

Last December Hope posted loving pictures with her wife and the words soulmate and forever in the caption.

Carlstrom’s statement on her split from wife Moana Hope. Picture: Supplied

Moana Hope and Isabella Carlstrom had been married for four years. Picture: Jason Edwards

Former AFLW player Hope delivered their second baby, Ahi, in June last year.

Model Carlstrom gave birth to their first child, Svea, in November 2020.

Both babies were conceived with the help of Monash IVF and the same donor.

In August, Hope spoke about the mental toll of motherhood, saying she couldn’t be more in love with her children but had cried every day since giving birth.

In June she wrote on social media: “Our family is complete and we are so in love with him.

“Luckiest family in the world. It was a very long 24 hours of labour with lots of challenges and exhaustion I’ve never experienced... our little king has arrived”.

Carlstrom said: “Such a surreal experience to be able to share this journey with Mo and to be able to relate to each other in this way is so special and not to mention she has given us the most beautiful little boy. I’m so proud of her”.

Hope and Carlstrom, who married at a Toorak house in 2019, posted their joy when Ahi, meaning fire in Maori, was born.

Hope, who has starred in Australian Survivor All-Stars and played for Collingwood and North Melbourne, always said she wanted to carry one of their children.

She was one of 14 children and cares for her sister Vinny.

When Svea arrived, meaning mother of Sweden who is a Viking warrior, Hope and Carlstrom said their hearts were full.

Carlstrom said they were meant to be parents.

“I just think we have so much love to give,’’ she said. “We want to be everything that we are – which is open, loving, accepting, encouraging. And there’s no limit to what you can achieve regardless if it’s a boy or girl.”