Australian influencer Tammy Hembrow has announced her separation from husband Matt Zukowski after just seven months of marriage, marking the end of a whirlwind romance that began less than two years ago.
The 31-year-old model and entrepreneur confirmed the breakup in an emotional TikTok video shared on Saturday, June 21, telling followers she is filing for divorce from the Love Island Australia star. “This is giving me so much anxiety,” she began, clearly emotional. “I wanted to finally tell you guys that I am going to be getting a divorce.”
Hembrow, known for her fitness empire and strong social media presence, said she wasn’t ready to discuss the finer details of what led to the split but made it clear the decision hadn’t come lightly. “Did I think this was going to happen? No,” she admitted. “Obviously, when you marry someone, you do it thinking it’s forever.”
She took full accountability for the outcome of the relationship. “I blame no one but myself,” she said. “I’ve made not the best choices when it comes to relationships. I tend to get swept up in the moment or see things through rose-colored glasses.”
The couple’s relationship moved quickly. They reportedly met online and were engaged by December 2023 after only a few months of dating. By November 2024, they were married. In a past interview with Vogue Australia, Hembrow had described their connection as “instant,” saying they were “inseparable” from their first date.
But the fast pace may have left little room for stability. Hembrow, who is a mother of three, appeared particularly devastated about how the separation might affect her children. She shares 10-year-old Wolf and 8-year-old Saskia with her former partner Reece Hawkins, and 3-year-old Posy with ex-fiancé Matt Poole.
“The worst part is what this means for my kids,” she said through tears. “I know I’ll be okay eventually, but I feel terrible that this is something they have to go through again.”
Zukowski, 29, echoed her sentiment in a separate post shared on his Instagram Stories the same day. “It’s with a heavy heart I share that Tammy and I have decided to separate,” he wrote. “This wasn’t a decision we took lightly, and it’s something we’ve both struggled with.”
He added that they were ultimately doing what was “right” for themselves and the wellbeing of her children. “Sometimes love just isn’t enough,” he said, without elaborating further.
Both have asked for privacy as they begin the next chapter of their lives. Neither has provided specific reasons for the split, but Hembrow did hint at a period of self-reflection ahead. “This whole experience has reminded me that I still have a lot of work to do on myself,” she said. “There’s a lesson in everything. Hopefully this time, I really learn it.”
She also reassured fans that she is focusing on healing and spending time with her kids. “Right now, it’s about picking up the pieces and showing up for my babies,” she said.
Hembrow and Zukowski had been public about their romance on social media, regularly posting photos from their travels and daily life together. The last few months, however, had seen a noticeable absence of joint appearances, fuelling rumours before the split was officially confirmed.
As of this writing, representatives for both Hembrow and Zukowski have not issued formal statements beyond what the pair shared on their respective platforms.
The breakup adds another chapter to Hembrow’s high-profile personal life, which has often been under public scrutiny due to her influencer status. But even amid heartbreak, her followers have rallied around her online, offering words of encouragement and support as she moves forward.