Elizabeth Chambers: 5 Things About The Actress, 38, Divorcing Armie Hammer Amid New Rape Allegation
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Elizabeth Chambers confirmed she was ‘moving on’ from her decade long marriage to Armie Hammer in July 2020.
Armie Hammer, 34, and Elizabeth Chambers, 38, confirmed their unexpected split in July 2020. Months after their joint announcement, Armie became embroiled in controversy as several women came forward with allegations of sexual assault — including by a woman named Effie on March 16, 2021. “On April 24, 2017, Armie Hammer violently raped me for over four hours in Los Angeles,” she alleged in the video obtained by HollywoodLife above, alongside her lawyer Gloria Allred.
“During which he repeatedly slapped my head against a wall bruising my face. He also committed other acts of violence against me to which I did not consent.” She also claims she was in an on-again/off-again relationship with The Social Network actor for four years. For his part, Armie has denied the new allegations through his lawyer Andrew B. Brettler of Lavely & Singer and says his relationship with Effie and other women coming forward with claims were “completely consensual, discussed and agreed upon in advance, and mutually participatory.”
In addition to the statement obtained by HollywoodLife through Armie’s lawyer, the Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed there is an investigation. “On February 3rd Investigators at the LAPD operations West Bureau special assault section were contacted by an attorney representing a female community member,” the LAPD tells HollywoodLife. “After speaking with the community member the department initiated a sexual assault investigation which is being investigated by the special assault section. This is an ongoing investigation and no other details are available.”
While Elizabeth has not issued a statement about these most recent allegations, she addressed other claims against Armie in February 2021. “For weeks, I’ve been trying to process everything that has transpired. I am shocked, heartbroken, and devastated. Heartbreak aside, I am listening, and will continue to listen and educate myself on these delicate matters. I didn’t realize how much I didn’t know,” she wrote.
“I support any victim of assault or abuse and urge anyone who has experienced this pain to seek the help she or he needs to heal. At this time, I will not be commenting further on this matter. My sole focus and attention will continue to be on our children, on my work and on healing during this incredibly difficult time,” she added. Learn more about the Texas native who married Armie back in 2010.
Elizabeth married Armie Hammer in 2010
Elizabeth and Armie tied the knot in a glamorous Southern California wedding back in May 2010! The luxe soirée was was even featured in a spread for Town & Country magazine and other publications. The Game Plan actress confirmed she was splitting from Armie via social media in July 2020.
“Thirteen years as best friends, soulmates, partners and then parents. It has been an incredible journey, but together, we’ve decided to turn the page and move on from our marriage,” she wrote in an Instagram caption, sharing a sweet selfie of the pair.
“As we enter into this next chapter, our children and relationship as co-parents and dear friends will remain our priority,” she also wrote. “We understand this news lends itself to public dialogue, but in the interest of our children and our family, we’re asking for privacy, compassion and love during this time,” the message, also shared by Armie, concluded.
Elizabeth has 2 kids with Armie Hammer
Elizabeth has two children with Armie, who are just as stunning as their parents! She gave birth to their daughter Harper Grace, now 5, in 2014, followed by son Ford Armand, now 3, in 2017. Elizabeth and Armie are both doting parents, recently taking their little ones for a sun-filled vacation in the Cayman Islands!
She’s an actress
The brunette has appeared in a number of films and television shows, notably 2007 comedy The Game Plan alongside Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. She’s also acted in episodes of popular series Criminal Minds and 2 Broke Girls. She also walked the runway for the Victoria’s Secret fashion show in 2007!
Elizabeth is a Texas native
Elizabeth was proudly born-and-raised in San Antonio, Texas! “My children love the DoSeum, Kiddie Park, and the San Antonio Zoo. I spent countless hours (and all my birthday parties) at Kiddie Park and the SA Zoo the first few years of my life,” she wrote in Good Housekeeping back in Aug. 2018. “I love to see my children enjoying the same experiences and spaces that I did. The DoSeum is fairly new and an absolute dream for children of all ages,” she shared.
She owns a bakery
Elizabeth founded Bird Bakery in San Antonio’s Alamo Heights neighborhood, inspired by her grandmother Maureen Carnathan. “My grandmother was such a strong woman, and her recipes were part of her character,” she said of her British-born grandmother to San Antonio Magazine, who ran a known catering company in San Antonio for years. “Her culinary tastes were influenced by Indian cuisine and she loved jackfruit when she was a young girl,” she also said.