Patsy Kensit’s Heartfelt Confession: Love Search Abandoned

Patsy Kensit has recently made a rather poignant declaration—she's given up on her quest for love, all while gleefully embracing the joys of singlehood. At 56, this charming actress has walked down the aisle four times, a feat that might make a seasoned wedding planner raise an eyebrow. Earlier this year, she called off her whirlwind engagement to property tycoon Patric Cassidy, a decision seemingly born from too many heated arguments and not enough candlelit dinners.

In a moment of candidness, Patsy admitted she still “believes in love,” though after a string of less-than-ideal relationships, she’s now ready to take a step back from the dating scene. It seems she has finally realized that sometimes, the best romance of all is the one you have with yourself. Her marriage saga goes back to 1988 when she first tied the knot with Dan Donovan, only to crash land into singlehood by 1991. Following that, she married Jim Kerr, frontman of Simple Minds, and welcomed a son, James, in 1993. But by 1996, they too became a part of her ever-growing list of ex-husbands.

Let’s not forget her most publicized marriage to Liam Gallagher, lead singer of Oasis. They said “I do” in 1997, welcomed their son Lennon in 1999, and then, just like that, their marriage crumbled a year later under the weight of Liam’s infidelities. A brief foray into matrimony with DJ Jeremy Healy followed in 2009, but that fizzled out as quickly as it began, leaving Patsy swearing off marriage entirely. That was until she met Patric Cassidy last year, whose romantic proposal at a go-to celebrity restaurant hardly hinted at the storm that was brewing just months later.

Now, ready to embrace the joys of solitude, Patsy is focusing on adjusting her life to fill what she describes as a “hole in her soul.” “I wouldn't want a relationship, I am not interested,” she told Hello! magazine, quite firmly. “I do believe in love, but for me, it’s not something I need. I have been on my own a long time and I like my own company.” Who knew that a glass of red wine, a cozy blanket, and a well-curated Netflix list could become the holy trinity of single life?

Our beloved Patsy has also faced her share of professional woes, including the painful collapse of her skincare brand, Preciously Perfect, in 2021. With a heavy heart, she relinquished her home and faced the daunting task of starting anew. “I have always owned houses but I had to sell my home and totally start again. It was brutal, particularly because I have worked so hard and then suddenly I was like: ‘Who am I?’” she shared, a sentiment no doubt echoed by many who have found themselves in similar predicaments.

Earlier this year, she shared with The Mirror that she doesn’t maintain any contact with her ex-husbands, but is diligently supportive of her sons James and Lennon having strong relationships with their fathers. “For me, I haven't spoken or had contact with those men,” she elaborated. “I am very supportive of their relationships with their fathers, but I don't have one. I like it that way.” It’s as if Patsy is curating her own version of family life, where each member plays the role that suits them best.

On the topic of her breakup with Patric, Patsy remained tight-lipped. When news of their split became public, her spokesperson released a brief statement, asking for privacy as she busied herself with work. After all, what could be more empowering than diving headfirst into your career when love’s latest chapter comes to an unexpected close? Life, it seems, offers the best plot twists—sometimes in the form of an empty wine glass and an entire season of your favorite show waiting to be binge-watched.