In “let love rule” news, Grey’s Anatomy alum Patrick Dempsey and his wife, Jillian, are reconciling, calling off their divorce and even planning on renewing their vows.
Jillian filed for divorce back in January of 2015, implying the reason for the split was Patrick’s obsession with racing, which kept him away from her and their 3 kids, Darby, Sullivan and Tallula. After that, allegations arose that Patrick was involved in an “inappropriate relationship” with a Grey’s staff member. But then, later in the year, the pair were going on dates, even taking a trip to Paris together.
Of course, there’s a catch. A source close to the couple told Radar Online, “It’s incredibly exciting for all their friends and family, but Jillian wouldn’t never [sic] have accepted unless he agreed to slow down on his motorsports racing. It was devastating when they split and he’s still not out of the woods yet. Jillian wants to take things slow, as though they were dating for the first time, and rebuild from scratch before renewing their vows.” The source went on to say, “Patrick thinks it’s a shame to have to quit racing” in order to salvage his marriage, but “he’s determined to not mess things up.”
It does appear that Patrick is committing to saving the relationship. He recently pulled out of an upcoming high profile racing event in New Zealand. And, Patrick’s Dempsey Racing website has a farewell message of sorts from the actor. On the site’s homepage, Patrick thanks his team, competitors and fans and states “At this point in my life, after an amazing season thanks to my friends at Porsche and TAG Heuer, I need to take a step back and focus on both my family and my acting career.” He did add, “I hope my schedule permits me to enjoy some race weekends at least as a Team Owner.”
These changes, if he can stick with them, might truly bode well for the couple. It’s looking good for now, at least. Jillian posted a photo of the couple on her Instagram last week, with the caption, “Happy 5″0″!!! @patrickdempsey xxx” That’s encouraging, right?
I want to be positive, but I really don’t know about this. Patrick has been into racing forever. I just don’t see him giving it up for his wife. My husband was obsessed with fishing and hunting and I never gave him an ultimatum to quit. Maybe I should have, as he did more and more of it until I had to bail. Best decision of my life. Despite my personal cynicism, I do hope Patrick and Jillian can work things out.
Photo Credit: Instagram/Jillian Dempsey, WENN.com, Getty Images, Fame Flynet
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